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1.Babinda Electrics /BE Air conditioning 2.Checked, approved, implemented and 5. This Safe Work Method Statement was 6.Issue Date: 28.08.2014
ABN: 84 242 935 008 monitored on site for suitability by Site developed with the consultation of all involved Reviewed: 31.08.2015
ACN:121 491 487 Supervisor / Foreman employees, and approval from site supervisors, Revise within 12 months
SEMS – ABN:31 093 192 851 Name: management and safety management. (PJE - WHSC)
Main Office – 99 Newell Street Signed:
Cairns QLD 4870 Date: 1/08/18 Project –
3.Principal Contractor – 4.Checked & Approved by Project Manager 7.Submitted to Client on or before
Name:
Signed:
Date:1/08/18
8.Item of 9.Hazards 10.Risks 11.Risk 12.Safe Work Procedure 13.Residual 14. 15. Responsible
Risk Person
Work Indicator Hierarchy
of Controls
Confirm WMS,
Toolbox meetings on WMS / compliance and consultancy checks / addition of site specific Electrical
and STAFF NOT USE
Injury 1A requirements by Site Supervisor/ feedback from staff involved 2C A Worker in
communicate WMS
Ensure controls are appropriate and area is free from additional potential hazards. Charge
with workers.
 Barricade and place “Danger – Workers above signs”
 Establish correct locations for catenaries and limit drops to fittings
 Correct tools and Equipment in place
Set up work Other trades Injury Stall in Foreman &
1B  Have PPE ready ( gloves, Hi-vis, hard hat & Steel capped boots) 2C AE
area Unsafe Work Area Production Workers
 Confirm with the foreman the require lengths for cable tray to be installed
 Obtain Hot Works permit for any grinding or cutting works
 Ensure Fire extinguisher is within work area and in test.
 Use of scissor lift as per WMS 133 Operating EWP
Fall from  Use tools within design capabilities
1B
Working @ heights  Tools must be used as manufacturers instructions
Heights Cuts and  Tools must be inspected daily for – cracks / damage and guarding in place Foreman &
Install Wire 2B 2C AE
Installation of Abrasions  Tools have current test and Tag Workers
wire Swarf  Power Tools must be protected by RCD, either fixed or portable
2B
Electrocution  Finish checked and rough edges smoothed tradesman like manner
 PPE – GLOVES, Hi-vis, Hard Hat, Safety Boots & Safety Glasses
Use correct lifting/ pulling technique :
Stand close to load, feet apart and well balanced.
Place one foot beside the object and one behind
Bend knees, Keep back straight as possible - Ensure comfortable grip of the object
Lift wire to Support wire Foreman &
Hurt back 2B Pull gradually- straighten your knees and stand - Use leg muscles NOT BACK 2C AE
hanger raising to height Workers
Avoid quick jerky actions - ensure object does not obscure your vision or interfere with
normal walking
Avoid twisting your body – move your feet to change direction, support the object to
change your grip
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Item of Work Hazard Risks Risk Safe Work Procedure / Controls Residual Hierarchy Responsible
Indicator Risk of Controls Person
Cuts and
 Protect hands with suitable gloves
Abrasions
Working @  Smooth edges where contact with public or common area.
Fixing into Foreman &
heights 2A 2C E/S
position FALLING Workers
 Use Scissor lift as per WMS133 Operating EWP
 Use ladders as per WMS 101 Working from ladders

 Wear Hard hats to avoid stabbing to head and shoulder where height of tray is an
Working under Protruding Foreman &
Stabbing 1B issue 2C E/ PPE
wire Objects workers
 mark and protect edge with padding and hazard tape.

Cuts / trips /
Poor slips and  Clean up off cuts and spare pieces of wire / slip hazards.
Fixing into Foreman &
housekeeping abrasions 2A  Ensure work area clear suitable for install 2C E/A
position workers
Strains  Dispose of rubbish on regular basis / recycle where possible

 Confirm location of wire to other services / anchors etc

Fixing into Incorrect  Ensure minimum drop to fitting / location serviced. Foreman &
Position of wire 1B 2C A/E
position requires moving  Check services in slab / thickness of slab / re-enforcing in slab workers
 Confirm entry / exit of wire and penetration if needed

Sharp edges
Fixing into Manual Handling  Wear gloves to avoid cuts to hands Foreman &
Weight of wire 2A 2C PPE/A
position  Correct manual handling techniques as per WMS103 Manual Handling. workers
length
 Ensure all electric tools have current test/tags. Place leads on lead stands if
necessary to avoid trip hazard and possible lead damage
 Only drill depth required for fastners/ use correct drill and anchors
Fixing into Using Power Electric Shock Foreman &
1A  Use tools within design parameters and instructions. 2C E/A
position tools / tensioning Consumables workers
 Inspect tools and consumables daily ( check for cracks/ damage & guards are in
place before use)
 Ensure power tools protected by RDC either fixed or portable

 Use level to confirm height of wire and plumb

Fixing into Poor Foreman &
defects 2B  Check anchor location and fixings do not clash 2C E/A
position workmanship workers
 Ensure finish suitable and tradesman like MANNER

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Item of Work Hazard Risks Risk Safe Work Procedure / Controls Residual Hierarchy Responsible
Indicator Risk of Controls Person

Fixing into Failure due to Collapse  Support catenary to manufacturers recommendations Foreman &
1A 2C A/E
position exceeding design. bending  Use manufacturers recommended tie down and method Worker

Injury to Foreman &

Demobilize Clean -up 2A  Remove rubbish / place in skip if provided / remove from site if our responsibility. 2C AE
others / defect Worker

Ineffective
Inadequate Weather
Electrical
Ineffectively Conditions Regularly monitor and review all control measures throughout this plan
Monitor and Worker in
implemented Access Points 2A Stop work immediately and review the control measures if they are ineffective, inadequate, 2C A
Review SWMS Charge
Control Measures Site Conditions or new control measures are needed.
& Employee
Changing New Hazards
Conditions
Electrical
Injury to other
Other Trades The Works 1A  Barricades/Signage when other trades are at risk 2C E/A Worker in
trades
Charge
If a person was to fall from a ladder assess the situation and stabilize the patient. Call ‘000’ if Electrical
Emergency Persons falling needed and immediately notify the Principle Contractor Site Safety and First Aid officer. If an Worker in
Lack of response 2B 2C A
Procedure from height accident or incident occurs a BE ‘Accident/Incident Report’ form is also required to be filled Charge
out. & Employee
 Access the area – Don’t put yourself at risk.
Injured person  Stay with patient – Send for help Electrical
Incident/ not receiving  Notify the Principal Contractor Worker in
Various 2A 2C A
Accident medical  Emergency response plan to be put in place Charge
treatment  Notify first aid officer for assistance & Employee
 Call ‘000’ if help is taking too long or if you are unsure what to do
Electrical
 Follow BE Emergency Procedure and/or Principle Contractor emergency Procedures
Any emergency Worker in
Emergency Injury 2A Accordingly 2C A
that arises. Charge
 Evacuate area to assembly point or safest possible area to assemble close to this area
& Employee

Disruptions,  STOP WORKS, Take 5. Electrical

Not going to change of  Review SWMS and JSEA. Worker in
Injury 1A 2C A
plan situation possible  Consult with other team members and workers Charge
danger exposure  Assess and Review & Employee

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16.Special HAZARDS
(Site Supervisor to complete before training conducted.)

Item of Work Hazard Risks Risk Safe Work Procedure Residual Hierarchy Responsible
Indicator Risk of Person
Controls

17. Work Permit

18. Attachments/ References Initial Risk Assessment

19. Personal Qualification & Experience 20. Personnel Duties & Responsibilities 24. Plant and Equipment 21. Training Required To Complete Works

 Operator to be competent and licenced as  Supervisors to perform daily site check  EWP  Competent at this WMS
required  Supervisor to assign duties to competent  Ladders  Supervisor to be competent as assessed by Babinda
 General Safety Induction persons  Mobile Scaffold Electrics Proprietor
 ALL staff to maintain a tidy work site  Power Tools  Supervisor to be trained in hazard identification, risk
assessment and control
 Tradesman to be competent in assessment of Risks
24.A Plant Maintenance 23. Codes of Practice, Legislation 26. PPE required for Task 27. Mandatory SITE PPE 25. Checks

 WH&S Act 2011 • Safety Helmet • Daily Site Check

 Plant to be maintained  WH&S Regulations 2011 • Hi-visibility Shirt • Plant Checks
as per manufacturer’s  Manual Tasks cop 2011 • Safety boots
specifications.  Risk Assessment cop 2013 • Eye Protection (Safety Glasses)
 Man. Plant cop 2013 Hearing protection as required

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28. Training acknowledgment

I have participated in the drafting of this Work Method Statement and understand its contents. I will abide by the guideline, to the best of my ability.

Staff member Signature Date Staff member Signature Date

Print NAME Print NAME

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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT – RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX

29. Hierarchy of Control Design/ Redesign DR Substitution S Engineering E Administration A Personal Protective Equipment PPE
30. LEGEND:
E = Extreme risk Immediate action required, activity must not start or be stopped if started. Highest level of Management needs to be involved
H = High risk Senior management attention needed to control the risk. Senior Management needs to be involved
M = Moderate risk Complete risk assessment. Identify hazards and implement controls. Management responsibility must be specified
L = Low risk. Identify hazards and implement controls. Manage by routine processes

LEVEL LIKELIHOOD DESCRIPTION CONSEQUENCE 2B DESCRIPTION

The event is likely to occur frequently or several
A Frequent
times in the task or contract.
Likely to occur sometime during the course of
B Occasional
the task or contract
Unlikely but possible to happen during the
C Remote
course of the task or the contract.
Death, major injury, severe Workplace illness,
Critical (1) major system or environmental damage.
Minor Injury, Minor Workplace illness, minor
Marginal (2)
system or environmental damage.
Less than minor injury, Workplace illness, less
Negligible (3)
than minor system or environmental damage.

31. LIKELIHOOD CONSEQUENCES

Critical 1 Marginal 2 Negligible 3
A Risk to great STOP
(Frequent)
Extreme (1A) High ( 2A) Medium (3A)
B
(Occasional)
High (1B) Medium (2B) Low ( 3B) OK continue
C
(Remote)
Medium (1C) Low (2C) Low (3C)

NOTE - Risk must be in the blue/ LOW sections of the table to continue with the task. If higher further works or control measures are to be completed to get them to a low position before works
are to continue.

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