Review the SWMS information below before signing this SWMS. If you see any issues or require clarifcation, please contact Tony Gibson | 0480 457 373 | luke@websiteinaweek.studio.
Work details
- Site / work area
- 1 BuilderShield Way
- Trade
- Roofer / Roof Tiler
- Task
- Roof repairs / Maintenance
- HRCW categories
- A person could fall more than 2m
- The area has artificial extremes of temperature
Responsible person
Tony Gibson
Director
Identified hazards and risks
- Falls through deteriorated roofing
- Unstable roof structure giving way
- Injury from overreaching or excessive bending
- Ejection from work platforms or machinery
- Heat stress due to high temperatures
- Risk of heatstroke or dehydration
Risk control measures
- Assess roof condition before walking on it
- Use crawl boards on suspect areas
- Use of harnesses and fall arrest systems
- Access to hydration stations in hot environments
- Implementation of work/rest cycles to manage exposure
How controls will be implemented
- Experienced worker to assess roof before access
- Place crawl boards strategically
- Safety training for all workers involved in height work
- Regular equipment checks and maintenance
- Training on recognizing and responding to symptoms of heat or cold stress
- Emergency procedures for heatstroke
- frostbite
- and other temperature-related injuries