Building a Timber Deck Safe Work Method Statement
Construction of Timber Decking Method Statement
The SWMS timber deck assesses the risk following the hazard identification process for timber deck construction and the subsequent implementation of risk controls to manage risk.
Timber deck safe work method statement requires control measures be implemented per the hierarchy of risk controls when building a timber deck.
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Timber Deck Safe Work Method Statement
Workplace Safety has conducted a comprehensive hazard analysis for roof truss framing, e.g. how to build roof trusses with risk controls developed for identified hazards per risk controls hierarchy.
Assess and review health and safety practices in the workplace to control risk
WHS consultation for the identification of hazards with the timber deck construction
Risk assessment to identify workplace hazards and risks that may potentially pose an immediate threat of death or serious injury
Health and safety planning for how to build a timber deck, 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, working at heights, overhead power lines
Trip hazards in the workplace likely to result in slips trips and falls injuries
Implementation of controls for timber deck construction, e.g. isolation of hazards and services in hazardous areas for lifting operation safety
Safety information for employees to manage risks
Method to minimise risk when measuring to mark roof truss members to be cut
Tools and equipment used in the construction of timber decking
Cutting tools to cut timber deck materials, e.g. circular saw, drop saw and the like
Setting out for construction of a timber deck
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. distance from power lines for cranes
Persons operating a crane are to undertake safe working load calculations per crane load chart against the crane's rated lifting capacity
Lifting slings and chains used to lift timber deck materials be selected and inspected by a dogger per lifting equipment inspection requirements
Crane safety for operating crane when lifting timber deck materials identifies potential crane lifting hazards, e.g. ground bearing pressure, exclusion zone for lifting operations, lifting operation hazards
Erect timber deck frame per timber deck construction details, e.g. timber deck joist spacing, timber deck structure
Secure timber deck frame per timber deck construction plans and timber deck design guide, e.g. timber deck installation
Installation of tie-downs and bracing per timber deck plans to prevent uplift
Timber deck construction plans shall specify the required fixings and anchors per timber deck building code
Lay and fix timber decking to timber deck frame timber deck plans and timber deck detail
Hazard controls for drilling materials to erect timber decking components, masonry materials may result in silica dust exposure
Working at height on ladders, aluminium mobile scaffold and elevated work platforms when building a timber deck
Hazardous chemicals used in connection with timber deck construction, e.g. chemical anchors, liquid nails
Hazardous manual tasks in connection with building a timber deck
Personal protective equipment, e.g. safety goggles, protective gloves PPE, working at height safety equipment
Health and safety training for workers, e.g. carpentry training for timber deck construction
Workplace housekeeping incorporating material handling and storage safety
Legislative and regulatory requirements for compliance with WHS legislation, e.g. work health and safety regulations, timber deck building code and OHS standards
Monitoring controls, e.g. assessment and review the effectiveness of control measures
Carpentry tasks and activities in connection with timber deck construction
SWMS Carpentry
SWMS Timber Deck
Timber Deck SWMS shall assess the risk of construction high-risk activities for how to build a timber deck.
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
Fit, position and secure timber deck materials
Work at height, e.g. fall from heights
Use of hand and power tools
Other timber deck construction hazards