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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

CONCRETE PUMP OPERATION

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SWMS SUMMARY · Activity: Concrete Pump ope�ation

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. Approved By: Manager

Type of Work Permit Required:· (indicate by marl<lng box)

None □ Excavation

Hot Work D High voltage

Work near Power lines □ Confined Space

Other: □ Other:

'ppe �equlrements: · (please 11st) '

1) Hard hat, Steel cap boots, Highvisible gear

2) Long sleeve shirt/if required

3) Long pants/if required

4) Safety glasses, Earmuffs/plugs,Gloves, Full safety shield/if

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r�uired

(Indicate by marking box)

Air Pollution (dust, fumes)

Noise Pollution

Spills to water

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Spills to ground

Soil Erosion

Hazard to Flora or Fauna

□Electrical

a MSOS).

Concrete, Diesel

D Dust or Fume Summary of Potential Hazards (SeeSWMS Control Recommendations)

� Mechanical (crush points)D Chemical

12] Manual Handlingl2l Moving Plant

0 Rigging 0 Noise0 Pressure (air/water/gas) 0 Explosive Tools

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Job Number:

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Issue: 1

SWMSNo.: 001

Special Tool• or'.Equlpment Required (consider such thlrig� as gas detection, ventllaUon fans; fighting,

hlah orassure water blaster etcl Boom/ Line pump, static line,

Fire/Emergency Equipment eqwreme�-. --·-=---

·,consider fire extinguishers, ·rescue gear, etc)

Fire extinguisher

D Excavations D Radiation D Ignition sources □Work at Height

Task ,,

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l..isU�s{eps requireq tQ perfon,, .. • ..

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Set up of Concrete pump

Pipeline couplings.

Pump line inspection log book

Set up concrete pouring through concrete delivery hose

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!r,!:!t� :.:t:t; .J"11n�fan1 1,;;k�aU1R1:D�RD ·Got{frtQL

pot�.i:i�lal IJaza'rds ttjat cqui� �use injury/damage whE!f r

the task·step is perforrriedi

· .. F�r each hazard ict�riiifledHst th,e conttol· 1.. · mea�ures. required (o eliminate or,,·

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Concrete pump, (boom, line) not stable & tipping over Machine failure Boom collapsing on workers

Improperly Placed Clamps may

- Pump line blow out under pressure

- Movement of pipes under

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pressure I High - Manual handling injury from moving rubber hose and line reduction.

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· .·. minlmis� th�.risk oflnjuij.

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1. Truck drivers I operators to be made aware of site entry, driver to be aware of location of the off sider & site personnel. 2. Reverse siren to be in working order on concrete pump.

Pump operators to supply maintenance checklist & log books. 3.Where required use appropriate hard wood timbers to support hydraulic jacks 4. Ensure perimeter of pump Is barricaded/ bunted off from unauthorised personnel. 5. Concrete pump to set up In accordance to the Code of Practice (concrete pumps are to be registered withWorkCover) 6. Builder to ensure no workers permitted under boom during pump operation 7. Ensure appropriate checks / inspections are cooducted on pipes / line 1.Ensure pipe joints level

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3.Pins to be placed on each clamp 4,Adequately support pipe work.

1.AII static lines to be inspected tested and logged 2.Log book to be available for inspection. 3.A copy of all service / maintenance records to be provided to the builders site office PRIOR to the commencement of task 4.Ensure competent persons secure line1. Anchor & support pipeline, safety pins are to be fitted to clamps 2. Use J or T bars for rubber hose movements. 3. 2 persons to lift, Lift 1 end to lift pipe 4. Ensure catch tray is under hopper with plastic membrane

R�sidual · Risk

Low

Low

Low

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Res,pe>n�ible · Pe(sc;.r1

-Coastcrete pump crew

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Coastcrete pump crew


Task ·JOBSTEP-·

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,, the task irfthe .. ;; · sequence ttiey. are. ·

carrl�� out. ;d ',

Concrete discharge into

6 hopper

7 Pouring concrete

8 Placing concrete

I 9 Pump blockages.

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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT CONCRETE PUMP OPERATION

POTENTIAL HAZARDS - Inherent- ,, REQUIRED HAZARD CONTROL· �isk . .

Ag�inst each step fist the. For each hazard identified list the control ,potential haz_a_rds-thatcould measul'.es requlr�d to elh_nlnate. or : cause inJury/d,mage\vhen ·'I·� ,. . mlnlml_se the risk of injury.

t�e task step·ls performed. , . -··

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Loss of limbs, serious bodily injuries. High 1. Grate on hopper to be left down at all times whilst Concrete Splash pumping.

2. Cul off switch to be tested dally prior to use. 3. Protective w ear

Concrete pour and splatter High 1. Use eye protection if splatter Is excessive

2. The use of shields of some sort to be used to stopconcrete splatter from the pour,

3. Have MS0S available.

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4. Barricade concreted area after the pour to allow the concrete to set and for public safety.

Personnel and Public Access/impact 1. Cleared pathways to machinery/vehicles. wijh machinery/vehicles crushing High 2. Wear high vis gear.points 3. Plant to have flashing light & beacon,

4. Traffic management plan to be developed and..n,_._.., ♦">,.,,,~""'L♦I.-..:--

5. Ensure work site is clearly defined and secured.6. Use Spotter to direct Concrete Trucks

Hit by concrete High 1. No persons to be standing in front of concrete hose. 2. Relevant personnel shown correct posture for

Back Injury from shovelling shoveling. 3. Avoid contact to skin, wash skin & clothing after.

Concrete bums 4.Sun protection, P.P.E equipment such as sun cream, Sun bum, skin cancer, eye damage hats shirt, sun glassesFatigue I Dehydration 5. Where required c onsider job rotation and ensure

drinking water is available Violent ejection of concrete from Med 1. Ensure AGI not wash In hopper. hose. 2. Contaminants discarded from safety grate. Delivery hose�oint failure. Med 3. Only necessary personnel to be near pump

whilst In operation. 4. Safe distances are to be maintained at all

times. 5. Remove non essential staff from work area

Re$ldual·· Risk

Low

Low

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. Responsible Person

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Coastcrete pump crfffl

Concreters I Coastcrete pump crew

Truck Operator/All Staff

Concreters


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;_ JOB :STEP: POTENTIAL"t-tAZARl)S · ;. Inherent , · .. : REQUIRED ftAZA�D CONTROL List the steps ' : A;aims� �aJt,,s�p�l,sU�e:/ : Ri$k ' ' ·Foie�ch.h�atcfidentifiect list the:cootrol

required to perform " · potential hazarchs that could ,; · . ·1 :, ineasi.lres· required'to eliminate or·

•• > t,he ta�k in ttie, \,; ;, ··ca�e injury/.��m�ge when> ' ,, .;. ;:minimise the·ri�kof injury:: ' seq�enc� they-are,, tt,e,task·Jtep,1s·perforrned;.· · · · · <"carried out.

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Cleaning of pipeline/ delivery Disconnection of pipe under hose using compressed air pressure, concrete splash, body and sponge. injuries, bystanders.

Housekeeping I pump and line cleaning

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Damaged air hoses causing possible injuries to bystanders.

Slippery surfaces Trips Unauthorised use High velocity projectiles Hopper jam Communication failure Eye damage

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Only use blow out adaptors with air relief valves fitted. Linesman to establish control measures by means of constant communication amongst all personnel involved in the blow out cleaning operations. Double check that air hoses and fittings are suitable and in good order. Insert safety pins in air hose joints. Isolate/barricade area - provide spotter If necessary.

1. Ensure all access/egress is cleared of obstacles, remove all unused material from work area eg: form ply, off cuts etc 2. Only competent operators to operate boom, remove hydraulic legs etc 3.Remove rubber hose, Sponge catching devise at discharging end to be used.

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5 Atways shut down engine when unattended 6. Always have spare batteries for 2way radios 7. Wear correct PPE eg: Hard hat, protective eye wear, Hi-vis wear

Residu·a1·

Risk.

Low

Low

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Minor Consequence Safety Environment E

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Likely 2

Possible 3

um11ce1y 4

Highly Unllkely 5

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Catastrophic

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Significant

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Minor

Fatality

Serious injury/illness causing permanent dlsabilit Serious injury/illness requiring hospitalisation and Iona-term absence Injury /illness requiring medical attention and causing L Tl up to 5 working days Injury/illness requiring first aid but no resulting LTI

Irreversible environmental damage leading to community outc1 Environmental damage leading to prosecution

Environmental damage requiring significant remediation

Community complaint but no significant damage. Minor remediation

Negligible impact, no

remediation required

Likelihood Descriptors

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Possible

Unlikely

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but not often• Might occur at some lime• It has happened often in slightly different

circumstances but rarely In similar circumstances• Could occur at some time• It has never happened in similar circumstances but

has happened sometimes in slightly differentcircumstances

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PART C: STANDARDS,.CODl;S_OF PRACTICE, LEGISLATION, EQUIPMENT & TRAINING _;.��• .�';;,.': <,• '','.

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ENGINEERING CERTIFICATES/WORKCOVER APPROVALS: ACTS&REGS AS 17 42.3:2002 - M anual of uniform traffic control devices - traffic WorkCover Certificates of Competency for operators of plant WHSAct2011 control devices for works on roads requiring WorkCover Certification WHS Reg2011 AS 1576.1 :1995 -Scaffolding -general requirements

Protection of the Environment Ooeratlons Act 1997 AS 4576:1995-Guidellnes for scaffolding CODES OF PRACTICE • WorkCover AS 2211.1 :2004 - Safety of laser products - Equipment Control of workplace hazards classification, requirements and users guide AS 2550 .15-1994 AS 1418.1 :2002 - Cranes, hoists and winches - General COP Pumping Concrete requirements

PLANT/EQUIPMENT: Manual handling AS 3610:1995 - Formwork for concrete Concrete trucks Moving Plant on Construction Sites AS 1851 :2005- Maintenance of fire protection systems and Concrete Boom / Line pump Occupational Health & Safety Consultation equipment

Risk Assessment AS 2550.10:2006 - Cranes, hoists and winches - Mobile elevating Work in hot & Cold Environments work platforms Const & testing of concrete pumps, pumping concrete, Working AS 2550.15:1994-Cranes - Safe use-Concrete placing near overhead power lines equipment Labeling of workplace hazardous chemicals AS 4332:2004 - The storage and handling of gases in cylinders Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work AS 1657:1992- Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders Managing the work environment and facilities -Design, Construction and Installation Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals AS/NZS 4602: 1999 High Visibility Safety Garments Work health and safety consultation, coordination and AS2550 Part 15 Safe use of concrete pumps cooperation

INSPECTIONS AND SUPERVISION PROVIDED: EMERGENCY CLIENT CONTACTS Dally pre-start inspection on all plant GUIDANCE NOTES

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Tool 6ox"' talk meetings

TRAINING & INSTRUCTION AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS Pump Operators • Follow safe work activities, Environmental AS/NZS 4360:1999 Risk management procedures, Operate pump Linesman• Follow safe work activities, Set up pump line AH personnel • General industry induction.

Relevant competencies. Work activity induction. Site Soecific induction.

Certified and competent plant operators All to be Inducted into SWMS Manual Handling White Card/Blue Card/Green card

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Client Representative:

Signed off:

Project Name: I

·Pteliared by:Role: OHS ConsultantSignature:

Date: 30/09/12

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· · PART D: CLIENT TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION · ..

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Accepted: □ Yes □ No □ Amendments required as perattached details

I Activity: I Concrete Pump operation

PART E: APPROVAL

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Role: Manager Role: Manager

Signature: Signature:

Date: Date:

Mobile: Mobile:

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PART F: CREW REVIEW & ACKNOLWEDGMENT

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