Safe Work Method Statement

Project Name: HSBC

Address: Visakhapatanam

Company Name: DISHA INTERIORS PVT LTD Activity/Trade: FALSE CEILING

Address: CHENNAI Office Contact No: 044-43523394
Project manager Name: P.Asaithambi Contact No : 9962990853
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
Site engg &
hse officer
Shifting the material from stored area to May get muscle strains while lifting material M Ensure permit to work system.
working area and placing. Trained workers to be engaged for this activity,
Ensure proper PPE’s(helmet, goggles, nose mask, jacket, hand glove,
safety belt, safety shoe)
Ensure the proper training and toolbox talk prior start job.
Barricade the work area, storage and display the signage’s

Mechanical handling for possible materials.

Take proper and safe body position before handling material

False Ceiling Works level marking
False Ceiling Works
Installation of anchors, brackets, grid,
Site engg &
Falls/Falling objects H Level markings are made with Only approved A type ladder to be used for hse officer
height works.
Barricade the work area and warning signage to be ensured.
Inspect ladder prior to use – make sure is in sound condition, clean and
undamaged.
Secure ladder to structure before climbing onto steps
Have another person near the ladder supervising the area to support the
ladder
Head injuries when working in ceiling space PPE – Gloves, goggles, hearing protection, dust mask, helmets, safety
Dust belt ,gloves as required.
Manual handling H Trolleys to be used for deliveries Site engg &
hse officer
Falls/Falling objects Only approved A type ladder (bathala) with outrigger, wheel mounted to
be used for height works.
Inspect ladder prior to use – make sure is in sound condition, clean and
undamaged.
Secure ladder to structure before climbing onto steps
Have another person near the ladder supervising the area to support the
ladder
Electric shock from live services or power Use the approved drilling machine & cutting machine test and tagged by
tools 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.
Drilling and cutting noise during operations. Wear designated hearing protection based on known or potential noise
levels by using ear plugs.
Dust formation by drilling. Wear dust masks and eye protection prior to start of job.
Installation of grid tiles Fall from the height & fall of materials Installation of grid tiles with approved A type ladder for height access Site engg &
H Barricade the work area warning signage to be displayed. hse officer

Untrained workers engaged for height works. Trained workers to be engaged for this activity,

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

Cut to hand due sharp edges Use proper PPE’S(hand gloves, mask, goggles, ear plug, helmet, safety
jacket, safety shoes, safety belt)
.

Injury other members working around Barricade the area with caution tape.

Muscle strain due to improper working Use correct posture while working and ensure adequate breaks are taken.
posture

Fixing of grid angles.

Cut injury while cutting the grid tile. H Use cut / Abrasive resistant gloves for cutting activity Site engg &
hse officer
Fall of material or fall from height and injury to Barricade the work area by caution tape and warning signage to be
legs and injuring the person working below ensured

Inhaling of dust during cutting and entry of Use proper PPE’S(hand gloves, mask, goggles, ear plug, helmet, safety
dust to eye. jacket, safety shoes, safety belt)

Muscle or back strain. Use correct posture while working and ensure adequate breaks are taken
 Falls
Working at heights.
Injuries to people below from falling objects
Dust Inhalation and entry to eyes
House Keeping / Clean area.
Tripping hazards while cleaning work area.
Cut injury while cleaning the cut pieces.
Site engg &
H Only approved A type(bathala) ladder to be used for height works. hse officer
When working at heights above 2 metres, ensure appropriate fall
protection is in place
Identify any other obstructions
Ensure ladders are placed on a level surface
Barricade the work area and warning signage to be ensured.
Barricade area to remove any dangers to other people in the area – this
will isolate hazards and control the risks
H
Use mechanical cleaning machine to avoid sweeping.
Site engg &
Pour the water drops to wet the surface.
hse officer
Use of dust mask,
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 PVC sheets to facilitate better housekeeping.
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):
Date on Site Date Left Site Product Name Purpose Location & Volume Used Controls MSDS Date MSDS
(ie. Application on site) on Site (& PPE to be worn) Attached
 (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: Time:
Comments: