Building Retaining Walls Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

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The Building Retaining Walls 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 Building Retaining Walls 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 Building Retaining Walls

Building retaining walls can be quite the undertaking, and ensuring safety on-site is paramount. That’s why our Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Template is designed to empower tradies like you with a practical, easy-to-use tool for managing site safety effectively.

  • Pre-filled and Comprehensive: We’ve done the groundwork, so you don’t have to start from scratch. Our template comes pre-filled with industry-standard practices and guidelines, providing a robust starting point while leaving room for adjustments based on your specific needs.
  • Fully editable and customisable in Microsoft Word format for easy editing: Flexibility is key. Our SWMS template is delivered in Microsoft Word format, ensuring anyone can make quick edits and tweaks without fuss, directly tailoring it to fit the unique details of each job.
  • Includes the scope of the project and the project details: Clearly articulates what the project entails, helping keep everyone on the same page about what’s expected and what the end goal looks like.
  • Includes checklist of any high risk machinery on site: Maintain oversight over any potentially dangerous equipment. The template includes a dedicated section to clearly list all high-risk machinery, ensuring hazards are identified and managed properly.
  • Includes space for recording any staff training: There’s also room to jot down training modules or sessions that staff have undergone, ensuring everyone on-site has the right skills and knowledge to handle the job safely.
  • Includes before and after risk ratings: Capture and compare potential hazards before starting work and see the effectiveness of your controls with space to record both pre- and post-mitigation risk levels.
  • Includes resources for use of legislative references: Compliance matters. This template provides handy reference resources to relevant legislative regulations ensuring your processes hold up under scrutiny.
  • Includes all PPE required: Make sure everyone’s wearing the right kit. The template contains a comprehensive list detailing all necessary Personal Protective Equipment specific to building retaining walls.
  • Includes risk assessment and risk assessment matrix: Identify risks and evaluate them efficiently with an integrated risk assessment and matrix, providing clear guidance on which areas to focus on reducing potential harm.
  • Includes a checklist to ensure all requirements have been covered when implementing the SWMS: A thorough checklist ensures no stone is left unturned as you implement this safety strategy, enabling full compliance with operational protocols.
  • Includes sign off page for all workers and responsible persons: Accountability is crucial for safety integrity. This feature allows all involved parties to sign off on the plan, confirming their commitment to adhere to outlined safety measures.
  • Easy to use, easy to customise: Whether you’re tech-savvy or not, this user-friendly template offers straightforward navigation and modification. Customise quickly to align with specific job or client needs seamlessly.
  • Suitable for large contracts and Tenders, including tier 1 contractual work: Crafted with flexibility in mind, this template suits everything from small projects to major contracts or tenders, providing a versatile tool for numerous applications.
  • Quick delivery by email: Convenience is key. Get your SWMS template emailed directly to you, ready to kickstart your project’s safety protocol swiftly and efficiently.

Remember, safety should always be number one on any job. Our SWMS template helps guide you to keep those standards top-notch. Plus, modifying it for incoming projects couldn’t be simpler, keeping things smooth sailing on-site.

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The Building Retaining Walls Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Unclear site plans
    • inadequate PPE
  • 2. Site Assessment
    • Uneven terrain
    • environmental conditions
  • 3. Excavation
    • Falling objects
    • trench collapse
  • 4. Setting Foundations
    • Incorrect measurements
    • unstable base
  • 5. Material Handling
    • Lifting injuries
    • material spillage
  • 6. Formwork Setup
    • Faulty equipment
    • formwork collapse
  • 7. Reinforcement
    • Inadequate bracing
    • sharp materials
  • 8. Concrete Pouring
    • Spills
    • contact with wet concrete
  • 9. Curing
    • Inadequate curing
    • weather impact
  • 10. Strip Formwork
    • Falling formwork
    • incomplete drying of concrete
  • 11. Backfilling
    • Slips and trips
    • soil compaction hazards
  • 12. Drainage Install
    • Incorrect fitting
    • obstructed water path
  • 13. Finishing
    • Surface defects
    • improper sealing
  • 14. Inspection
    • Missed defects
    • incomplete review
  • 15. Clean-up
    • Waste disposal hazards
    • equipment left onsite
  • 16. Landscaping
    • Planting errors
    • irrigation leaks
  • 17. Demobilisation
    • Equipment transport risks
    • final site checkovers
  • 18. Documentation
    • Incomplete records
    • data loss
  • 19. Handover
    • Miscommunication
    • procedural discrepancies
  • 20. Review
    • Ineffective feedback gathering
    • lack of follow-up

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 Building Retaining Walls 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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