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

 

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.

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