Communication of Control Measures
Who do we need to Communicate To Employees Subcontractors Professionals Visitors
Methods of Communications Induction SWMS Toolbox Talks Other Methods – Memos – Noticeboards
Induction
Induction Requirements 1.Competencies & Qualifications
Induction Requirements 1.Competencies & Qualifications 2.Emergency Procedures
Induction Requirements 1.Competencies & Qualifications 2.Emergency Procedures 3.First Aid & Accident Procedure
Induction Requirements 1.Competencies & Qualifications 2.Emergency Procedures 3.First Aid & Accident Procedure 4.Site Specific Hazards & Control Measures
Methods of Communications Induction SWMS Toolbox Talks Other Methods – Memos – Noticeboards
SWMS Convey an Agreed Work Method Must be able to be Understood by Workers Must address hazards and specify Control measures
SWMS – THE LAW
High Risk Construction Work
Safe Work Method Statement - Purpose Supervisors & Workers understand the work process for “High Risk Activity” Work Process is Set Out in a Logical Sequence Hazards & Control identified with the sequence
Safe Work Method Statement Activity Broken down into basic steps The Steps should allow an Analysis of the hazards The level of detail is to ensure all hazards are identified
Safe Work Method Statement Needs to be in a format that can be easily understood by those who “NEED TO KNOW”. Workers Supervisors Principle Contractors
Who is Responsible to Compile a SWMS A PCBU conducting High Risk Work MUST ensure a SWMS is prepared. This MUST be prepared in consultation with ALL relevant parties to the High Risk Work Who would be the relevant parties
MULTIPLE PARTIES TO AN ACTIVITIE 1 SWMS may suffice Ensure that there are no inconsistencies I think it is a bad idea
Preparing a SWMS Circumstances that may affect the High Risk Activity The WHS Safety Management Plan prepared by the Principle Contractor
SWMS - Contents Name, Address & ABN of PCBU Details of person responsible to ensure that it is implemented, enforced & monitored
SWMS - Contents
Name of Principle Contractor Work site address Preparation Date Date given to Principle Contractor Review Dates
SWMS - Contents Names of Persons Consulted Clear Directions of the Control Measures being implemented
SWMS - Compliance
Person Being PCBU
SWMS - Compliance
Code of Practice
SWMS – Copy Must be Given to Principle Contractor
SWMS – Must be Reviewed
Methods of Communications Induction SWMS Toolbox Talks Other Methods – Memos – Noticeboards
Tool Box Talk - Proforma
Record of WHS Safety Meeting
Methods of Communications Induction SWMS Toolbox Talks Notice Board – Posters etc
Posters
Methods of Communications Induction SWMS Toolbox Talks Notice Board – Posters etc. Memos, Newsletters etc.
Memo
Newsletter
Methods of Communications Induction SWMS Toolbox Talks Notice Board – Posters etc. Memos, Newsletters etc. Training