The Bricklaying Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Bricklaying Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) inclusions:
- Site Establishment
- Pre Start Risk Assessment
- Setting up the work area
- Laying bricks and blocks
- Erecting scaffold
- Erecting a hoist
- Exposure to weather conditions
- Working at heights
- Cement mixer
- Brick saw
- Hazardous substances
- Brick cleaning
- Bricklaying Tools, plant and equipment
- Power supply
- Manual handling
- Deliveries and the like
- House Keeping with Silica Dust, respirable crystalline silica (RCS)
- High Risk Activities
- PPE required
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications, Training & Competencies
- Permits required
- Legislation, Codes Of Practice and References
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Risk Matrix Table
- Hierarchy of Control
- Instructions provided
- Job steps
- Hazard identification
- Control Measures
- Breaks the work activity into logical job steps
- Lists the typical hazards associated with each of these steps
- Describes the control measures implemented to eliminate or control the risk for the workers safety
- Describes how the control measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed