Awcon - SWMS - 010 - Concrete
Awcon - SWMS - 010 - Concrete
Awcon - SWMS - 010 - Concrete
CONCRETING
Document No: SWMS010
Safe Work Method Statement - Revision No: Rev A
Date 15/09/16
Concreting
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Table of Contents
1.0 Purpose...............................................................................................................................................................3
2.0 Scope...................................................................................................................................................................3
3.0 Definitions...........................................................................................................................................................3
4.0 References...........................................................................................................................................................4
5.0 Risk Controls........................................................................................................................................................5
5.1 Procedures................................................................................................................................................................5
5.1.2 Mandatory PPE...................................................................................................................................................5
5.1.3 Work Classification.............................................................................................................................................6
5.1.4 Training and Competency...................................................................................................................................6
5.1.6 Permits and Clearances......................................................................................................................................6
5.1.7 Equipment & Material........................................................................................................................................6
6.0 Monitor & Review...............................................................................................................................................7
7.0 Record of Revisions.............................................................................................................................................7
8.0 Task Analysis........................................................................................................................................................8
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1.0 PURPOSE
The Purpose of this statement is to ensure all personnel involved in Concreting activities have a guideline of
how concreting needs to be placed and are made aware of the associated hazards and informed of the
necessary safe work procedures to be followed to reduce the likelihood of injury or harm.
2.0 SCOPE
This Safe Work Method Statement applies at Awcon workplaces where Concreting is to be undertaken and
has been developed in consultation by the below personnel.
3.0 DEFINITIONS
Term Definition
AS Australian Standard
AS/NZS Australian Standard / New Zealand Standard
JSEA Job Safety Environment Analysis
A Formal process where written permission is given prior to commencement in
Permit / Clearance
order to perform work
Personnel Any individual engaged to perform work for, and on behalf of Awcon
PPE Personal Protection Equipment (includes clothing)
Standard procedures which detail the method implemented by Awcon to
ensure work is performed correctly and consistently across all workplace,
Procedures
includes Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, Technical and Employee
Relations.
WA OSH Western Australia Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
SWMS Safe Work Methods Statement
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4.0 REFERENCES
The following reference have been utilised in the preparation of this SWMS and should be considered to
ensure the safe execution of the work.
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5.1 PROCEDURES
Awcon Integrated Management System includes procedures which detail the standard methods which
must be implemented when undertaken any activity to ensure the task is managed in a manner which
does not compromise Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, Employee Relations or Technical Standards.
These procedures have been referenced through the SWMS where they are applicable and are included
in listed in Section 4.0 References. These documents must be understood and complied with by all
personnel involved with this work
In addition to the SWMS the additional risk control processes need to be implemented to enable
completion of this activity.
Risk Assessment – If the work being undertaken involves the requirement for personnel to work at
heights, a determination should be made based on the conditions as to whether a specific risk
assessment should be completed.
Job Safety Environment Analysis (JSEA) – A JSEA must be prepared before the task is undertaken. The
JSEA should reflect those hazards and control identified in the SWMS as well as issues specific to the
location and environment when the work is to be performed.
Job Safety Environment Analysis should be performed in accordance with HS02 Job Hazard
Analysis.
On the Job Hazard Identification Processes – Starguards & Near Hit/Hazard Reports are to be
completed throughout the duration of the job by employees and supervisors to monitor the hazard
identification and control implementation.
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The following PPE is required to safety perform the task as details by this SWMS.
When determining PPE requirements consideration reference should be made to the requirements
of HS04 Personal Protective Equipment.
This activity is deemed to be High Risk Work in accordance with and if:
Where there is a risk of a fall from height greater than 1.8 metres or work within an excavation
greater than 1.5 metres.
Permit to Work
When determining permit and clearance requirements consideration reference should be made to the
requirements of HS 36 Permit to Work, HS 37 Hot Work, HS 38 Work at Heights and HS 08 Confined
Space.
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The following steps shall be undertaken to monitor the effectiveness of the SWMS and the implementation
of the control measures.
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Pump concrete
Clean up pump.
7 Screeding concrete to level: Strain injury when screeding Screeding concrete requires a person to Concreter D 4 L21
Establish TOC height. concrete. assume stooped positions for extended
Screed concrete. periods. Job rotation and regular rest
Bull float concrete. breaks should b implemented.
Pour quality finish resulting in Establish height pads from height nails of
rework. fillet lines
Create 2 parallel lines for gauging the
height of which the screed will cut the
concrete to
Proceed to pull back the concrete using
the screed (straight edge) to cut the final
level into the wet concrete
The concrete needs to be as close as
possible to the final height by shovel prior
to the screeding process
Once the concrete has been screeded it
needs to be bull floated to close up any
imperfections in the concrete
No. work activity. environmental issues where applicable. based on the hierarchy of controls. Also include reference to Party
specific work permits as required. List the role, competency,
prescribed occupation title, LL CL Risk
etc. responsible for the
controls
9 Curing concrete: Incorrect curing method chosen, Supervisors to determine method for curing
Determine curing chemical. resulting in incorrect finish. concrete in accordance with the client
Cure concrete. specifications.
Chemical injury from curing Person involved in curing to read the MSDS
chemical. for the chemical being used and ensure all
appropriate PPE and precautions are
followed.
Pour quality finish resulting in The following process must be followed
rework. specific to the curing method selected.
Chemical curing - Curing compound or oil to
be sprayed or rolled over the entire surface
Ponding – completely covering surface with
water
Hessian – cover slab with Hessian fabric and
hose down with water as to keep it
continually wet
Sweating – Cover surface with viscreen and
apply water
10 Pouring blinding layer: Blinding not correctly installed. Using a laser level set height pins to
Pour blinding. underside of footing or slab level.
Generally around 50mm in thickness is
required.
Using only a 10-15 mpa concrete mix blinding
is placed and screeded to the height pins.
As this is only a base there is no finishing
required.
No. List in sequence, the tasks involved in the List the hazards relating to each task Consider any For each identified hazard, list the controls to be Party With controls in place
work activity. environmental issues where applicable. implemented based on the hierarchy of controls. Also List the role, competency,
include reference to specific work permits as required. prescribed occupation title, etc. LL CL Risk
responsible for the controls
11 Pouring concrete for walls and Person falling from heights. The supervisor shall assess the work area
columns: and determine suitable control measures
Determine access to be applied to eliminate the risk of a
requirements to top o wall. personnel falling from heights, this could
Pour concrete using concrete
include hop up platforms, scaffolding or
pump.
EWP.
If hop-up or scaffolding is to be used this is
to be installed prior to the concrete pour
by a qualified scaffolder.
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Machinery Operations should be referred
to and included in the development of the
JSEA.
Prior to the pour commencing appropriate
edge protection shall be installed
Incorrect pouring technique Pouring walls or columns with concrete
resulting in poor quality of work. pump requires the drop hose to be
lowered as far down the formwork so as
the concrete does not fall more than 1 m
to prevent segregation of aggregate and
slurry
Concrete is to be placed in layers of no
more than 1m in depth and vibrated to
prevent excessive pressure on the
formwork