SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT Integrated Management System SAFETY HUMAN RESOURCES ENVIRONMENT QUALITY

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1 Issue N: 2.0 SWMS N: 1 SWMS Review N: 2.0 Date f Issue: 1/02/16 Organisatin Name: Rsters Traffic Cntrl Phne: PCBU: David Patrick Address: / Swaffham Rd, Mint Fax: - ABN: Wrk : Traffic Cntrl fr Wrks n Rads Wrkplace Lcatin: Sydney (Varius Lcatin) f a persn falling mre than 2 metres Wrk n a telecmmunicatin twer Demlitin f lad-bearing structure (nte: in sme jurisdictins this is metres) Likely t invlve disturbing asbests Temprary lad-bearing supprt fr Wrk in r near a cnfined space structural alteratins r repairs Wrk in r near a shaft r trench deeper than 1.5m r a tunnel Use f explsives Wrk n r near pressurised gas mains r piping Wrk n r near chemical, fuel r Wrk n r near energised electrical Wrk in an area that may have a High Cnstructin Wrk: refrigerant lines installatins r services Cntaminated r flammable atmsphere Tilt-up r precast cncrete elements Wrk n, in r adjacent t a rad, railway, shipping lane r ther traffic crridr in use by traffic ther than pedestrians Wrk in an area with mvement f pwered mbile plant Wrk in areas with artificial extremes f temperature Wrk in r near water r ther liquid that invlves a risk f drwning Diving wrk This SWMS Has been develped in cnsultatin with the fllwing participants: SWMS develped by: Paul Winter & Michelle Zinn SWMS apprved by: David Patrick Psitin: Operatins Manager & Operatins Psitin: Directr Crdinatr Signature: Signature: respnsible fr ensuring cmpliance with SWMS: Print Name: Date SWMS received: Signature: Measures in place t ensure cmpliance with the SWMS: Rsters Traffic Cntrl including, plicies, prcedures, and frms. Cmplete Pre- Start, randm inspectins by management, t mnitr jbsite and staff. Persn respnsible fr reviewing Paul Winter (Operatins Manager) SWMS : Hw will SWMS Cntrls be reviewed: As per the IMS Safe Wrk Statement Prcedure 00 Next Review Date: February Reviewers Signature: LEGISLATION, CODES OF PRACTICE & STANDARDS Legislatin Standards Cdes f Practice Wrk Health & Safety Act 11, AS Traffic Cntrl fr Wrks n Rads CONSTRUCTION WORK Cde f Practice Wrk Health & Safety Regulatins 11 AS/NZS 4602 High visibility safety garments FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE Cde f Practice Wrkers cmpensatin Act 1 AS/NZS 101 Occupatinal prtective helmets AS1 Safety signs fr the ccupatinal envirnment ISO 14001:14, ISO 401:01, ISO 001:0 Cntrlled Electrnic Dcument Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Effective date: February 16 Apprved by: Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Revisin required: February Page 1

2 Issue N: 2.0 Plant & Equipment t be used Safety Verificatin Cmpleted (Y/N) Frm Used Service Recrds (Y/N) Lcatin f Recrds Traffic Cntrl Vehicle YES NO FORM 26. Daily Dcket Sheet YES NO Vehicle Fleet Manager Trailer Munted C-Type Arrw Bard YES NO FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start YES NO Hired Equipment Lighting Twer YES NO FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start YES NO Hired Equipment Trailer Munted Traffic Signals YES NO FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start YES NO Hired Equipment VMS Bard YES NO FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start YES NO Hired Equipment Traffic Cntrl Signs (A-Type, B-Type) YES NO FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start YES NO N/A Traffic Cnes / Bllards YES NO FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start YES NO N/A Safety Barriers (Cncrete / Water filled) YES NO FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start YES NO N/A STOP SLOW Batns YES NO FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start YES NO N/A Tw-Way Radis YES NO FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start YES NO N/A Illuminated Night Wands YES NO FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start YES NO N/A Extender Ples YES NO FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start YES NO N/A Pram Ramps / Pedestrian Ramps YES NO FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start YES NO N/A 4. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TO BE USED Prduct Name Applicatin Prduct Labelled (Y/N) MSDS Supplied (Y/N) Class 1, 2 r Unleaded Petrl Fuel fr vehicles YES NO YES NO 2 YES NO Diesel Fuel fr vehicles YES NO YES NO 2 YES NO Class 1: High Class 2: Medium Class : Lw YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO Classified as Hazardus MSDS (Y/N) Des the substance and its assciated hazards have the ptential t kill r cause permanent disability? (e.g. lung disease) If YES: & cntrl measures assciated with the prduct/ substance & the precautins fr its use are utlined in the SWMS Des the substance and its assciated hazards have the ptential t cause a serius injury, illness which will temprarily disable (e.g. dermatitis) Des the substance and its assciated hazards have the ptential t cause a minr injury which wuld nt disable (e.g. mild skin rash) Cntrlled Electrnic Dcument Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Effective date: February 16 Apprved by: Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Revisin required: February Page 2

3 Issue N: 2.0 Cntrlled Electrnic Dcument Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Effective date: February 16 Apprved by: Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Revisin required: February Page

4 Issue N: Operating Traffic Cntrl Vehicle Assessing Wrksite fr hazards, Checking Plans, cmpleting Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start Pssible hazards assciated with activity Striking ther Vehicles, pedestrians, c-wrkers. Speeding Rad cnditins, rad type. Frequent stpping. Prly maintained vehicle. Unlicensed persnnel driving vehicle. Equipment falling ff the vehicle Blind spt when reversing traffic cntrl vehicle. Mbile Phne Use Refuelling vehicle (Unleaded Petrl / Diesel) Crests, hills, cmmercial/residential driveways, Intersectins, side streets, Pedestrians and ftpaths and crssings, building site, verhead pwer lines, Pr rad cnditin, Traffic Speed TCP, VMP r PMP incrrect Damaged Traffic Cntrl Signs & Devices Impact f Cntractr wrks Change f plans fr Cntractr wrks Permits Cmmunicatin PPE nt available r incrrect Sunburn Cntrl Measures (Using the Hierarchy f Cntrl) ) Islate Ensure flashing beacns are n whilst driving n the jbsite, Install vehicle Trackers t mnitr driver, must hld a current p2 drivers licence r higher t perate traffic cntrl vehicles, must bey lcal traffic laws and regulatins, When perating vehicle ensure yu d nt make sudden stps, Ensure yu cmplete Vehicle check lcated n the daily dcket sheet, Vehicle must be up t date with services and registratin prir t perating, Ensure all equipment is strapped dwn befre driving. When reversing vehicle ensure yu use a sptter, all mirrrs, reversing beeper, flashing beacns, revering camera (if installed), Mbile phne use is nt permitted whilst driving unless using an apprved hands free set, Ensure Fuel is purchased at an apprved Fuel Statin. Vehicles must be filled up at the bwser ensuring the filler nzzle is lcated inside the filler tank befre squeezing the handle, Asses the TCP and envirnment mdify the TCP t suit using the TCAW Manual versin 4, ensure the Emergency Meeting Pint is marked n the TCP, Identify/recrd/cntrl/cmmunicate all nsite hazards & assciated risks in the FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre-Start, Ensure yu have all the crrect signs and devices and inspect them befre use, reprt and recrd damaged signs, Ensure yu read & sign ff n current SWMS, Ensure all persnnel have cmpleted the training & licenses as per SWMS, these must be current and n their persn, Cmmunicate with client and btain all necessary details, Ensure yu have all relevant dcumentatin i.e., ROL permits, Speed Zne Authrisatins, Plice Permits, etc., Ensure yu are n the same frequency fr tw-way radis, r ensure yu can cmmunicate via line f sight Ensure yu are wearing the crrect PPE as per task including: Ankle supprted safety bts, Hi Vis Shirt/Vest, Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, L/S Navy Blue Pants. Ensure yu apply sun screen t expsed skin Lcate a shaded area fr breaks 24 Persn Respnsible Management All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel Cntrlled Electrnic Dcument Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Effective date: February 16 Apprved by: Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Revisin required: February Page 4

5 Issue N: 2.0 Pssible hazards assciated with activity Cntrl Measures (Using the Hierarchy f Cntrl) ) Islate Persn Respnsible Team leader Installing signs and devices as per the Traffic Cntrl Plan TCP Order f signs and devices Sign visibility Travel directin when installing traffic cntrl signs and devices Manual handling Persnnel struck by passing traffic when installing signs and devices Parked vehicles bstructing/striking signs wind Cuts, abrasins, pinch pints f signs day/night Signs & devices installed incrrectly Lane widths Onsite plant & Machinery striking verhead pwer lines Persnnel falling int pen trenches/pits Signs and devices falling ver, bstructed Ensure signs and devices are setup as per TCP, in the fllwing rder. - Advance warning and regulatry signs - All intermediate advance warning and regulatry signs and devices required in advance f the taper r start f the wrk area. - All delineating devices required t frm a taper including flashing arrw signs r temprary hazard markers where required. - Delineatin f the wrk area r side track - All ther warning and regulatry signs, including terminatin and end f temprary speed zne signs Ensure all signs and devices are installed s they are visible t ncming traffic. Ensure yu always travel in the directin f nrmal traffic flw when setting up signs and devices. Ensure yu read and sign nt SWMS N.14 Manual Handling Traffic Cntrl Signs & Devices Ensure Traffic Cntrl Vehicle is used t install signs and devices. Remving all equipment frm the passenger side f the vehicle and psitining the Vehicle with the flashing beacns n in between the ncming traffic and wrkers. If applicable use the munted b-type arrw bard and set it t flashing hazards. Ensure yu d nt crss rads r carriageways n ft when erecting signs Ensure yu place traffic cnes next t signs On windy days Ensure yu weigh signs dwn using either sand bags r bllard bases. Watch yur step when placing signs n uneven surfaces Ensure yu install apprved signs and devices rated fr the specific time f day Yu must hld a current yellw ticket t install and remve traffic cntrl signs and devices Ensure traffic has a safe trafficable lane t travel n Place yellw traffic cnes where verhead pwer lines crss the wrksite Islate pen trench / pit with traffic cnes Ensure traffic cntrllers are aware f lcatin f trenches and All Persnnel / All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel Team leader Team leader Cntrlled Electrnic Dcument Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Effective date: February 16 Apprved by: Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Revisin required: February Page 5

6 Issue N: Wrking nsite accrding t TCP: Shulder Clsure / Lane Clsure / Lateral Shift / Cntra Flw Wrking nsite accrding t TCP: stp slw peratin Pssible hazards assciated with activity Persnnel struck by passing traffic Persnnel struck by machinery / mbile plant / trucks Parking plant & machinery Lcal traffic speeding thrugh jbsite - Traffic cntrller struck by speeding car Cntractr crssing the rad Persnnel struck by traffic Persnnel struck by machinery / mbile plant / trucks Cllisins Fatigue Pr cmmunicatin Pr visibility Lcal traffic speed Intersectins, Multiple Lanes Cntractr crssing the rad Cntrl Measures (Using the Hierarchy f Cntrl) ) Islate pits. Stay Clear (min 1.5m) frm trench edge Check signs and devices regularly. Recrd n FORM 4. Wrksite Inductin & Pre Start Ensure yu have a safe escape rute. Ensure yu are alert at all times and scanning the wrksite t ensure traffic flw is cnstant. Stand clear frm prceeding traffic / machinery / trucks. Ensure yu psitin yurself s yu have a gd view f the site, and the rad but away frm the impact zne. Park all plant / machinery n the same side as the setup. Ensure yu alert all persnnel when traffic is speeding thrugh the jbsite. Recrd and prvide registratin t the plice Ensure yu keep a STOP/SLOW bat clse at hand at all times. Maintain gd cmmunicatin with all mbile plant / machine peratrs. Stp traffic when required by the cntractr D nt face yur back t the traffic, face yur back twards the kerb s yu can see bth sides f the rad. Ensure yu are psitined s yu are visible t the traffic, and have a suitable escape rute. D nt stand in the middle f the rad when stpping traffic, but n the side f the rad until traffic acknwledges yur sign. Ensure Traffic cntrllers are lcated s that the sight distance is 1.5D between them and the ncming traffic. Ensure yu chse a safe gap when stpping the traffic. Stand clear frm prceeding traffic / machinery / trucks. Ensure the rad is clear and safe befre releasing traffic. Ensure yu stp traffic using a STOP/SLOW bat. Relieve traffic cntrllers r place n ther duties every 2 hurs. Use tw-way radis wherever pssible. Ensure yu acknwledge and expect acknwledgement when using tw-way radis. Ensure the psted speed is at 60Km/h r less befre cnducting Stp Slw. Ensure 1 Traffic Cntrller is used per lane f traffic whilst cnducting Stp / Slw Ensure yu are alert at all times and scanning the wrksite Persn Respnsible All Persnnel Traffic Cntrllers All Persnnel All Persnnel Traffic Cntrllers t Ntify Cntractr All Persnnel Traffic Cntrllers Traffic Cntrllers Traffic Cntrller Traffic Cntrller Traffic Cntrller Traffic Cntrller Traffic Cntrller Traffic Cntrller Traffic Cntrller Traffic Cntrller Traffic Cntrller Traffic Cntrller Traffic Cntrller Traffic Cntrller Cntrlled Electrnic Dcument Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Effective date: February 16 Apprved by: Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Revisin required: February Page 6

7 Issue N: Wrking nsite accrding t TCP: Rad clsures / Deturs Pssible hazards assciated with activity Persnnel struck by traffic / machinery / mbile plant / trucks Residents / lcal businesses within rad clsure Cmmunicatin Cntrl Measures (Using the Hierarchy f Cntrl) ) Islate Stp traffic when required by the cntractr Psitin yurself away frm the impact zne, and at each apprach end f rad clsure /detur. Ensure yu are alert at all times and scanning the wrksite Stay clear frm machinery, trucks & plant Install Resident Access Only signs and prvide suitable access t residents (if applicable). Islate the impact zne frm the public, using extender ples, traffic cnes, and temprary fencing. Ntify lcal residents f wrks letter bx drps Use Tw-Way radis wherever pssible Maintain gd cmmunicatin with all mbile plant / machine peratrs, traffic cntrllers, and team leader Persn Respnsible Traffic Cntrller Traffic Cntrller All persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel Cntractr All Persnnel All Persnnel Prviding access t vehicles, trucks, mbile plant, and machinery t wrksite. Assisting and prviding a safe ftpath fr pedestrians Persnnel struck by traffic / machinery / mbile plant / trucks Cmmunicatin Damage t traffic cnes Pedestrians struck by traffic Pedestrians struck by machinery / mbile plant / trucks Materials and tls laying n ftpath Pedestrians falling int pen trench / pits Slips, trips, and falls Yung children/ schl children, elderly persns, handicapped, Fllwing the prcedures in step 5 f SWMS, Stp the lane f traffic affected when allwing vehicles, mbile plant, machinery t exit/enter wrk site Psitin yurself s that yu are visible t traffic, machinery, and mbile plant. Stay clear frm the impact zne and passing trucks, mbile plant. Maintain gd cmmunicatin with all mbile plant / machinery peratrs, traffic cntrllers, and team leader. Signal Traffic Cntrllers when cntractr is entering / exiting site Mve traffic cnes ut f the way t allw cntractr t enter / exit site Ensure that when pedestrians have been diverted nt an existing radway the pedestrian path will have t be separated frm vehicular traffic by temprary fencing prvided that; - The clearance f the delineated edge f the traffic lane is at least 1.2m and the speed f traffic is 60km/h r less: r - The clearance t the delineated edge f traffic is less than 1.2m and the speed f traffic is 40km/h r less: r Ensure the use f existing pedestrian crssings if yu can. If nt ensure yu prvide alternative facilities as near as pssible t Traffic Cntrllers All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel Cntrlled Electrnic Dcument Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Effective date: February 16 Apprved by: Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Revisin required: February Page

8 Issue N: Traffic cntrl wrking n rads at night time, and prly lit situatins. Pssible hazards assciated with activity visually impaired, and intxicated persns Reduced visibility fr persnnel Reduced visibility fr traffic Traffic Cntrl signs and devices Change in wrking patterns increasing persnnel fatigue Change in mtrist behaviur Wrks during wet weather Slippery rad surfaces reducing breaking distance fr traffic Reduced visibility fr traffic and Traffic Cntrllers Malfunctin f tw-way radis if they get saturated with water Vehicles lsing cntrl n slippery rads Traffic Cntrllers get wet and unable t keep warm (trrential Cntrl Measures (Using the Hierarchy f Cntrl) ) Islate established crssing. Ensure pedestrians are separated frm the wrk area. Clearly define the wrk area using temprary fencing. Ensure gd huse keeping Temprary ftpaths shall prvide a clear path f travel and need t be: - Adequately signpsted t indicate the directin f the ftway. - Of all-weather standard including ramps ver gutters that may have water velcities ver 1m/s - Of equivalent material and perfrmance t the adjacent ftpaths and nt pse a trip hazard fr the range f pedestrians. - At lcal cnstrictin nt be less then 1m width. Elsewhere a width f at least 2m shall be prvided. Mnitr pedestrians and give assistance as necessary. Seek Assistance frm Team leader when dealing with Irate Pedestrians r cnfrntatin Ensure the wrksite and traffic cntrllers are fldlit using existing r external fldlighting. Ensure yu wear apprved high visibility night PPE including day/night vest and RMS apprved night veralls. Ensure yu incrprate the use f illuminated night wands when cntrlling traffic. All signs and devices must be apprpriate and cmply with night use. Ntify if yu have symptms r shwing signs f fatigue. Mnitr wrksite and alert ther persnnel f speeding traffic. Asses the jbsite, if necessary extend the jbsite t increase visibility, and r reduce the psted speed limit Assess jb site with client supervisr. If a decisin is made t stp wrk until rain ceases call the ffice and infrm peratins that wrk has stpped. Keep tw-way radis ut f rain. Wear apprved High Visibility wet weather gear. 22 Persn Respnsible All Persnnel All Persnnel Principal Cntractr All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel & Client All Persnnel All Persnnel Cntrlled Electrnic Dcument Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Effective date: February 16 Apprved by: Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Revisin required: February Page

9 Issue N: 2.0 Pssible hazards assciated with activity dwn purs) Cntrl Measures (Using the Hierarchy f Cntrl) ) Islate Persn Respnsible Remval f signs and devices (packing up jbsite) Wrks near high nise machinery / plant / saw cutters Traffic cntrl wrk in ht & cld cnditins Cntractr has nt cmpleted wrks and is leaving the rad in an unsafe cnditin Persnnel struck by passing traffic Travel Directin Slips, trips, and falls frm uneven surfaces Manual handling Cuts, abrasins, pinch pints Crssing rads / carriageways Hearing damage Dehydratin Heat exhaustin Fatigue lwered cncentratin Slwed reflexes Ensure the cntractr is ff the rad and has left the rad in a suitable cnditin. Traffic Cntrl Vehicle shall be used t remve signs and devices. Placing all equipment frm the passenger side f the vehicle and psitining the vehicle with the flashing beacns n in between the ncming traffic and wrkers. If applicable use the munted b-type arrw bard t mve traffic in t adjacent lane. Always travel in the directin f nrmal traffic flw when packing up. Remval f signs and devices shuld be undertaken in the reverse rder f erectin, prgressing frm the wrk area ut tward the appraches e.g. pick up traffic cnes first, and then pick up yur signs. Ensure yu read and sign nt SWMS fr Manual Handling Traffic Cntrl Signs & Devices Use glves when manual handling signs Ensure yu d nt crss rads r carriageways n ft when remving signs Ensure yu are wearing apprved ear prtectin e.g. ear plugs when standing in the prximity f the saw cutter. Ensure persnnel are nt psitined in the impact zne and away frm high nise areas Ht utdr cnditins All breaks shall be taken in shaded areas. Mnitr temperature, humidity and wrkers physical respnse t envirnmental cnditins, persns shwing signs f heat stress will stp wrk immediately. Prvide frequent rest breaks and/r rtate duties t allw peple t cl dwn. Ensure yu drink plenty f water Cld utdr cnditins Wear extra garments and glves Mnitr envirnmental cnditins, and the physical wellbeing f peple when wrk invlves prlnged r repeated expsure t cld. 24 All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel Team leader All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel Cntrlled Electrnic Dcument Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Effective date: February 16 Apprved by: Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Revisin required: February Page

10 Issue N: Wrks in rural areas and bushland Pssible hazards assciated with activity Wildlife / insects / spiders / snakes Bites / stings Venm induced pisning Allergic reactins Bush fire Cntrl Measures (Using the Hierarchy f Cntrl) ) Islate Observe fr signs f difficulty i.e. shivering, hands becme numb Check equipment fr spider and insects prir t picking it up. Stay clear frm areas susceptible t snakes & spiders. Stay clear frm wildlife, d nt apprach prvke r tuch them. Dispse f cigarette s respnsibly D nt Light fire s r cnduct ht wrks 24 Persn Respnsible All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel All Persnnel Cntrlled Electrnic Dcument Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Effective date: February 16 Apprved by: Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Revisin required: February Page 10

11 Issue N: 2.0 Qualificatins and experience required t Training required t cmplete wrk Wh is required t have cmpleted the cmplete the task Training/Qualificatins Traffic Cntrl (Blue Ticket) Blue Card training thrugh RTO Traffic Cntrllers & Apply Traffic Cntrl Plans (Yellw Card) Yellw card training thrugh RTO Selected Traffic cntrllers & Prepare a Wrk Zne Traffic Management training thrugh RTO Plan (Red Card) Apply First Aid Certificate First Aid Training thrugh RTO Manual Handling Read and understand SWMS n.14 Manual Traffic Cntrllers & Handling Traffic Cntrl Signs & Devices Hazard & Incident Reprting Cmpany Inductin Traffic Cntrllers & Emergency Prcedures Cmpany Inductin Traffic Cntrllers & PPE Training Cmpany Inductin Traffic Cntrllers & Permits / Certificates / Wrk Cver Apprvals Cntrlled Electrnic Dcument Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Effective date: February 16 Apprved by: Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Revisin required: February Page 11

12 Issue N: 2.0 Emplyee Cnsultatin & Sign-Off I have read and understd this SWMS, and will cmply with all requirements Print Name Signature Psitin Date Print Name Signature Psitin Date Cntrlled Electrnic Dcument Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Effective date: February 16 Apprved by: Rsters Traffic Cntrl Pty Ltd Revisin required: February Page 12