Road Header Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

$96.80

The Road Header 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 Road Header 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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Introducing the Safe Work Method Statement Template for Road Header – your reliable assistant in safeguarding your workforce and achieving outstanding safety records. Here’s a little rundown of its prime features:

  • Pre-filled and Comprehensive: Bypass the grunt work with our pre-filled sections. While this template is packed with necessary items, you always have the freedom to add or subtract details according to each project’s needs.
  • Fully editable and customisable in Microsoft Word format for easy editing: It’s as simple as clicking and typing. Modify any part according to your liking without battling complicated software.
  • Includes the scope of the project and the project details: Clearly define what’s on deck. From the size, location, duration, to steps involved, all are readily available for writing.
  • Includes checklist of any high risk machinery on site: Keep a keen eye on potential dangers. Take advantage of a feature that encourages thorough equipment assessment.
  • Includes space for recording any staff training: Training plays a crucial role in maintaining safety standards. Dedicate a specified area to document staff training procedures.
  • Includes before and after risk ratings: Gauge the effectiveness of implemented safety actions. By comparing before and after ratings, this feature can help drive better safety results.
  • Includes resources for use of legislative references: Stay on the right side of the law. Guide yourself with legislative references to uphold a compliant working environment.
  • Includes all PPE required: Prescribe necessary Personal Protective Equipment for tasks at hand. This component helps ensure none gets overlooked.
  • Includes risk assessment and risk assessment matrix: Break down risks and their associated elements systematically. Utilise a risk matrix that simplifies classification and informs the right actions.
  • Includes a checklist to ensure all requirements have been covered when implementing the SWMS: Leave nothing to chance. A final checklist assures everything is in order prior to implementation.
  • Includes sign off page for all workers and responsible persons: Confirm everyone’s on board. Get explicit consent from all workforce members recognising their understanding of safety expectations.
  • Easy to use, easy to customise: Your time is precious. This user-friendly document respects it by being straightforward and hassle-free to tweak.
  • Suitable for large contracts and Tenders, including tier 1 contractual work: No matter the scale of your work, this template stands ready. Be it large contracts or top-tier tenders, it can cater to the lot.
  • Quick delivery by email: Dust off your inbox. The Safe Work Method Statement Template arrives at your doorstep in an instant via email.

Tailor-made for tradespeople like yourself, this template speaks your language – no jargon, no hard-to-understand words. Think of it as a friendly co-worker who’s keen to lend you a hand in maintaining a safe working environment. It doesn’t promise to solve everything but surely chips in a great deal of help!

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

  • 1. Preparation
    • Lack of safety briefings
    • shared workspaces
  • 2. Route Setting
    • Poor visibility
    • traffic hazards
  • 3. Excavation
    • Mistakes in operation
    • unmarked utilities
  • 4. Spoil Handling
    • Manual handling injuries
    • vehicular movement
  • 5. Bolt Installation
    • Falling objects
    • equipment failure
  • 6. Scaling
    • Loose rocks
    • working at height risks
  • 7. Meshing
    • Cutting hazards
    • over-exertion
  • 8. Shotcreting
    • Dust exposure
    • wet environments
  • 9. Cleaning
    • Slippery surfaces
    • incorrect manual handling
  • 10. Maintenance
    • Equipment failure
    • electrical hazards
  • 11. Demobilisation
    • Lifting heavy items
    • trip hazards
  • 12. Reporting
    • Inadequate reporting
    • misunderstood communications
  • 13. Power Down
    • Contact with live wire
    • improper shutdown
  • 14. Inspections
    • Overlooking faults
    • inadequate inspections
  • 15. Final Clean-up
    • Disposal of waste
    • environmental impact
  • 16. Record Keeping
    • Incorrect data entry
    • privacy breach
  • 17. Material Handover
    • Miscommunication
    • incorrect documentation
  • 18. Stock Check
    • Inaccurate inventory count
    • misplaced materials
  • 19. Emergency Procedures
    • Inadequate training
    • panic amongst workers
  • 20. Site Shutdown
    • Rushed procedures
    • trip and fall hazards

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 Road Header 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.

Your document will be delivered in editable Microsoft Word format. This PDF sample is just for preview

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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