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TA / SWMS – Confined Space Entry (Roof space)

Site / Job Details

Site Address Date

Contractor Supervisor Accreditation
(if required)
Client HS advisor Nailed It Safety Solutions Contact 021594694

Task Details

Description of All works in a confined Roof Safe

the work

START Date FINISH Date

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Equipment Required for this Task

Plant and Equipment PPE Required to use

1 Tools of the trade High-vis, safety boots
2 Headlight / torch High-vis, safety boots
3 P2 dust masks
4 Electrical Tester
5 Bump Cop As read

Risk Assessment (Over page)

To Complete this Part of the Task Analysis

1. Review the pre-filled Identified Risks and Suggested Controls. Ensure that they are correct and applicable to this site and task. Cross out anything that does not apply.
2. Add any Risks that you identified during your pre-starts or safety checks. Use the Risk Matrix to the right of this text to determine the Score and then determine the
appropriate control. Next, reassess the hazard to determine the residual risk if controls are established. Enter the score in the “R-Risk” (Residual Risk) column.
3. If you get stuck, use the pre-completed parts of the TA as examples.

Basic Steps Potential Significant Risks Risk Controls R Risk

List in order the steps required to complete the List the potential significant hazards for each E/H/M/L E/M List the controls required to ELIMINATE or MINIMISE E/H/M/L
task. step. Focus on what can cause harm and what each significant hazard listed
can go wrong.
Access Site Unauthorised Persons M  Carry out site Inductions by referring L
to prestart
 All personal entering site must
complete pre-start.
Setup

Check board, update it with M  Hazard Board, Hazard Register. L

Hazards YOU ARE INTRODUCING  If other people are onsite, tell them
you’re about to go into roof-space.
Primary method of communication is:
yelling. Also carry mobile phone on
person.

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  DONOT work alone .
 Be aware of who is first aider onsite
Establish work area Manual Handling M Stretching and proper lifting techniques L
Unload Equipment

Set up ladders: Typical Ladder hazards M  Use correct A frame ladder or supplied L
Install ladder for access attic ladder (if available)
 Do not overreach from beyond ladder
beams
Accessing the roof Space Check for Asbestos tiles on roof (dust will H  Stop and ask supervisor if you see L
be present in crawlspace) any potential ACM.
 Check Site Asbestos register (if
commercial job)
 Always wear PPE incl disposable
overalls
 DONOT work alone

Roof space getting very warm.
Check for low beams, obvious hazards
such as protruding nails etc.
M  Schedule roof space work to be done M
in early morning (in summer)
 Check roof space temperature before
entry (just feel the temperature).
 Ensure adequate ventilation
 Take up bottled water if it’s warm and
working for a long period of time
M  Remove them / hammer back nails / L
take alternative pathway away from
hazard (work around)
 Ensure adequate task lighting

Hitting head M Wear PPE: Bump Cap is recommended L

Ensure adequate lighting
 Carry around headlights to see hazard
betters
 Use hard hat if required (due to
excessive bump-head hazards)

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Falling through ceiling
 Be aware of surroundings +
limitations. ie: look up before you
stand up.
H  Don’t stand on battens, stick to beam M
or ceiling joists
 Ensure adequate task lighting

Electrical hazards  If electrical hazards are identified as

part of pre-start, consider isolating.
(Damaged cables, exposed copper on
terminations)
 If it’s a steel frame house, then isolate.
Task

Conduct Electrical Work

(complete this section per your pre-
start)
Task
Cl

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 Pack away gear Same as set up Same as set up
ean-up

Emergency Plan
Step Task
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Notify Supervisor of All Emergencies

I have read and understood this Task Analysis/Safe Work Method Statement. I understand this is high-risk work, and that following this document
is a good way to keep me safe. I have updated it with any new hazards and controls. I will contact my supervisor / HS advisor if I have any
questions.

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 Name / Company Signed Name / Company Signed Name / Company Signed

This TA/SWMS must be completed and signed before starting work. If you have any trouble contact your HS Advisor.