Safe Work Method Statement

Project Name: HSBC

Address: Vosakhapatinam

Company Name: Disha Interiors Pvt Ltd. Activity/Trade: GYPSUM PARTITION/ COLUMN FRAMING, Cladding&
PANELING/POP PUNNING
Address: jafarkhanpet Chennai. Office Contact No: 044-43523394.
Project manager : Mr. Asaithambi Contact No: 9176631102
Person who
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
will ensure
(Break the job down into steps. (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of this
Each step should accomplish some step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See
Controls below as a guide happens
major task and be in logical could lead to an accident or potential harm below)
sequence.) arising.) 1. Eliminate the Hazard
2. Substitute the material or equipment
3. Isolate the hazard
4. Implement Engineering control
5. Implement Administrative control
6. PPE
Hse and site
engg
MAIN ACTIVITY: Ensure permit to work system.
Gypsum board partition: Slip, trip H Trained workers to be engaged for this activity,
Ensure proper PPE’s(helmet, goggles, nose mask, jacket, hand glove,
Shifting the material (pop cements & pop safety belt, safety shoe)
board) from stored area to working area Ensure the proper training and toolbox talk prior start job.
and placing. Barricade the work area, storage and display the signage’s

Material does not adequate side clearance for Ensure that the hand / fingers do not get jammed in between material and
lifting. floor by carrying material with hands inside the maximum width of the item
carried.
Use the material trolley where ever possible

Damaging of gypsum powder bags or cement Use appropriate PPE’s

bags & gyb board. Ensure that they get additional support of personal before lifting.

Cutting of aluminum frames, wooden
piece, Gyb board / fire rated board for
required size and fixing by power tool.
Construction of frame work, Gyb board
work and punning from ground level to
ceiling levels using approved A type .
Preparation of surface
Electric shock due to power machine
malfunction.
Drilling and cutting noise during operations.
Dust formation by drilling.
Overhead obstructions. Hand arm, leg and
head cuts Cut / wound due to sharp edges
Cut injury due to rotating wheel.
Dust inhalation and entry to eye.
Noise due to friction
Fall from the height & fall of materials
Mixing & applying of POP
Skin / eye irritation due to splash over the
POP
Muscle strain due to improper working
posture
Hand injury while smashing
Dust inhalation
Dust particles entering the eye
Trip and fall due to waste pop and board
Hse and site
H Use the approved drilling machine & cutting machine test and tagged by engg
licensed electrician.
Use correct type and size of drilling bit and take supervisor approval
before the start of drilling.
Check the tools for malfunction. Use Plug top. Wear hand gloves.
Battery operated tools where possible.
Wear designated hearing protection based on known or potential noise
levels by using ear plugs
Wear dust masks and eye protection prior to start of job.
Identify other high level obstructions prior to entering approved A type
ladder.
Use of cut/abrasive resistant gloves, safety shoes, hat and tools.
Wear long sleeved shirt and long trousers.
Polish the sharp edges during fabrication.
Wear hand gloves; pad up the sharp edged materials with care.
Use cut resistant(dotted hand gloves)
Wear nose mask & ear plug.
Only approved A type ladder, to be used for height works.
H Inspect ladder prior to use – make sure is in sound condition, clean and Hse and site
undamaged. engg
Secure ladder to structure before climbing onto steps
Have another person near the ladder supervising the area to support the
ladder
Use dust mask, goggles, rubber hand gloves, full clothing and gumboot.
The working tools like trowel, shovel should be checked for loose grips
before starting.
Use correct posture while working and ensure adequate breaks are taken.
Use gloves. Check the grip of the hamper.
Hse and site
Wear mask. engg
Wear Goggles.
Clear the pop waste regularly.
 Hse and site
Preparation of POP mix. Inhaling of plaster of Paris dust. Mask to be used. Ensure the worker is updated with MSDS. engg
H
Burn Injury to the hand and palm in contact Use PV glove for the work and full sleeve shirt during the work.
with the POP. Use adequate Bowl for mixing and trowel to mix the ingredient.

Slipping on floor due to spillage of water on Unwanted spillage to be removed immediately and use required amount
floor. of water for the work

Entry to the eye and dust inhalation. Mask and goggles to be used.

Application of Plaster of Paris to the wall. Back injury while reaching for material and H Apply the material in small quantity. Hse and site
while application to the wall’ engg

Fall from height and injury to legs and injuring Barricade the work area by caution tape and warning signage to be
the person working below ensured

Inhaling of POP dust Ensure the worker is guided on the effects of POP dust.

Entry to the eye. Goggles to be used.

Burn Injury to the hand in contact with the Ensure the person is wearing full sleeves and long pants with glove.
POP.

Slipping on floor due to spillage of water on Unwanted spillage to be mopped immediately and use required amount of
floor. water for the work.
Advisable to use PVC sheet at work area to facilitate better housekeeping

House Keeping / Clean area. Dust Inhalation and entry to eyes Use mechanical cleaning machine to avoid sweeping. Hse and site
M Pour the water drops to wet the surface. engg
Use of dust mask,

Tripping hazards while cleaning work area.

Inspect work / walk area for potential slip trip fall obstructions prior to start
of work and remove, if not possible mark with visible tape / flags.
Close work area to prevent entrance of others.
General clean of the area prior to starting activity.
Advisable to use PVC sheet at work area to facilitate better housekeeping
Cut injury while removing the cut pieces.
Use cut / Abrasive resistant gloves and use spades and brushes with
pans to prevent direct contact.
 Personnel Summary
SUPERVISOR’S DETAILS
Supervisors Name & Qualifications: Name:
Experience:
Qualifications:
Supervisor’s Responsibilities: In addition to the above, the supervisor is to provide training in the use of this SWMS, issue PPE and provide training in the same, supervise the
work, ensure conformity with this SWMS, amend the SWMS when additional hazards are found (and if applicable, ensure all workers receive a
tool-box talk to discuss the control measures for the additional hazards).

DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING THAT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO PEOPLE INVOLVED WITH THE WORK

H&S GENERAL INDUCTION: General Safety Induction

WORK ACTIVITY TRAINING: Scaffold safety, Working at height, Manual handling & Operation of power tools

SITE INDUCTION: Site safety induction,

OTHER: (List other training undertaken by workers):

TICKETS, PERMITS or LICENCES REQUIRED to undertake this work (ie. Certificates of Competency, Confined Spaces etc):

Scaffolding & Power tools competency certificate

LEGISLATION, CODES OF PRACTICE and GUIDELINES applicable to this work

BOCW ACT 1996 & RULES 1998, TAMILNADU BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS (REGULATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND CONDITIONS OF
SERVICE) RULES 2006.

SP 62 (S and T) : 1997 Handbook on Building Construction Practices (Excluding Electrical Work)

SP 70 : 2001 Handbook on Construction Safety Practices
IS 3696 : Part 1 : 1987 Safety code of scaffolds and ladders: Part 1 Scaffolds
IS 4014 : Part 1 : 1967 Code of practice for steel tubular scaffolding Part 1 Definitions and materials
IS 4014 : Part II : 1967 Code of Practice for Steel Tubular Scaffolding - Part II : Safety Regulations for Scaffolding
IS 13416 : Part 1 : 1992 Recommendations for preventive measures against hazards at workplaces Part 1 Falling material hazards prevention
IS 13416 : Part 2 : 1992 Recommendations for preventive measures against hazards at workplaces Part 2 Fall prevention
IS 13416 : Part 4 : 1994 Recommendations for preventive measures against hazards at workplaces Part 4 Timber structure
IS 7293 : 1974 Safety code for working with construction machinery
 Additional Codes and Standards applicable to this trade:

Equipment & Material Summary

PLANT and EQUIPMENT USED and MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY :

Serial Plant/Equipment Contractor WorkCover Plant Hazards Maintenance/service records and log books sighted
Registration No identified and by Principle Contractor prior to equipment being
(if applicable) controlled within used on site?
SWMS?
Yes No Sign Date

1
2

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT USED DURING THE WORKS (Attach Electrical Equipment Register if applicable):
Item Tag/Item Testers Name & Signature License Number Test Date Result Test Date Result
Number
Cutting machine ____ /____ /____ ____ /____ /____
Drilling /
Hammering ____ /____ /____ ____ /____ /____
machine
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES or DANGEROUS GOODS USED IN THE WORKS and anticipated volumes (Attach MSDS if applicable):
MSDS
Purpose Location & Volume Used Controls
Date on Site Date Left Site Product Name MSDS Date Attached
(ie. Application on site) on Site (& PPE to be worn)
(Y/N)
/ / / / Cement / /
/ / / / / /
N.B. - All workers must be trained in the safe use of all chemicals and provided with the PPE required when using and storing these chemicals. Disposal is to be as per the waste disposal methods
in the MSDS. Spillage and leaks are to be cleaned up as per the spill/leak procedures identified in the MSDS.
We agree that we have been consulted in the hazards and control measures and agree to complete the work in accordance with our Safe Work
Method Statement (SWMS).
We have been provided with training in all tasks outlined in our SWMS and in the Codes of Practice applicable to our work.

Employee / Worker Signature Date Employee / Worker Signature Date

1. 8.
/ / / /
2. / / 9. / /
3. / / 10. / /
4. / / 11. / /
5. / / 12. / /
6. / / 13. / /

Reviewed by: Signature: Date:

(Principal Contractor’s Representative)

Any changes, additions or deletions made to this SWMS are to be covered with the above personnel and the Principal Contractors representative at a
Toolbox meeting (Record date and time of Toolbox meeting below):

Date: 25.7.2019 Time:

Comments:

A copy of the Toolbox Meeting must be attached to this SWMS.