Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                           SWMS:16 – Working Around Concrete Trucks & Placement Booms
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                       H                     Controls / Work Methods                               Responsible        Residual
            Job Steps                       Potential Hazards           L    C    R    O             1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer             Person/s for         Risk
                                                                                       C                              5. Admin 6. PPE                           Monitor & Review     L C R
Prior to concrete truck pumping /        Failing to ensure hazards     B    4     E    5     Suitable SWMS and logbook for the equipment                      Hutchinson           D    4       H
operating on site                         and suitable controls                   21           detailing all inspections, tests, repairs and                    Builders Site                     14
                                          associated with concrete                             modifications to be obtained from subcontractor                  Foreman
                                          pumping / placement have                             prior to pour including:
                                          been identified /                                            records of pre-operational inspections:
                                          implemented.                                                 daily before commencement of work;
                                                                                                       records of routine maintenance inspections:
                                         Failing to ensure
                                                                                                       records of annual inspections by a concrete pump
                                          equipment is fit for                                          assessor;
                                          purpose                                                      record of assessment for service and continued
                                                                                                        use - six yearly by a certified third party competent
                                                                                                        person.
                                                                                                 Fixed compliance plates and/or appropriate
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                                                                                                  permits for all equipment are to be checked.
                                                                                              Warning and safety signs and relevant pipe
                                                                                               identification and markings are also to be checked
                                                                                        5      prior to service.


Positioning concrete truck into        Striking other plant /          B    4     E    5        Appoint an observer to direct the truck driver                Hutchinson           D    4       H
pour location                           structures                                21              where required.                                               Builders Site                     14
                                       Striking workers                                5        Observer must be aware of the site conditions.                Foreman
                                       Striking members of the                                  Observer or other workers are not to walk behind              Observer
                                        public                                          5         a reversing truck.
                                                                                                 Observer and other workers to wear high-                      Workers
                                                                                        6         visibility vest.
                                                                                                 Pump Operator to adjust chute height prior to                 Pump Operator
                                                                                        5         reversing (if required) if worker adjusts chute –
                                                                                                  must be in view at all times with the operator
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584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                             SWMS Developed by:   Jamie Gilbert                                                                      VERSION 6 – September 2015
P: (07) 3335 5000 F: (07) 3335 5005                          Position:            National Health & Safety Co-ordinator                                                                  Page 5
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