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Block Laying Method Statement

Block work method statement assesses the risk following the hazard identification process for laying concrete blocks and the subsequent implementation of risk controls to manage risks.

  • Method statement for masonry works requires control measures to be implemented per the risk controls hierarchy for laying concrete blocks connected with masonry construction.

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Blocklaying SWMS

Workplace Safety has conducted a comprehensive hazard analysis for block wall construction, e.g. how to lay concrete block with control measures developed for identified hazards per the hierarchy of risk controls.

  • Assess and review health and safety practices in the workplace to control risk

  • WHS consultation with employees on health and safety matters to identify potential hazards with how to build a block wall

  • Risk assessment to identify hazard and risk in the workplace that could result in death or serious injury

  • Health and safety planning for how to build a concrete block wall, e.g. minimise risks through the planning process

  • WHS consultation and participation processes ensure adequate health and safety communication

  • Workplace environmental hazards, e.g. trenches and excavations, falling from height, overhead power lines

  • Slip trips and falls in the workplace having the potential to cause death or serious injury

  • Implementation of controls for block work construction, e.g. isolation of hazards and services in hazardous areas

  • Safety information for employees to control risks

  • Method to minimise risk when measuring to mark block wall materials to be cut

  • Tools and equipment used in the concrete block construction, e.g. cement mixer, rotary hammer drill

  • Cutting tools to cut masonry materials, e.g. brick saw, angle grinder

  • Electrical hazards and control measures for high voltage power lines, e.g. power line clearance requirements, electrical safety isolation procedures

  • Electrical spotter to warn persons working in the vicinity of electricity lines, e.g. overhead power line clearances

  • Lay concrete blocks per blockwork construction details, e.g. concrete block wall construction methods

  • Construction work plan for block wall construction shall specify the block laying patterns

  • Handling and fitment of steel reinforcement, reinforcing wire, wall ties and damp proof course in masonry construction

  • Personal decontamination procedures to be implemented where exposure to silicahas taken place, e.g. correct method for removing PPE

  • Working at height on modular scaffolding, brickies scaffolding and bricklaying trestles when undertaking block work construction

  • Hazardous chemicals used in connection with concrete block construction, e.g. Portland cement, de-hydrated lime, plasticizer

  • Hazardous manual tasks in connection with block work in construction

  • Personal protective equipment, e.g. eye protection wear, construction work gloves, fall protection safety equipment

  • WHS training for workers, e.g. health and safety training for laying concrete blocks

  • Workplace housekeeping incorporating material handling and storage safety

  • Legislative and regulatory requirements for compliance with WHS legislation, e.g. work health and safety regulations, block laying code of practice and block laying standards

  • Monitoring controls, e.g. assessment and review the effectiveness of control measures

  • Blockwork tasks and activities in connection with masonry construction

SWMS Blocklaying

Block Masonry Work Method Statement

Blocklaying SWMS shall assess the risk of construction high-risk activities for block wall construction.

High-risk work activities that may expose workers to WHS hazards are likely to include but not be limited to:

  • Plant and equipment used in the work task

  • Work at height, e.g. fall from heights

  • Use of hand and power tools

Method Statement for Block Work
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