SWMS - Hot Work

Safe Work Method Statement
Project Name: Sandvik Asia Pvt Ltd
Company Name: Architects Evolution Activity/Trade: Hot Work (Welding Work)
E - Extreme Risk: The hazard has the potential to kill or permanently disable a person H - High Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI ≥ 7 days
M - Medium Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI < 7 days L - Low Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a minor injury that will not disable a person (ie: Nil LTI)
Person
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
who will
(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 ensure 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
7.
Vehicle movement at site Improper horn M  Vehicle & Driver license should be check.
Over speed  Speed limits should be only 10 Kmph while entering
Untrained drive in gate. Project
manager/
Pinch point, STF  Stopper must be use.
Project in
Over load  Vehicle parking should be designed near entry gate. charge
 PPEs. safety helmet, safety shoes should be wear
driver while entry in material gate.
 Safety induction should be conducted.
 Horn should be proper.
 ID Card must be carried.
 Seat belt & side mirror should be proper.
 Ensure no use of mobile phone while driving.
Person
who will
6. PPE
7.
Mobilization of Man power Unskilled person, personal injury, M  Medical& physical fit workers shall be deploying for Project
property damage manager/
this activity.
Project in
 Health check-up must be done prior to enter the charge
site.
 Safety induction & site safety rules & regulation shall
be done prior to enter the site.
 Mandatory & required PPEs shall be used by all
workers.
 Gate pass for all the worker & staff shall be
provided.
 Tool box talk shall be conduct before start the
activity.
 Take work permit before start the activity.
 Job specific training must be conducted.
Person
who will
6. PPE
7.
Improper Handling M  Work permit must be taken prior to start the Project
Fall of material  Ensure Training on manual material shifting to manager/
Fall of person Project in
workers by concern supervisors.
charge
Improper Communication  Ensure all the person will properly have trained.
Material Handling Minor injuries  Ensure PPE`s like hand Gloves, shoulder pad.
Serious injury
 Keep safe access & egress clean, neat & tidy
 Proper stacking of materials

 Use of appropriate PPEs such as nose mask, safety
goggles, rubber hand gloves, safety shoes, helmet,
etc.
Person
who will
6. PPE
7.
Storage of material Placing near access M  Ensure the material should be placed on the safe Project
Falling hazard area. manager/
Project in
Improper communication  Ensure no material should be stacked in access.
charge
Injuries  Material storage related safety poster should be
display at location.
 Keep safe access & egress clean, neat.
 Proper stacking of materials [ Like- Brick block,

Marble Slab, tile]
 Fire extinguisher must be display in storage area.
 Proper illumination should be provided.
 PPEs- Safety helmet, Shoe, Shoulder pad, Hand
gloves.
 Ensure stand use for marble slab.
 Do not stack material in access.
Person
who will
6. PPE
7.
Use of Welding machine, Improper use of Electrical tools H  All workmen trained to spot and report any Project
Grinding work. Fly particles defective plugs, discolored sockets or damaged manager/
Defective welding machine cable/equipment to manager. Project in
charge
Non guarded rotating parts  Welding machine & grinding machine should be
Eye injury inspected.
Respiratory diseases  Ensure all tools should have inspected tag.
Electrical shock  Make sure socket outlets are protected by a safety
Electrical short circuit switch.
Improper earthing  Welding machine should be inspected by electrician
Damaged electrical cable properly.
Slip, trip hazard  Make sure turning off the equipment will not harm
another worker.
 Make sure all moving parts should have stopped
before touching the machine.
Person
who will
6. PPE
7.
 Double earthing must be provided prior to start the

work
 Avoid damaged cable.
 Ensure ELCB should be available in electrical panel.
 PPEs like – Safety shoe, Helmet, Hand gloves, face
shield etc.
Person
who will
6. PPE
7.
Hot work Combustible material at work place H  Hot work permit must be taken prior to start the Project
Untrained person work manager/
Project in
Minor injuries  Ensure only trained person allow.
charge
Fire hazard  Ensure TBT should be conducted prior to start the
Fall of welding spot work.
 Ensure combustible material should be removed
from work place.
 Use of fire blanket to avoid welding spot.
 Fire extinguisher must be available at work place.
 Sand and water bucket should be available at work
place.
 PPEs- Safety shoe, leather hand gloves, face shield,
apron, etc.
Person
who will
6. PPE
7.
Working at height Fall of person H  Work at height Training should conducted before Project
Fall of material starting job. manager/
Project in
Slip and trip hazard.  Only trained, authorized worker allowed to work at
charge
Minor injuries height
Serious injuries  Use of fall prevention mechanism such as safety
harness, etc. wherever required.
 Use of fall protection devices such as temporary
work platforms or scaffolding, wherever possible.
 Use of appropriate PPEs such as safety shoes, hard
hats, hand gloves etc.
 Securing or safe keeping, as appropriate, of working.
 tools, material, equipment, etc. to be used while
working.
 Training / briefing of workmen on working at height
and use of all the above.
 Inspect the scaffolding/ladder before using it to
ensure that no parts are broken, cracked, or missing.
Person
who will
6. PPE
7.
 Climb with both hands. If you need a tool or

materials, climb first and then have someone pass
the item to you
 Make sure you place the scaffold on a firm, level
surface
 Training / briefing of workmen on working at height
and use of all the above.
 Inspect the scaffolding/ladder before using it to
ensure that no parts are broken, cracked, or missing.
Person
who will
6. PPE
7.
Distribution board used at site. Untrained/ unskilled workers H  Ensure license holder electrician should be allowed. Project
Defective hand tools  All electrical work should be done by electrician only. manager/
Project in
Poor illumination  Ensure TBT conducted before starting the activity.
charge
Electrical shock  Cut & joint cables should be avoided from the site
Slip and trip and ELCB/RCCB should be provided on Sub D. B’s.
Fire hazard  Proper illumination should be providing.
 PPEs- Safety shoe, rubber hand gloves etc.
 Co2 type fire extinguisher should be available near
workplace.
Person
who will
6. PPE
7.
Temporary Electrical cable laying. Unsafe Electrical cable joints H  Cut & joint cables should be avoided from the site Project
Unsafe Electrical cable laying and ELCB/RCCB should be provided at site. manager/
Project in
Voltage fluctuation  Welding machines and grinding cables should not be
charge
Electrical Shock mingling with each other.
Electrical Short circuit  MCB/ELCB should be provided on the main panel to
Fire hazard avoid the short circuit.
 Electrical cable should overhead.
 Co2 type fire extinguisher should be available near
workplace.
Personnel Summary
SUPERVISOR’S DETAILS
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: All workers must have successfully completed industry induction training
WORK ACTIVITY TRAINING: All workers need to have been trained in the activities outlined in this safe work method statement.
SITE INDUCTION: All workers are to be site inducted by the Principal Contractor, prior to commencing work on site.
OTHER: (List other training undertaken by workers): (eg: Confined Space, Manual Handling, Traffic Control etc)
PERMITS or LICENCES REQUIRED to undertake this work (ie. Certificates of Competency, Confined Spaces etc):
N.B. - Copies of the above must be shown to the Principal Contractor during site induction.
LEGISLATION, CODES OF PRACTICE and GUIDELINES applicable to this work
All work to comply with the location H&S Acts and Regulations and amendments, Workplace Injury Management & Workers Compensation Acts
Additional Codes and Standards applicable to this trade:

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.
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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:
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Safe Work Method Statement

Project Name: Sandvik Asia Pvt Ltd

Company Name: Architects Evolution Activity/Trade: Hot Work (Welding Work)

 Proper stacking of materials

 Proper stacking of materials [ Like- Brick block,

 Double earthing must be provided prior to start the

 Climb with both hands. If you need a tool or

LEGISLATION, CODES OF PRACTICE and GUIDELINES applicable to this work

Additional Codes and Standards applicable to this trade:

Employee / Worker Signature Date Employee / Worker Signature Date

Reviewed by: Signature: Date:

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