Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                                 SWMS: 33 – Chainsaw
Project Details

Project:                                71 SEAVIEW TCE SUNSHINE BEACH QLD 4567                                                   Responsible Person:        Matt Leeke 0414 691 314
                                                                                                                                 Site Manager:              Matt Leeke 0414 691 314
                                                                                                                                 Site Foreman :             Terry Strahan 0419 762 427
                                        Use of portable chainsaw tools to carry out various construction work activities         Site Foreman :                 Jesse Joyce 0403 745 840
Activity Description:
                                        of cutting of pile caps, various timber , concrete, metal and other materials
                                                                                                                                 HSO:                       Terry Strahan 0419 762 427
                                        used
Referenced SWMS:                        SWMS 04

Plant and Equipment Involved:           Portable Chainsaw
                                                                                                                                                                   energised electrical installations
                                        Work at Heights >2m                  Disturbance of asbestos                   Confined spaces
                                                                                                                                                                   or services
High Risk Activities:                                                        Structural alterations requiring         Excavation >1.5 metres or near               a contaminated or flammable
                                        Demolition of a structure
Carried out in or near the following:                                        temporary support                        a tunnel                                     atmosphere
                                        A work area with moving              water or other liquid that
                                                                                                                      tilt-up or precast concrete                  Other: ____________________
                                        powered mobile plant                 involves a risk of drowning
PPE Required:                           Hard Hat                       Safety glasses / goggles          Hearing Protection               Fall Arrest Harness                 Others
(Tick as relevant)                      Safety Boots                   Face Shield                      Gloves                           Respirator                           High Visibility Vest
                                             Conduct visual inspection of ladder prior to use
Maintenance / Prestart Checks
Required:                                    Maintenance of chainsaw power tool in accordance with the Manufacturers specifications

                                        Nil
Certificates of Competency
Required:
                                         Instruction in safe inspection, use and maintenance of chainsaw tools
Training / Competencies Required:
                                         Induction into this Safe Work Method Statement
                                         General Safety Induction
                                        Work Health and Safety Act 2011                                                          Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks 2011 QLD
Health, Safety or Environmental                                                          Codes or Standards
                                        Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011,                                                 Code Of Practice : Hazardous Manual Tasks 2011 NSW
Legislation:                                                                             Applicable to the Works:
                                                                                                                                 Code Of Practice : Hazardous Manual Tasks 2012 TAS
                                                                                                                                 AS 2727-1997 Chainsaws – Guide to safe working practices
                                                                                                                                 AS 2726.1-2004 Chainsaws – Safety Requirements- chainsaws
                                                                                                                                 for general use

584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                              SWMS Developed by:     Jamie Gilbert                                                                        VERSION 7 – September 2015
P: (07) 3335 5000 F: (07) 3335 5005                           Position:              National Health & Safety Co-ordinator                                                                  Page 143
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