High Risk Construction Activities requiring
Safe Work Method Statements
1. A SWMS for High Risk work must clearly state:
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all the hazards and risks associated with the high risk
construction work or activity,
describe the risk control methods to be used
describe how this will be put in place, monitored and
checked.
2. A SWMS must also take into account
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Site specific conditions that might affect the way the
work is done e.g.: layout, time, traffic patterns
The Construction Project Safety Plan aspects, for
which the SWMS has been done
Who is reading it – must be easily understood and
accessible by anyone who needs to use it.
All High Risk Construction work requires a work method statement where there is a risk of.....
HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK
* As stated in WH & S Regulations 2011 (Sect
291)
SWMS must focus on these risks in
particular
ALL PLANS MUST ADDRESS PUBLIC SAFETY.
WH & S Regulation
2011 references or
Other
Regs S 304
Entering or working near a trench or
excavation deeper than 1.5 metres *
Trench or excavation collapse
Using powder actuated hand held
fastening tools *
Local explosion or uncontrollable travel
path of the fastener once fired
Regs S185 – Plant
COP 2005
Entering a confined space *
Hazards associated with working in each
particular confined space
Regs S 62 and
Confined Space COP
2011
Using a hazardous chemical products
which are likely to affect building
occupants causing irritation to eyes,
throat, nose e.g asthma & other
allergic reactions.
Exposure of staff or students by
inhalation, ingestion or skin contact,
contamination of University ventilation
systems, disposal of waste
Hazardous chemicals
COP 2003
Working at heights over 2.0 metres *
Fall prevention, falling objects
Regs S 299 (4) & S 79
and Falls Risks COP
2011
Working on any roofs with pitch >26 0
Fall prevention, falling objects
Regs S 299 (4) & S 79
Falls Risks COP 2011
Demolition work * (Demolition Plan as
Contractor certification, requirements of
AS 2601- Demolition of Structures, local
site identified risk factors
Regs S 142
Uncontrolled release of ACM fibres to
workers, staff or students during work or
disposal of waste – Public safety
Regs S 419
per AS 2601)
Asbestos removal *
( Asbestos Removal Plan as per QUT
AMMP )
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DG Class 3, 5, 6 & 8
containing products.
Adhesives, floor glues,
sealants, 2 pack
products & solvents
Asbestos Removal
COP 2011
Asbestos Removal
COP 2011
High Risk Construction Activities requiring
Safe Work Method Statements
HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK
* As stated in WH & S Regulations 2011 (Sect
291)
SWMS must focus on these risks in
particular
ALL PLANS MUST ADDRESS PUBLIC SAFETY.
WH & S Regulation
2011 references or
Other
Tilt up and precast construction work *
Fall prevention , falling objects, collapse of
structure
Tilt UP and Precast
Construction COP
2003
Structural alterations involving
temporary support *
Fall prevention , falling objects, collapse of
structure
Regs S 447 and Steel
construction COP 2004
Movement of powered mobile plant eg:
road rollers , graders *
Traffic hazards , pedestrian safety
Regs S 214 and
Traffic Management
COP 2008
Working on telecommunications tower
*
Fall prevention , falling objects, exposure
to EMF
Falls Risks COP 2011
Work in, over or adjacent to water *
Drowning
Falls Risks COP 2011
Work on or adjacent to roadway ,
railway or other traffic corridor *
Exposure to traffic hazards
Traffic Management
COP 2008
Work on or near a pressurised gas
distribution mains or consumer piping
*
Gas explosion , other identified site
hazards
Regs S 304
Work on or near a chemical, fuel or
refrigerant line *
Explosion, rupture of lines, exposure to
hazardous substances
Regs S 328; S 304 ;
Regs S 203 and
Hazardous chemicals
COP 2003
Regs S 203
Falls Risks COP 2011
Work near an exposed energised
electrical installation *
Prevention of electrical shock, explosion
Work in an area that may have a
contaminated or flammable
atmosphere *
Explosion or exposure to hazardous
substances
Regs S 62 , and
Confined Space COP
2011 ; Hazardous
chemicals COP 2003
In an area where there may be
artificial extremes of temperature –
heat or cold *
Thermal hazards causing severe bodily
effects
Regs S 40
Any other work or jobs likely to pose
significant risk to the contractor,
University staff or students.
University specific hazards likely to
significantly affect the contractor, staff or
students
The QUT project coordinator should
request a plan or
SWMS in these
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High Risk Construction Activities requiring
Safe Work Method Statements
HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK
* As stated in WH & S Regulations 2011 (Sect
291)
SWMS must focus on these risks in
particular
ALL PLANS MUST ADDRESS PUBLIC SAFETY.
WH & S Regulation
2011 references or
Other
instances. *
All high risk construction work must be undertaken in accordance with the SWMS
provided to QUT or the PC; or the job may be stopped!
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