Brick Paving Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

$96.80

The Brick Paving Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) features:

  1. Instant download
  2. Acceptance Guaranteed
  3. Easy to edit Microsoft Word format so you can add your logo and site specific details
  4. Complies with latest legislation

Specifically, the Brick Paving Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers:

  1. Operational guidelines, with a step by step approach to safe work
  2. Possible hazards that may be encountered
  3. Step by step safety procedures to follow
  4. Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  5. And more. Please check details below
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Safe Work Method Statement Template for Brick PavingG’day! Navigating the world of safety documentation can feel like a hassle, but our Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Template for Brick Paving is here to lend a hand. Designed with practicality and ease-of-use in mind, our template is perfect for anyone involved in brick paving—whether you’re laying the groundwork for a major construction project or just doing a bit of touch-up work at home.

  • Pre-filled and Comprehensive: We’ve pre-filled the template to give you a solid starting point. It’s comprehensive enough to cover most of the bases you could think of, from basic job steps to potential hazards.
  • Fully Editable and Customisable in Microsoft Word Format: The document opens up like a dream in MS Word, giving you the freedom to tweak and tailor it till it fits just right for your specific project needs.
  • Includes the Scope of the Project and the Project Details: Capture all the important details that matter. From start dates to project scope, we’ve included sections for you to fill in all those vital bits of information so everyone knows what they’re in for.
  • Includes Checklist of Any High-Risk Machinery on Site: High-risk gear can be a real safety concern. Our template includes an easy-to-follow checklist to ensure all high-risk machinery is accounted for and checked over before the day’s work begins.
  • Includes Space for Recording Any Staff Training: Keep track of all employee training by using dedicated sections for recording who’s been trained on what. This can help reinforce commitment to safety and skill development.
  • Includes Before and After Risk Ratings: Identify risks and take them from “whoops” to “all clear” with our handy before-and-after risk rating system built right into the template.
  • Includes Resources for Use of Legislative References: Navigate through the legal mumbo jumbo with ease. We’ve included references to relevant Australian legislation that might come in handy for compliance checks.
  • Includes All PPE Required: We take personal protective equipment seriously. Find a complete list of suggested PPE gear aligned with worksite requirements to keep everyone safe proper as they should be.
  • Includes Risk Assessment and Risk Assessment Matrix: Break down each task easily with detailed risk assessments and accompanying matrix. It offers clarity when identifying the likelihood and consequence of risks.
  • Includes a Checklist to Ensure All Requirements Have Been Covered When Implementing the SWMS: Get everything ticked off with a straightforward checklist to make sure not a single requirement slips through the cracks.
  • Includes Sign Off Page for All Workers and Responsible Persons: At the end of the day, everyone needs to sign off. With our straightforward sign-off page, confirming review and understanding of the SWMS is simple and clear.
  • Easy to Use, Easy to Customise: Built to be user-friendly, setting up your SWMS is a breeze so you can spend more time focusing on what you do best—laying bricks like a pro!
  • Suitable for Large Contracts and Tenders, Including Tier 1 Contractual Work: Whether you’re going solo or part of a big operation, this template accommodates projects of all scales. Perfect for that critical tender moment or tier 1 contractual work.
  • Quick Delivery by Email: No waiting around! Once ordered, you’ll receive your SWMS template straight to your inbox quicker than you can say “smoko”.

So have a closer look if you’re keen on making your brick paving worksites safer and more organised. Drop us a line, and let’s get you set up sooner rather than later!

 

The Brick Paving Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Incorrect measurements
    • poor planning
  • 2. Delivery
    • Heavy loads
    • vehicle movements
  • 3. Site Inspection
    • Uneven ground
    • unseen obstacles
  • 4. Excavation
    • Underground services
    • loose soil
  • 5. Base Prep
    • Dust inhalation
    • adjacent structure stability
  • 6. Sand Laying
    • Silica dust
    • eye irritation
  • 7. Laying Pavers
    • Manual handling injuries
    • repetitive strain
  • 8. Cutting Pavers
    • Flying debris
    • noise pollution
  • 9. Levelling
    • Trip hazards
    • improper alignment
  • 10. Compacting
    • Vibration injuries
    • machinery malfunction
  • 11. Cleaning
    • Slip hazards
    • chemical exposure
  • 12. Sealing
    • Chemical fumes
    • skin contact
  • 13. Edge Restraint
    • Improper installation
    • tripping hazards
  • 14. Drainage Setup
    • Water flow issues
    • uneven surfaces
  • 15. Quality Check
    • Inconsistent levels
    • missed defects
  • 16. Final Cleanup
    • Waste disposal
    • equipment return
  • 17. Site Access
    • Public interaction
    • unauthorised access
  • 18. Equipment Check
    • Equipment failure
    • lack of maintenance
  • 19. Weather Issues
    • Wet conditions
    • heat stress
  • 20. Communication
    • Miscommunication
    • inadequate signage
  • 21. Emergency Prep
    • Lack of emergency response plan
    • inadequate training
  • 22. First Aid
    • Insufficient supplies
    • untrained personnel

Each Safe Work Method Statement has specific content that is referenced to, but not limited to a number of authorities such as Codes of Practice, Regulations, Australian Standards or the Act.

The Brick Paving Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:

Ordering only takes a few minutes. Upon ordering completion, a link will be sent to your email address to download your documents, then add your company logo to the top of the header and you’re finished.

Frequent Questions

Safe Work Method Statement Template FAQ’s

What format is a BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template delivered in?

Because every SWMS needs to be edited to suit on-site specifics, it makes sense to deliver our Safe Work Method Statements in Microsoft Word Format for easy editing.

How many pages long is each Safe Work Method Statement Template?

It depends entirely on the nature of the risks associated with the SWMS Template, however on average the documents are between 7-15 pages in length. Each Safe Work Method Statement is comprehensive in nature and is easy to use.

What are before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are simply this: When you initially start to do a job, like say drill a hole in a wall, there will be a level of risk, which for this example let's just say is a level 2 (before). The idea is that then you would implement some type of control measure to reduce the risk, and in this case we would implement the control measure of wearing safety glasses to protect the eyes. This now would bring the risk of an injury down to a level 1 (after). Here you can see how the SWMS has a before and after risk rating for each step of a job, task or process.

Why do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates have before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are a simple and effective way to clearly show how, and how much a certain level of risk has been brought down for a certain step in a job task or process. Another reason also is that many larger contractors now like to see before and after risk ratings, so it makes sense to include them in our Templates.

Are the SWMS Templates pre-filled?

Absolutely. Every Safe Work Method Statement Template is pre-filled, high quality and comprehensive in order to help save you as much time, and deliver as much quality information as possible when conducting your own on site safety.

Do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates come with a Risk Assessment?

Yes. Each Safe Work Method Statement comes with it's own built in Risk Assessment which is part of the working document. The SWMS is straightforward, easy to use and has a risk calculator to work out the risk level and likelihood of the risk occurring.

Does each SWMS Template have the required PPE already suggested?

Yes, each SWMS Template has a range of PPE recorded, as well as picture icons of different PPE items that you can add/remove as you need to for the requirements of the job task.

What Should be Included in a Safe Work Method Statement?

If you're going to be doing any high risk construction work, you'll most likely not only need a Safe Work Method Statement, but you'll also need to make sure your SWMS has a number of checks and balances in order for the document to be accepted in your construction site safety. Purchasing a safe work method statement template can help save you quite a lot of time rather than starting from scratch. Also, just remember that even though every BlueSafe Template is highly comprehensive and pre-filled, your SWMS Template should be adjusted to suit any noticeable risks that are specific to the task you are performing.

Your Safe Work Method Statement must:
  • List or show the different types of construction work that is high risk
  • Clearly explain the workplace health and safety hazards as well as the risks that arise from the works
  • Explain in detail how each risk will be managed, maintained and controlled
  • Explain how each control measure will be implemented in order to reduce each risk
  • Describe how each control measure will be monitored an how often the control measures will be reviewed
  • Consider any additional factors that may impact the level of risk involved with the safety of the construction site such as weather, wind etc.
  • Be made available and accessible to read by employees and applicable personnel at any time.
  • Every SWMS should be easy to understand and written in plain language
  • Every BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template is straightforward and easy to use. They also have what's called 'before and after risk ratings', which basically means there's a built in risk assessment that is used in the process of using the document. This allows you to asses the initial risks and give them a score, and then assess the risk and give an 'after score' once the listed control measures are implemented. All our documents are comprehensive, pre-filled and easy to use. You can even download a sample below and see an example.
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