Revision No: 0 Date: 8/8/06
FW 013 - Work Method Statement (Part 1) Signed off: ___________________________
Date: ________________________ No: ___________
Contractor: SYDNEY LABOUR
Project: COMPANY ON HIRE Accepted: Yes/No
Job: Formwork and Steel Reinforcement Area:
Procedure (in steps): Possible Hazards: Risk Safety Controls:
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Break the job down into steps. Each step should accomplish some Identify the hazards associated with each Risk Specify what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
major task and be in a logical sequence. step. Examine each to find possibilities that Potential minimise the risk of injury or damage. Include what measures will be
could lead to an accident. *Class 1, taken to ensure that the safety control is maintained.
2 or 3
1. Site induction to be completed. Task specific injuries due to 1 Complete a company induction then followed by a site
inexperience, inadequate induction and comply with the site safety rules.
consultation or failure to provide
Make sure all persons concerned review the safe work
appropriate equipment.
method statement.
2. Erect formwork frames Trip hazard, back injury, second 2 Ensure access is clear; wear hard hats & safety boots
frame falling (refer to PPE SWI No.001). Lift frames in accordance
with the code of practice for manual handling (refer to
Manual Handling SWI No.002). Ensure frames are
positioned correctly and by qualified frame workers.
Ensure bracing for frames is erected immediately.
* Class 1: Death or Permanent Disability Class 2: Serious Injury/Lost Time Class 3: Minor Injury resulting in no lost time
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Procedure (in steps) continued: Possible Hazards: Risk Score Safety Controls:
3. Erect bearers Falls from heights, falling objects 1 Bearers installed on U-head jacks to hold bearer and nail.
Formworkers to work off two planks while erecting
bearers. When works exceed two frames work should be
conducted above temporary catch deck or with safety
harness and line (refer to Working at Heights SWI
No.018. Wear hard hats and safety boots (refer to PPE
SWI No.001). Employees to ensure no one is directly
below their work area.
4. Erect joists Falls from heights, falling objects 1 Formworkers to work off two planks while erecting joists.
When works exceed two frames work should be
conducted above temporary catch deck or with safety
harness and line (refer to Working at Heights SWI
No.018). Wear hard hats and safety boots (refer to PPE
SWI No.001). Area underneath to be clear. Qualified
formworkers to work off two planks while erecting
bearers.
Secure ladder at top and bottom. Ladder to have typical 1
5. Provide access ladder from ground to deck. Falls from heights 1
to 4 angle (refer to Use of Ladders SWI No.008).
Area underneath to be clear. Place plywood row and nail
6. Plywood decking Falls from heights 1
before progressing to second row. When works exceed
two frames work should be conducted above temporary
catch deck or with safety harness and line (refer to
Working at Heights SWI No.018).
* Class 1: Death or Permanent Disability Class 2: Serious Injury/Lost Time Class 3: Minor Injury resulting in no lost time
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7. Panel placement. Falls from heights 1 Area underneath to be clear. Panels to be lifted to deck height
by crane or other means (refer to Use of Crane SWI No.003).
Team lift required for moving panel into position. Refer to
Working at Heights SWI No.018.
8. Placement of starter bars or dowels into existing Eye or skin injury due to 3 Ensure gloves are worn when using epoxy, MSDS to be
concrete. contact with epoxy rasin. available on site (refer to PPE SWI No.001)
Cuts and injury from protruding Place bar caps on all projecting ends of dowels/starter
ends of dowels/starters. bars.
9. Carrying and tying reinforcement into position Back strain due to lifting 2 Machinery and plant to be used in lieu of manual handling
reinforcement when possible. Workers to adopt correct handling and
lifting procedures (refer to Manual Handling SWI
No.002).
9. Carrying and tying reinforcement into position Foot injuries due to edges of 2 All workers to wear safety boots (refer to PPE SWI
(cont’d) reinforcement No.001).
9. Carrying and tying reinforcement into position Serious injury due to hit by 2 Bars to be moved carefully for heavy and long bars by
(cont’d) reinforcement being carried two workers holding each end.
All employees to wear hard hats (refer to PPE SWI
9. Carrying and tying reinforcement into position Injury due to falling objects 2
No.001), openings to be covered.
(cont’d)
Wear protective goggles and welding eye shields at all
9. Carrying and tying reinforcement into position Eye injury due to use of 2
times when using either grinder or welding equipment
(cont’d) oxyacetylene welding or use of
(refer to PPE SWI No.001, Manual Handling SWI
grinder
No.002).
* Class 1: Death or Permanent Disability Class 2: Serious Injury/Lost Time Class 3: Minor Injury resulting in no lost time
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10. Cutting and welding reinforcement (if required) Burns to hand and body 2 Use acetylene torch with care in a well ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves and clothing (refer to PPE SWI
No.001). Use flash back arrestors. Store oxyacetylene bottle
in an upright position. Store appropriate fire extinguisher
nearby. Use of oxyacetylene equipment by experienced
personnel only (refer to Safe Handling/Storage of Gas
Cylinders SWI No.022, Use of Oxy Acetylene SWI
No.005).
Employees to work off a platform erected for stripping
11. Dismantle formwork, stripping to decks, beams and Falls from heights 1
purposes, minimum or two working planks.
ramps.
12. When Releasing formwork from soffits the Falling objects 1 Ensure no one is working below.
following steps are to be followed: Wear hard hats and safety boots at all times (refer to PPE
SWI No.001).
1. Unscrew the U-heads
No drop stripping.
2. De-nail plywood from timber Display warning signs around stripping area displaying
3. Remove plywood ‘Warning Formwork Stripping’.
4. De-nail timber from bearers
5. Remove timber
6. De-nail bearers from U-heads
7. Remove bearers
* Class 1: Death or Permanent Disability Class 2: Serious Injury/Lost Time Class 3: Minor Injury resulting in no lost time
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12. (Cont’d) Falling objects 1 De-nail and stack material progressively. Refer to Manual
Handling SWI No.002.
8. Dismantle falsework by removing U-heads
followed by the removal of braces from frames.
9. If the above is to be carried out at a height
greater than 1.8m ensure works are carried out
on a platform with a minimum width of 450mm
(2 planks).
13. Erection and dismantling of walls, columns, stairs, Permanent or serious back 1 Employees to seek assistance from others while moving
decks and beams. injury due to improper manual heavy objects (refer to Manual Handling SWI No.002).
handling.
13. Erection and dismantling of walls, columns, stairs, Death or serious injury due to 1 Explosive power tools to be used only by a authorized
decks and beams (cont’d). explosive power tools. operator “Explosive power tools in use” warning sign to be
displayed. Operator to call out warning before firing a shot.
13. Erection and dismantling of walls, columns, stairs, Injury to head caused by 2 Employees to wear hard hats at all times (refer to PPE SWI
decks and beams (cont’d). hitting projecting timber or No.001).
falsework hardware.
13. Erection and dismantling of walls, columns, stairs, Injury caused by stepping on 2 All timber to be de-nailed before stacking. Employees to
decks and beams (cont’d). nails or sharp objects. wear safety footwear at all times (refer to PPE SWI
No.001). All protruding starterbar and steel pegs to have
plastic capping in place.
* Class 1: Death or Permanent Disability Class 2: Serious Injury/Lost Time Class 3: Minor Injury resulting in no lost time
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13. Erection and dismantling of walls, columns, stairs, Hearing loss due to work with 3 Employees to wear ear muffs during operation of ramset
decks and beams (cont’d). loud machinery and equipment. gun and power saw in confined spaces (refer to PPE SWI
No.001).
13. Erection and dismantling of walls, columns, stairs, Minor injuries such as cuts and 3 Employees to wear protective clothing (refer to PPE SWI
decks and beams (cont’d). lacerations. No.001).
13. Erection and dismantling of walls, columns, stairs, Eye injuries due to flying debris 3 Employees to wear protective eye equipment when
decks and beams (cont’d). and particles. working in areas of high concentration of dust and debris
(refer to PPE SWI No.001).
14. Clean down of decks. Respiratory damage caused by 3 Employees to wear mask and eye protection during these
dust becoming airborne during operations (refer to PPE SWI No.001). Refer to SWMS
blowing of decks. No.CF003
SPECIAL NOTES
* Class 1: Death or Permanent Disability Class 2: Serious Injury/Lost Time Class 3: Minor Injury resulting in no lost time
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FW 013 - Work Method Statement (Part 2)
Personal Qualifications and Experience: Personnel, Duties and Responsibilities: Training Required to Complete Work:
OHS Induction / Green Card Wear PPE Manual Handling
Tickets as required e.g. Explosive Power Tools.
Engineering Details/Certificates/WorkCover Approvals: Codes of Practice, Legislation:
Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000, Occupational Health & Safety Regulation
2001, Codes of Practice Formwork
Plant/Equipment: Maintenance Checks:
Power Tools; tested and tagged monthly, Extension Leads; tested and tagged
monthly
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Read & Signed by All Employees on Site:
FW 013 - Formwork and Steel Reinforcement Work Method Statement
Project : COMPANY ON HIRE
Contractor : Sydney Labour
ADDRESS
Employee Name Employee Signature Date
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