Shotcrete Grouting and Concrete Repair SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning and completing shotcrete, grouting and concrete repair work, from preparation through to inspection and demobilisation. It supports the identification and management of risks associated with access, plant, materials, concrete removal, injection, spraying and waste handling.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Reviewing repair scope, design information and work coordination
• Setting up the work area, access arrangements and fall controls
• Positioning plant, equipment, hoses and materials
• Preparing and mixing repair materials
• Chipping defective concrete and preparing repair surfaces
• Installing packers and seals for crack and joint repairs
• Injecting cracks and joints with grout
• Setting up and operating the shotcrete system
• Curing, inspecting and assessing completed repairs
• Cleaning equipment, managing waste and demobilising

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out shotcrete, grouting and concrete repair activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work (guidance only; confirm adoption and applicability in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and applicability in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and applicability in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Manual Tasks (guidance only; confirm adoption and applicability in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces (guidance only; confirm adoption and applicability in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work (guidance only; confirm adoption and applicability in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Respirable Crystalline Silica in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and applicability in the relevant jurisdiction).
• AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
• AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
• AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets.
• AS/NZS 1891 series Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices.
• AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding.
• AS 2550 series Cranes, hoists and winches—Safe use.
• AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites.
• AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
• AS/NZS 60335.2.69 Household and similar electrical appliances—Wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for industrial and commercial use.
• AS/NZS 60079 series Explosive atmospheres where flammable vapours or gases are present.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections