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Safe Work Method Statement Template for Earthworks On Slope
Our Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Template for Earthworks on Slope is your go-to guide for managing the safety aspects on site. We offer a meticulous approach towards keeping operations safe and efficient wherever terrain gets tricky. While we can’t promise it will solve all challenges like a magic wand, you’ll find this template an invaluable tool to equip your team with.
- Pre-filled and Comprehensive: This SWMS comes packed with thorough pre-loaded information that helps you hit the ground running. It’s designed to serve as an excellent starting point so you don’t have to start each new project from scratch.
- Fully Editable and Customisable: In Microsoft Word format, this SWMS is fully editable to suit any specific needs of your project. Tailor sections as required, add details or slot in new points — all without any technical know-how!
- Includes the Scope of the Project and the Project Details: Clearly outlines what your earthworks cover, along with the essential project specifics. That way, everyone knows precisely what’s involved and how to prepare.
- Includes Checklist of Any High-Risk Machinery On Site: Never overlook potential hazards again. This template includes a checklist for flagging those big machines that need special attention or handling.
- Includes Space for Recording Any Staff Training: Stay confident knowing you have a section dedicated to jotting down any training completed. Keeping records of staff capabilities ensures everyone is on the same page safety-wise.
- Includes Before and After Risk Ratings: With areas allocated for risk assessments both before and after completing tasks, remain vigilant about potential dangers and track improvements efficiently.
- Includes Resources for Use of Legislative References: Rest easy knowing legislative guidance is at your fingertips. You’ll find space for referring to important legal dos and don’ts applicable to every step of the process.
- Includes All PPE Required: Be prepped with a list of all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ensuring you comply with safety standards, safeguarding your crew right from their hats down to their boots.
- Includes Risk Assessment and Risk Assessment Matrix: An insightful matrix aids in identifying and analysing risks associated with slope-based earthworks operations. Evaluate, understand, and take steps to manage those risks head-on.
- Includes a Checklist to Ensure All Requirements Have Been Covered When Implementing the SWMS: Cross-check everything with a structured checklist ensuring no stone is left unturned when it comes time to implement.
- Includes Sign Off Page for All Workers and Responsible Persons: A sign-off sheet is crucial for ensuring everyone has reviewed and acknowledged their understanding of the safety procedures involved.
- Easy to Use, Easy to Customise: We keep things straightforward. The template is user-friendly so you can focus on getting things done while knowing you’ve got effective safety strategies documented.
- Suitable for Large Contracts and Tenders, Including Tier 1 Contractual Work: Whether you’re dealing with large tenders or tier-one contracts, this SWMS is versatile enough to handle the rigour and demand of significant projects.
- Quick Delivery by Email: No waiting around. Once ordered, the template wings its way speedily to your inbox so you can dive into action without delay.
This SWMS template is here to assist. By giving a structured layout and incorporated vital components, it strives to support your dedication to safety on those more challenging slopes. It’s practical, sure-footed, and designed with you in mind.
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The Earthworks On Slope Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Uneven terrain
- weather conditions
- 2. Site Inspection
- Unstable ground
- underground services
- 3. Hazard Identification
- Wildlife encounters
- site access
- 4. Equipment Setup
- Incorrect machinery setup
- electrical hazards
- 5. Excavation Plan Review
- Miscommunication
- inadequate planning
- 6. Soil Testing
- Contaminated soil
- equipment failure
- 7. Bench Cut Formation
- Slides and slips
- insufficient equipment
- 8. Slope Monitoring
- Visual obstruction
- unstable slopes
- 9. Material Transport
- Vehicle rollover
- unsecured loads
- 10. Drainage Installation
- Water accumulation
- incorrect installation
- 11. Backfilling Operations
- Ground collapse
- overloading equipment
- 12. Compaction Activities
- Machinery malfunction
- dust generation
- 13. Vegetation Clearance
- Falling debris
- hazardous plants
- 14. Final Grading
- Inadequate grading
- surface water flow
- 15. Site Clean-up
- Slip and trip hazards
- waste disposal issues
- 16. Safety Review
- Overlooked hazards
- communication failure
- 17. De-mobilisation
- Traffic hazards
- equipment damage
- 18. Environmental Checks
- Pollution
- landscape disruption
- 19. Reporting & Feedback
- Data inaccuracy
- incomplete documentation
- 20. Continuous Improvement
- Resistance to change
- lack of comprehensive review
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 Earthworks On Slope Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:
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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.
