Safe Work Method Statement
Compiled by : V.Ezzi
Approved by : P.Dawson
Project Number : This is a generic SWMS to cover all measuring-up activities
Location : Various
undertaken by Soliflo (Pty) Ltd staff.
Description of Work : Measuring up defined areas of the customer's workplace to determine the availability of space and operating
envelope of loading arms. Measuring-up to determine the dimensions required on folding stairs and fall prevention equipment to meet
the customers requirements.
Work Procedure
Include step by step detail
Arrive at customer site.
Possible Hazards
Include all possible hazards
All site-specific hazards.
Travel inside site to worksite.
Measuring-up.
(Assessment of work
area.)
All site-specific hazards.
Trip hazards
Working at height.
Working on platform.
People working below.
People working above.
Vehicles passing through area.
People passing through area.
Cuts / lacerations from measuring tape.
Sprains and strains.
Performing measuring-up.
Travel inside site to exit.
Depart customer site.
All sit-specific hazards.
All site specific hazards.
Health and Safety Controls
List all safety controls
Any necessary induction training.
Any necessary medical examinations
Sign-in procedure.
Customer-appointed representative/ guide.
Customer-appointed representative/ guide.
See Solifo generic risk assessment " Measuring-up On
Customer-Site" for risk control measures.
Care to be taken when using a steel tape.
Care to be taken not to twist or bend or
overstretch excessively.
Customer-appointed representative / guide.
Adhere to all customer rules / sign-out procedure
prior to departure.
Report any injuries / incidents which took place
during the visit.
Report any hazards observed during the visit.
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