SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT – Part 1

Asbestos Removal (Bonded)

Company details
Company Name: The Trustee of Queensland Asbestos TA Elite Contact Name, Jillian Campbell
Asbestos Services Pry Ltd Position & Director/ Owner
ABN: 37 741 402 431 Phone number:
Address: 125 Bayswater Rd Currajong QLD 4812
Project details
Project: Ambrose Area: 164m2 Job#

Job Address: 92 pegg Rd rocklea

Job Description: Remove bonded asbestos to the internal wall linings and ceilings
In the specified areas
Activity:
This SWMS has been developed in consultation with: SWMS Approved by: COMPETENT PERSON - SUPERVISION
Name : Todd Cooke Name: Waylon Hillcoat
Name: Signature: Job Title: Date:
Signature:
Todd Cooke Nominee supervisor. 1/02/22 Signature:
Date: 06/02/2022 waylon hillcoat

Date: 28/03/22

Licence #: 2321175
Personnel responsible for monitoring and managing activity: Operations Manager Overall Risk Rating After 4 Acute 3 High
Site Safety Manager will be required to consult and participate with supervisor and Controls
management to develop this SWMS. This document must be completed prior works 2 Moderate 1 Low
commencing. A copy of this plan will be kept on site for the duration of works and
then stored in office for a period of no less than 2 years by scanning originals and
storing using secure offsite storage.

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 ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN TASK MUST HAVE THIS SWMS COMMUNICATED TO THEM PRIOR TO WORK COMMENCING

• Regular inspections and observations including filling out a compliance checklist will be conducted by Operations Manager or a duly
authorised officer to ensure SWMS is being complied with.
• Daily Tool Box Talks will be undertaken to identify, control and communicate additional site hazards All workers are encouraged to
participate with their ideas as to how to improve safety on site.
• Work must cease immediately if incident or near miss occurs. SWMS must be amended in consultation with relevant persons.
• Amendments must be approved by Operations Manager/site supervisor and communicated to all affected workers before work
resumes.
• Election of a health and safety representative will take place before any works start. Consultation is required for changes in
workplace activities
Personal Protective Equipment

Foot High Head Eye Hand Protective Hearing Breathing

Protection Visibility Protection Protection Protection Clothing Protection Protection

Site Specific P.P.E. Requirements:

Safety footwear, high visibility shirt or vest, hard hat and sun protection if required (broad brim hat, sun screen, tinted safety glasses),
eye protection (goggles), face protection, hand protection (gloves). As Required:
hearing protection, breathing protection (disposable masks), overalls.

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 Safety Notes
All Incidents shall be reported and investigated. For serious bodily injury Worksafe shall be notified A
incident report will be done up on site and handed to the site supervisor.
All demolition work will be performed as per demolition plan and Australian standards.
All asbestos removal will be as per Asbestos Removal Code of Practice.
All waste tracking certificates will be supplied to Client/Builder.
In the event a fault or any deviation to work method statement occurs employees are to stop works, perform a JSA and communicate to
workforce via a tool box meeting.
Upon which all copies will be produced to the Client/Builder. First
Aid
A construction first aid kit will be provided and checked every 3 months.
Falls from Heights:
At all times before a worker performs a task above ground level, a risk assessment shall be documented to determine whether
adequate measure have been taken to ensure worker safety. Falling objects:
To ensure workers are not injured by falling objects the supervisor shall ensure that either toe boards are provided, catch nets are
provided or exclusion zones are provided.
Plant:
No worker or operator shall modify or alter plant
No worker shall use plant for a task other than its intended purpose
While plant is not use it shall be stored to ensure workers and others are not at risk.
Plant shall be maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendation and a record made. Scaffold:
Shall be installed by competent persons and A daily scaffold check shall be undertaken prior to use.
Confined space:
Verify the presence of confined spaces. Work shall not proceed without confined space procedures in place.

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 Possible Safety or Responsible Person
Procedure (in
Environmental RB Control Measures to Reduce risk RA
steps):
Hazards
NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented.

1. Risk Assessment Legislation breach 3H Authorization has been given. 1L

and Risk Purchase order has been
Management
received from JL

2. Asbestos Legislation breach 2M Training: 1L Site Supervisor

Workers Training Should include:
Use of untrained Site safety induction.
workers Safe work procedures.
Fitting of personal protective equipment.
Manual handling.
Use of mechanical aids.
Regular toolbox talks on asbestos removal methods. (daily
prestart) Safe handling techniques – Example –
3. Planning Personal injury 3H Identify:
1L Site Supervisor
Safe access and egress to the site as the removal proceed.

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 4. Site Safety Personal injury through 3H Site Safety Meetings: 2M Site Supervisor
Not being aware of Will be conducted on a daily basis at 7am.
hazards. All contractors will receive site safety induction before they
Electrical shock. commence work.
Gas. Suitable points of entry and exits for personal and demolition
Poor lighting. equipment will be discussed and recorded and signed in
the safety plans.
Existing Services:
All existing services must be identified, located and isolated by
qualified trades persons prior to any work starting.
Tradespersons must sign off that the work has been completed.
Electrical:
Identify and implement electrical safety system for the site.
(i.e. Position of temporary electrical boxes and leads.)
Ventilation:
Assessment of ventilation will be made at start of job by
Supervisor.

Falling object hazards:

All potential risks from falling objects will be assessed before
works commence. If these objects cannot be removed
immediately to prevent possible falls the a risk assessment
should be carried out and control measures put in place.
Lighting:
Temporary lighting will be supplied and maintained that is
adequate for the task.

6. Public Safety Personal injury 2M Warning signs will be erected and checked each day. 1L Site Supervisor
Example “Warning Asbestos Removal in Progress”.

7. Competent Non compliance with 2M Competent person, B class asbestos removal supervisor (as 1L Forman
Person – legislative defined in legislation) for asbestos removal shall be on site Site Supervisor
Supervision requirements. during asbestos removal.

8. Specific Asbestos Linings Removal Work Methods to be adopted.

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 8.1 Planning and -Location of sheets not 2M
preparation made clear to workers.
-Inadequate training
and experience. -
Inadvertent exposure to
other persons.
8.2 Selection of Asbestos exposure to 2M
equipment workers.
Asbestos exposure to
others.
Faulty equipment.
8.3 Set up prior to Clothes skin and hair 2M
removal contamination,
inhalation of fibres and
risk of exposure to
others.
8.4 Preparation of Damage to sheets and 2M
sheets removal of fibres.
8.5 Removal of AC Damage to sheets and 2M
sheets release of asbestos
fibres.
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1L Site Supervisor
Workers
All persons involved in the work will have an B class licence and Operator
receive training in these safe work procedures.
Asbestos work clearly marked with signage.
Provide P2 respirators, masks, coveralls, gloves. 1L Site Supervisor
Provide enough plastic bags (regulation thickness) with warning Workers
labels and/or provide rubbish skip or bin with 200 micron thick
liners – to be overlapped and taped.
Check all equipment prior to use and arrange repairs.
Disposable coveralls, P2 respirators, boot covers and gloves to be 1L Site Supervisor
worn. Barricading and signs around area; cover floor or exterior Workers
ground surfaces under scaffold with plastic drop sheets.
Equipment checks are performed prior to entering the removal
area.
When sheets are coming to the skip: Saturate the sheets with a 1L Site Supervisor
light coarse water spray – do not use high pressure water cleaning Workers
equipment
Remove the screw by unscrewing with a cordless drill or use two 1L Site Supervisor
hammers to release the screws from the timber battens. Keep Workers
sheets intact where possible and wrap with 2 layers of plastic
prior to removal from the work area.or transport to lined trailer
then wrap Do not throw or drop sheets. Keep sheets wet
perodically with fine spray from garden hose until skip /trailer is
sealed.
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 9. Specific Work Methods to be adopted.

9.1 Personal injury. Dust 3H Leaving the removal area. 2M All personnel
Decontamination exposure. Use an asbestos vacuum cleaner to remove any obvious signs of
procedure asbestos from protective clothing.
Install a decontamination water sprayer or similar at the decon
aea. This should be on a square of plastic at least one meter
square. Two tubs of water should be at the bottom of the ladder
also where footwear can be washed. Fisrt tub is for an initial wash
then a clean water dip should be used. ( for roofs orsoffits) This
water will need to be changed regularly and dirty water disposed
as asbestos contaminated waste.
Remove suit by rolling down and place in asbestos bag.

Spray the suit and mask with water.

Store mask in its own container.

Remove mask
Change into clean clothing.

11. Emergency Personal injury: 2M Emergency Services - 000: 1L Site Supervisor

Planning All types Will be called in the event of any emergency Workers
Where appropriate and possible a
trained first aider will be on site

Senior Management: Todd Cook Signature: Date: 22/02/22

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RISK ASSESSMENT

Likelihood Consequence

5 4 1
3 Moderate 2 Minor
Catastrophic Major Insignificant

5 - Almost Certain 25 20 15 10 5

4 – Likely 20 16 12 9 4

3 - Possible 15 12 9 6 3

2 - Unlikely 10 8 6 4 2

1 – Rare 5 4 3 2 1

Consequence 5 = Fatality, 4 = Permanent Injury, 3 = Medical Injury, Probability 5 = Almost

2 = Minor, 1= First Aid Injury Certain, 4 = Likely, 3 =
Possible,
2 = Unlikely, 1 = Rare

Lowest Level of Control.

Elimination Substitution Engineering Administration
Personal Protective Equipment

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 Activity Potential Safety and Risk Rating Control Measures Residual Risk Person Responsible
Break the job down into steps Environmental Hazards Rating To ensure management method
What can go wrong applied

CX P = R CX P= R

Establish operational area Unauthorised entry 4 3 12 Barriers, Signs and establishment of an exclusion 3 2 6
zone

Supervisor

Activity Potential Safety and Risk Rating Control Measures Residual Risk Person Responsible
Break the job down into steps Environmental Hazards Rating To ensure management method
What can go wrong applied

CX P = R CX P= R

Weather Assessment 4 3 12 Modify work practices which are trained & 4 2 8 Plant Operator
Personal concerns - Heat stroke /
Heat / Cold / Wind / Wet understood. Supervisor
sunburn / sickness
Weather protection gear issued (incl. Sunscreen) Workers
Extreme conditions involving wind &
rain can create unstable conditions
Sunburn / Heat exhaustion 3 3 9 3 2 6 Plant Operator
Sunscreen to be available, hats and long sleeve Supervisor
shirts and eye protection to be worn at all times Workers
Plenty of drinking water to be available to workers
Hours of work to monitored breaks rescheduling of
works may be required

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 Activity Potential Safety and Risk Rating Control Measures Residual Risk Person Responsible
Break the job down into steps Environmental Hazards Rating To ensure management method
What can go wrong applied

CX P = R CX P= R

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JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

Consequence 5 = Fatality, 4 = Permanent Injury, 3 = Medical Injury, Probability 5 =

2 = Minor, 1= First Aid Injury Almost Certain, 4 =
Likely, 3 = Possible,
2 = Unlikely, 1 =
Rare
Lowest
Level
of
Control
Elimination Substitution Engineering Administratio Personal
n Protective
Equipmen
t

Activity Potential Safety and Risk Rating Control Measures Residual Person Responsible
Break the job down into steps Environmental Hazards Risk Rating To ensure management method applied
What can go wrong

CX P = R CX P= R

Planning – Pre start Unforeseen site Hazards/ 3 3 9 3 2 6 Site supervisor and all personnel
meeting Uninformed Personnel Pre-start must be held to
cover site Familiarization
topics and site hazards each
morning before any work
commences.
Activity Potential Safety and Risk Rating Control Measures Residual Person Responsible
Break the job down into steps Environmental Hazards Risk Rating To ensure management method applied
What can go wrong

CX P = R CX P= R
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 Accessing the planks to Slips trips and falls. 4 3 12 Steel cap work shoes three 4 1 4 Supervisor and workers
remove the sheets. points of contact while accessing.
Or appropriate shoes for grip on
the roof

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 ASBESTOS REMOVAL CONTROL PLAN (bonded)

General/Preliminary

 Notified Workplace Health & Safety

/ Adjacent neighbours (if relevant) notified by person who commissioned work or removalist (domestic).

 Nominated supervisor assigned for job

 Person who commissioned work has notified people (ie other employees) in immediate and adjacent areas

 Copies of training tickets available on site

 Copy of asbestos removalist license available on site

 Copy of control plan available on site

 Equipment (HEPA vacuum/respirators) maintained/checked and records/logs kept

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 1. Bonded asbestos-containing material (ACM) to be removed

Condition Quantity (m2/m3)

Type of ACM Location
(Good/Fair/Poor)
 Asbestos cement roof Fair 110 m2
✔ Asbestos cement sheet
Ceilings and walls throughout upper level Good

 Asbestos fence

 Asbestos cement pipe

 Lino tiles

 Lino sheeting

 Other (specify)

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 Asbestos Removal Control Plan
2. Personal protective clothing and equipment

Y Disposable overalls Full-face powered air-purifying respirators

Non-disposable overalls Y Employees clean shaven

Y Half-face respirators (P2/disposable/cartridge) Y Fit checks conducted

Full-face respirators (P3) Other (specify):

3. Administrative controls (including securing area)

Y Asbestos warning signs Y Personnel to prevent unauthorized access

Y Barricades/safety tape  Other (specify):

Security fencing to prevent unauthorized access to removal area

4. Controls/work practices to control airborne asbestos fibres

Wet methods (water/PVA spray Seal air vents/windows/entrances/openings (encapsulation)

No unnecessary breakage Clean up debris throughout removal

HEPA vacuum
Sheets removed in whole (if practical)
Wet-wipe
Scaffolding
Elevated mobile platform

Other (specify):

Asbestos Removal Control Plan

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 5. Decontamination procedures
Employees

Y HEPA vacuum

Y Water spray

Tools and equipment Non-disposable clothing

Y HEPA vacuum Spray with water

HEPA vacuum

Y Wet-wipe Dispose of as asbestos waste

Y Wash Launder at commercial laundry

(name):

Dispose of as asbestos waste Other (specify):

6. Methods of disposal
Asbestos waste and protective clothing/equipment and any enclosures
used

Y Double bagged/twisted/taped Y PVA spray then dispose as asbestos waste

Y Labelled Y EPA licensed tip (specify): Lakes Creek Landfill

Double-lined waste skips/trailers

Mike

Asbestos Removal Control Plan

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 7. Cleanup following removal

Y Remove all visible debris Y Spray PVA solution onto substance/structure

Y HEPA vacuum Y Visual inspection by independent person

Y Wet-wipe Other (specify):

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 Induction Commitment Statement
Induction commitment statement
We the undersigned workers acknowledge that we hold a current construction safety induction card and any
undermentioned current high-risk activity licenses. We have been issued with Personal Protective Equipment
and have been instructed in its use. We are familiar with and understand the contents of this Work Method
Statement and agree to work responsibly.

We acknowledge that non-conformance with the contents of this Work Method Statement(s), the Principal or
Head Contractors Construction Safety Plan or the requirements of legislation may result in the offender being
removed from site without redress. We agree to abide by its content. We agree to work responsibly and
acknowledge that non-compliance with the above will result in termination of employment and possible personal
liability for punitive fines incurred by the Employer/Principal Contractor.

Worker Skill Safety Induction High Risk Work License Signature

Nikita Elliott-Bond AR2 2203535 CPCCBC 3015A Nikita Elliott-Bond

Kellie urmson AR1 & AR2 2247654 CPCCBC 4051A Kellie Urmson

Suoervisor
Waylon hillcoat AR1 & AR2 1201546 CPCCBC4051A Keegan Hague

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 Visitors Induction Commitment Statement
Visitors Induction commitment statement
I the undersigned confirm and declare that I have received a site induction and that I have been briefed in
the standard Elite Asbestos Services Work Plan. I agree to abide by its content. I agree to wear PPE and
follow any direction by the Principal Contractor or his representative. I absolve the Principal Contractor from
any liability relating to any incident occurring to me. I hold the Principal Contractor indemnified for any cost
resulting from actions. I acknowledge that non-compliance with the above may result in my removal from
site.

Date Visitor Company Name Visitor Name White Card Card No: Signature

12/05/2022

12/05/2022

TOOLBOX MEETING RECORD

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Date/ Time: 29042022
Meeting Lead By: waylon hillcoat Signed:Waylon Hillcoat
Meeting Subject: Asbestos Removal

Issues Raised:

Unauthorised entry
Barriers , signage
Proximity of neighbour for loading out
Set up.( plastic , dropsheets signs , barriers , decon/clean area )
Decontamination procedures
Hydration/ dehydration
Tool selection
Power and water sources

Control Measures Introduced: Personnel

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Steel cap boots to be used

Barriers and signs
Park trailer as close as possible to load out area Removalist
200um plastic on the ground to catch debris and over doors to.stop.dust transfer
Water and rest breaks
The right tool.for the right application
Disconnect and reconnect by other trades

Attendance List
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 Name Signed Name Signed Name Signed

Waylon hillcoat Wh Nikita Elliott-Bond Nb

Kellie urmson Ku

Review No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Name and Kathryn Kathryn Kathryn Casey Waylon
initials Laing Laing Laing Moorehouse hillcoat

Date 16/07/19 16/07/20 06/08/20 14/02/22 21/03/2022

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