safeworkmethodstatements-rooftilingsydney.docVIP

ROOF TILING - SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT No 1 RISK RATING = 1 High risk / 2 Medium Risk / 3 Low Risk Site Address : _________________________________________________Builder / Owner:_________________________________ Contractor : _________________________________________________________________ ABN :_________________________ Sub-Contractor :_____________________________________________ Ph :____________________ Fax :____________________ Person Responsible : _____________________________________ Signed : ______________________________ Date : __ / __ / __ SWMS 1 NOTES : Refer O.H. S. Act 2000, O.H. S. Regulations 2001 and to relevant WorkCover Codes of Practice for Additional Information Standard activities Safe Work on Roofs – Part 2 for Residential Buildings, Electrical Practices for Construction Work ACTIVITY HAZARD RISK Control Measures or Safe Job Procedures 1. Working on a roof Fall from the edge __ 1. CONTROL MEASURES ARE REQUIRED AT ANY HEIGTH WHERE THERE IS A RISK OF FALLING or through the the such as Scaffolding (a securely fenced work platform) or secure perimeter screens, fencing, handrails or roof other forms of physical restraints that are capable of arresting the fall of a person. 2. Keep the soles of shoes clean. 3. Use two pairs of shoes in damp conditions – place a pair for walking on the ground at the base of the ladder, e.g. gumboots for muddy conditions and roofing shoes for ladder and roof (ladder must be tied off). 4. Erect ladder on a level and solid base away from overhead obstructions 5. Place ladder bases one metre out from the wall for every four metres in height and a minimum height of 1metre above the level of the roof access point. 6. Secure ladder with a gutter guard /ladder brackets and tie off. 7. Always maintain a minimum three point contact when climbing a ladder i.e. both hand