Section A: Complete for all Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements
Company Name: AV Shipwright Solutions
ABN: 84 890 116 525
Operation/Task: Shipwright
Address/Location: 15 Kanangra drive, 2515 Thirroul
Responsible Person: Arne Verworn
Prepared by: Arne Verworn
Position: Shipwright/Sole trader
Date: 16.02.2022
Signature:
Review Due:16.02.2023
Approved by:
Position:
Date
Signature:
Review Due:
Brief description of the scope of activity or works covered by the risk assessment including significant/high risk activities: General shipwright duties including working near water,
working with power tools, working with chemicals, use of ladders.
Name
Position
Organisation
Date
Signature
Assessment prepared in consultation
with:
Section B: Complete for Safe Work Method Statements only
Safe Work Method Statement
Name:
Number:
Required Resources/Trades:(list below)
Training Required:
Trade recognition as a Boat builder / Shipwright
BIA Marine Card, chemical safety course / fibreglass
safety course, TSM 1 & 2 machine safety course
Version Number:
Plant and Equipment Involved: (list below)
Battery powered tools, 240 power tools, pneumatic tools, dust
extraction, air compressor, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, hand
tools
What Permits/Checklists are
Confined Spaces Electrical/Gas Isolation Identification of Services Hot Works Working at Heights inc. Working on Roofs/Ceiling
Required? (tick)
List applicable legislation, regulations, COP:
Work Health and Safety laws, as set out by Work cover
NSW https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2011-010
Protection Of Environment Operations Act
- https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1997-156
List applicable Australian Standards and GMRs:
Guidelines – for environmental guidelines for Marinas, Slipways and Boatsheds
https://
www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/125380/Environmental-Actionfor-Marinas-Boatsheds-and-Slipways.pdf
Boating Industry Association, guidelines and safety education for working around boats:
https://www.marinecard.org.au
Communication Method: Contractual agreement with individual employees
Adjacent works that may be affected Yes No
Subcontractors used Yes No
Coordination of work activity: Arne Verworn
Communication to other parties:
Process and frequency of review to ensure work complies with SWMS: Once a year, or sooner if circumstances have changed
Emergency Response:
PPE: (tick) where applicable document specific type
Section C: Complete for all Risk Assessments and SWMS
Initial Risk Rating
Consequences
Item
No.
Activity Description
(Describe the sequence of work or
the broad areas of activity)
Aspects & Hazards
(See last page for typical hazards)
(See over page for categories)
Controls (To bring the risk to as low as is reasonably
(Describe what can go
wrong based on hazard)
Impact
s
(Note: Impacts describe
how serious the
consequences are)
Likelih
ood
(vsmall
to
vlarge)
(v.low to
v.high)
Ri
sk
R
ati
n
g
1
being requested to leave site,
unfamiliar with site conditions/
being overlooked during an
lay-out, marina unaware that
evacuation, no-one checking up
works is being carried out
on employee
Injury, invalid insurance,
4
5
20
2
Boarding a motor or sailing
vessel
Slipping, falling, tripping, drowning
Injury, death.
5
3
15
3
Working near water
Falling into the water, drowning
Injury, death
5
2
10
practicable ideally ‘eliminate’ risk, see over page for
hierarchy of controls.
Where a GMR risk event is identified, there must be at
least one preventative (engineering or above) and one
mitigative controls
sign-in and sign-out each time you arrive onsite, first initial site introduction
Resi
dual
Risk
Rati
ng
Very low
Move / pull the boat closer, enter at areas with
Low
slipping protection (non skid), set-up a gangway
Wear a life jacket (if you can’t swim), move the
boat closer to the wharf to reduce the gap between Low
wharf and boat (reset lines).
4
Running 240v power leads
Electrocution, tripping
Injury, death
5
2
10
5
Operating 240v power tools
electrocution
Injury, death
5
2
10
6
Cutting and drilling of GFK /
fibreglass
Inhalation of GFK, environmental
pollution
Injury, environmental
damage
3
2
6
7
Operating battery powered tools
Inflicting an injury (cut, inhalation,
shaving into eyes)
Injury
3
2
6
Ensure all power outlets are fitted with a working
RCD.
Check power leads for any obvious defects
Become familiar with and comprehend the
manufacturer’s Safe Operating instructions.
Keep extension leads away from the water’s edge.
Ensure that the plug connecting to the marina
power pedestal is a 15Amp “captive plug” (with a
screw collar on the plug to connect securely to the
outlet).
Ensure all power outlets are fitted with a working
RCD
Check power tools for any obvious defects
Understand the manufacturer’s Safe Operating
instructions
Only experienced/trained staff to use electrical
equipment
Ensure all appropriate guards are fitted/used
Keep tools away from the water’s edge.
Ensure that the plug connecting to the marina
power pedestal is a 15Amp “captive plug” (with a
screw collar on the plug to connect securely to the
outlet)
Prevent any shavings, dust etc from entering the
water. Use dust extraction where possible.
Use appropriate PPE
Prevent any shavings, dust etc from entering the
water. Use dust extraction where possible.
Use appropriate PPE
Check battery powered tools for any obvious
defects
Understand the manufacturers Safe Operating
instructions
Only experienced/trained staff to use tool
equipment
Ensure all appropriate guards are fitted/used
Keep tools away from the water’s edge.
Prevent any shavings, dust etc from entering the
water. Use dust extraction where possible.
Use appropriate PPE
Low
Low
Low
Low
Ensure adequate ventilation
Understand MSDS
Bring small quantities to site
Use sealed containers, spray bottles instead of
open cans where practical
Keep all chem’s in secondary spill-proof container
Have fire fighting equipment nearby
Ensure that an exclusion zone around your
immediate work area is established
Prevent any chemical or other type of contaminants
to enter the waterways, or become airborne
Use appropriate PPE
Ensure adequate ventilation
Understand MSDS
Bring small quantities to site
Use sealed containers, spray bottles instead of
open cans where practical
Keep all chemicals in secondary spill-proof
container
Have firefighting equipment nearby
Ensure that an exclusion zone around your
immediate work area is established
Prevent any chemical or other type of contaminants
to enter the waterways, or become airborne
Use appropriate PPE
Prevent any shavings, dust etc from entering the
water. Use dust extraction where possible.
Use appropriate PPE
Clean up immediate
Potentially wearing a life jacket, reducing the gap
between boat and wharf, setting up a sanding tent /
tarp to ensure no environmental pollution occurring,
use of appropriate PPE
Ensure adequate ventilation,
setup a spray tent with filtration, Ensure no
environmental damage is occurring
Ensure that an exclusion zone around your
immediate work area is established
Prevent any chemical or other type of contaminants
to enter the waterways, or become airborne
Use appropriate PPE
8
Transportation of chemicals
Spill, environmental pollution, skin
contact
Injury, environmental
damage
5
4
20
9
Operation / handling / mixing of
chemicals
Spill, environmental pollution, skin
contact
Injury, environmental
damage
5
4
20
10
Cutting and drilling of metal
Inflicting an injury (cut, inhalation,
shaving into eyes)
Injury
4
3
12
11
Working on the boat hull
(sanding, polishing)
Falling into the water,
environmental pollution,
electrocution
Injury, death,
environmental damage
5
2
10
12
Spray painting
environmental pollution, inhalation
of fumes, over spray
Injury, environmental
damage
4
2
12
13
Sanding
2
6
Dust extraction, sanding tent, PPE
Low
Tool storage
Tool transportation
Working outdoors
Injury, environmental
damage
Injury
Injury
Injury/illness, death
3
14
15
16
environmental pollution, inhalation
of particles
tripping
Lifting heavy weights
Sunburn, dehydration
3
3
4
2
3
2
6
9
8
Keep tools neat and organised
Use trolley, don’t overload toolbags
Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, if possible sunsail
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
17
Working at height
falling
Injury, death
5
2
10
18
Working around / with 12v or
240v systems
electrocution
Injury, death
5
2
10
19
Working in confined spaces
Getting stuck, insufficient ventilation Injury, death
5
2
10
20
Working on/with ladders
Falling, tripping, crushing
5
2
10
Injury, death
Wear a safety harness and use appropriate anchor
points
Isolate the system (turning off the circuit breaker),
tag out (other people don’t turn it on again,
communicate clearly)
Get a second person to assist and monitor, ensure
sufficient airflow
Ensure stable, flat ground space/base selected for
ladder location
Seek second person to act as spotter/steadier if
indicated.
Understand MSDS and use according to safety
instructions.
Do not climb ladder if feeling unwell or dizzy.
Low
Low
Low
Low
21
Working in a public area
Shipwright activities might impact
other people / trades around as
well as the general public
Injury and illness of
others
4
3
12
keep tools, cart and electrical leads confined to
a small area immediately alongside the vessel,
Low
create and exclusion zone around the
immediate work area if there is a potential risk
to passer-by
22
Disposal of waste
Incorrect disposal might cause an
environmental damage and or a
fine
Environmental damage,
fines
3
3
9
You the proper bins for the disposoal of waste
products. If uncertain contact the Marina office for
further information
Very
Low
FALLS
Fall on same level (trip/slip)
Fall from any height
Fall into trench
Fall of materials
PEDESTRIANS, TRAFFIC AND PARKING
Car and heavy vehicle interaction
Increased local traffic and/or reduced parking spaces (eg
events)
People and vehicle interaction e.g. car parks, driveways,
loading docks, wharf
Goods/material delivery hours and infrastructure
Pedestrian access routes
ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS
Work in areas where asbestos, synthetic minerals fibres,
Polychlorinated biphenyls, ozone depleting substances are in
existence including removal, disposal and encapsulation
ELECTRICAL
Electrical work inc live works
Temporary power boards
Tool or equipment potential faults
Overhead power lines
LONE WORKING
Lone working
WORK RELATED STRESS
Excessive hours
Fatigue
Unrealistic deadlines
MANUAL TASKS
Repetitive/awkward tasks
Office and sedentary work
Active works inc maintenance, cleaning, kitchen and gardening
NOISE AND VIBRATION
Long term exposure to sound
PLANT AND MAINTENANCE
Use and maintenance of plant and equipment including
exacavators, cranes etc
Registered plant
WATER BODIES
Water body management
CONSTRUCTION SITE COMPOUND
Compound establishment including pedestrian and vehicle
access/segregation
Control and access
Welfare and facilities
INGROUND SERVICES
Service strikes
HIGH RISK WORKS (not covered elsewhere)
Hot Works
Confined Spaces
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Potential emergency situations
Emergency preparedness
FIRST AID MANAGEMENT
Potential first aid situations
First aid preparedness
SECURITY
Inadequate lighting incl. site and surrounds
Unauthorised access at operating assets
Section E: Worker Acknowledgement (SWMS) Only
YACHT SERVICES
Refuelling
Waste/ effluent pump-out
Maintenance
USE OF WORK BOAT
Lone operation of work boat
Travel to external sites
Using work boat after dark
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Event set up
Large crowd control
EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS/NEIGHBOURHOOD
Complaints re. site related activities
Media interest
Operating hours inc noise and public amenity
Exposure to mechanical vibration
WATER QUALITY
Creation of dust from construction, demolition works
Emissions from construction plant and traffic
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
Storage/segregation and use of hazardous chemicals
Hazardous chemical spills
STORMWATER AND EROSION
Disposal of collected stormwater
Generation of runoff/sediment from assets, sites and roadways
Runoff and potential erosion from stockpiles/excavations areas.
Uncontrolled stormwater/sediments entering receiving environments
Water body management
TEMPERATURE
Working outdoors
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Generation of solid/liquid waste from construction or demolition
Waste disposal and/or transportation
Liquid and solid waste spills from concrete/paint
wash-out
CONSERVATION, HABITAT, FLORA AND FAUNA
Environmental protection
Dangerous animals and fauna
OTHER
By signing this SWMS, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the steps involved in the work activity, the known hazards, level of risk and controls that must be
implemented to mitigate the risks
Name
Signature
Date
Arne Verworn
16/2/2022
Section F: Review
All broad risk assessments and SWMS must be reviewed when there is a change in the work environment that requires a change in the work methodology or at least every 6 mths. The
review will be undertaken by the responsible person with relevant workers. All workers must re-sign on if there has been a material change in the way duties are managed.
Review details
Name
Signature
Date
Appendix 1: Risk Management Definitions, matrix and heirarchy of controls
Consequences
Likelihood
5 Very High
4 High
3 Med
2 Low
1 Very Low
Almost certain to occur in identified circumstances without controls
Number and regularity of report incidents or risks indicates trend, expecting with near certainty it will occur
again
Quantified very high exposure without controls
Strong anecdotal evidence that it is likely to occur in identified circumstance without any controls
Number and regularity of report incidents or risks indicates trend, but not expecting with near certainty it will
occur again
Quantified high exposure without controls
May occur in identified circumstances without controls
Number and regularity of incidents from risk is infrequent
Quantified moderate exposure without controls
Could occur in identified circumstances without controls
1 or 2 incidents arising from the risk
Quantified low exposure without control
Highly unlikely to occur in identified circumstances without controls
No evidence of incidents
No quantified or known exposure to the risk without controls
Consequences [Rated by impact]
Risk Matrix
Lik
eli
ho
od
Very High
5
High
4
Medium
3
Low
2
Very Low
1
Critical = 21-25
Significant = 15-20
Moderate = 9-14
Minor = 3-8
Negligible = 1-2
Very Small
Small
Medium
Large
Very Large
1
2
3
4
5
5
4
3
2
1
10
8
6
4
2
15
12
9
6
3
20
16
12
8
4
25
20
15
10
5
5 Very
Large
4 Large
3 Medium
Health and Safety
Fatality due to injury or
occupational illness; kidnapping
of employee; evacuation of
employees due to threat of
fatality
Permanent disabling injury or
occupational illness
Lost time injury or occupational
illness
2 Small
Offsite medical treatment
1 Very
Small
Onsite first aid treatment
Environment/Corporate Social Responsibility
Irreversible and/or offsite damage; clean up or remedy from damage
result is remediation work lasting >12 months; regulatory notification
compulsory with public investigation likely; impact on local community
leads to community outrage
Long term environmental damage, pollution or degradation; discovery
of environmental risk with limited offsite impacts; clean up, remediation
or rehabilitation will require <36 months
Medium term environmental damage; discovery of environmental risk
with limited onsite impacts; clean up, remediation or rehabilitation will
require <12 months
Short term environmental damage, pollution or degradation event;
discovery of environmental risk with limited onsite impacts clean up,
remediation or rehabilitation will require up to 1 month
Minor onsite environmental damage, pollution, or degradation event;
clean up, remediation or rehabilitation will require <24 hrs
Hierarchy of Risk Control
Consider the Hierarchy of Risk Control when selecting control actions to ensure the most effective control
possible is used rather than the lower level control actions