SWMS Safe Work Method Statement for Electrical Conduit Installation Prior to Pouring Concrete

Instructions for the implementation of this SWMS:

  • Review the SWMS on site with the relevant employees and contractors.
  • Identify and document the high risk Construction Work to be performed.
  • Identify and document the site PPE requirements for the task.
  • Document any additional work methods, tasks and hazards identified on site and the control measures required to mitigate the associated risks.
  • Each team member to sign onto the SWMS before starting the work.
  • Team members to stop work immediately if the swms cannot be complied with.
  • Observe work being performed and in case controls are inadequate, stop the work, review the SWMS, implement additional controls and re-brief the team.
  • Sign onto the amended SWMS before recommencing after any SWMS revision.

Tick from Below High Risk Construction Work, that are involved in this SWMS:

Where there is a risk of a person falling more than 2 meters On or near pressurized gas distribution mains or piping
Work on telecommunications towers On or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
Involving demolition works On or near energized electrical installations or services
Involving the removal or likely disturbance of asbestos In an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
Involving structural alterations that require temporary support to prevent collapse On or adjacent to roadways or railways used by road or rail traffic
Involving a confined space Involving tilt-up or precast concrete
Involving a trench or shaft if the excavated depth is more than 1.5 meters At workplaces where there is any movement of powered mobile plant
Involving a tunnel In an area where there are artificial extremes of temperature
Involving the use of explosives In  over or adjacent to water or other liquids where there is a risk of drowning

 

Personal Protective Equipment (tick as appropriate)
Construction Hazards (tick as appropriate)

Risk Assessment Matrix

Risk Control

Identify the control options and choose the control measure that is as close to level 1 as is reasonably practicable.

1.Eliminate any risk to health or safety associated with the work such as isolate and lock out the energy at its source.

2.Reduce the risk to health or safety by any one or any combination of the following:

  • Substituting a new activity, procedure, plant, process or substance
  • Isolating persons from the hazard, such as barricading, fencing or guard railing, or
  • Using engineering controls, such as lifting devices.

3.Use administrative controls, such as changing the way the work is done. 

4.Provide appropriate personal protective equipment.

 

Work Method / Task Description

Hazard Identification

Risk Level

Actions / Controls for Prevention

Residual Risk

Responsible Person

1. Inspect work area and review SWMS on site Site specific hazards

3

Document site specific hazards and control measures

3

Supervisor/ Worker
2. Check layout and mark out.  

 

Sun exposure

 

Slips, trips & falls

 

 

2

 

3

Wear long sleeves shirt and hat.

Apply sunscreen to exposed skin.

Ensure adequate water available.

Regular rest breaks during periods of extreme sun exposure.

Ensure work areas, in particular, walkways are clear of tripping hazards

 

 

3

 

 

 

3

 

 

Supervisor/ Worker

 

Supervisor/ Worker

3. Install disposable lids for conduit boxes to timber Walking on unstable reinforcing steel

2

Use kneel boards or walkways

3

Worker
4. Lay conduit and accessories. Cuts & abrasions.

 

Chemical glues

3

3

Wear gloves for hand protection

Refer to Conduit glue MSDS for correct chemical handling requirements

3

3

Worker

 

Worker

5. Tie down conduit. Cuts & abrasions

3

Wear gloves for hand protection

3

Worker
Additional items identified on site Supervisor/ Worker
Personnel Qualifications and Experience Required Personnel Duties and Responsibilities Training Required to Complete Work
Minimum of Electrical Worker Grade 3 or apprentice working under the effective supervision of a qualified Electrical Worker minimum Grade 5 Supervisor to carry out daily inspections of work site for hazards Supervisor to be trained in hazard identification, risk assessment and control eg, SWMS
Industry and Site induction All personnel to maintain tidy work area on site at all times. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be worn at all times on site Supervisor to be appropriately trained, qualified and competent in OH&S and electrical practices for the task
No previous particular experience required On the job skills training to be conducted by Supervisor  to personnel.
Engineering Details / Certificates / WorkCover Approvals / Australian Standards Referenced – Codes of Practice / Regulations / Legislation
To Local applicable standards and client specifications

All PPE used to meet & be maintained to local standards

Occupational Health and Safety Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Electricity Safety Act, Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations, Industry Standard for Electrical Installations on Construction Sites – Safe work on LV electrical installations
Plant / Equipment Required (Mobile or Static) Maintenance Checks / Calibration Intervals
None Hand tools to be checked daily

 Worker Sign On

I the undersigned have been consulted on the development and implementation of this Safe Work Method Statement, SWMS – CONDUIT INSTALLATION PRIOR TO POURING CONCRETE, and I have read and understood the SWMS and agree to work to the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.

Name Signature Date Rev No. Initial Date Rev No. Initial Date Rev No. Initial Date Rev No.

 


Discover more from

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.