Concrete Foundations Excavating - Pouring Safe Work Method Statement

Concrete Foundations Excavating - Pouring Safe Work Method Statement

This Concrete Foundations Excavating - Pouring Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the excavation, steel setting and pouring concrete foundations/footings.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

• Mobile plant movement
• Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
• Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
• Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work, Silica Dust & Environmental Considerations.

Concrete Pouring Risk Assessment

Before starting any concrete pour, it's essential to have a clear understanding of the risks involved.

All SafetyDocs SWMS contain a risk matrix to help you identify and prioritise potential hazards and risks.
This information can then be used to modify your Safe Work Method Statement and keep everyone safe while working.

FREE Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List

Job Steps Covered in Concrete Foundations Excavating - Pouring SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

1. Planning
2. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
3. Working Outdoors
4. Work Area Set-up
5. Environment
6. Housekeeping
7. Manual Tasks
8. Delivery & Removal of Plant
9. Materials Delivery
10. Setting-out/Profiling Building Lines
11. Excavating Foundations
12. Setting Trench Steel Reinforcement
13. Concrete Pour
14. Setting Starter Bars/Column
15. Re-fuelling Small Engine Equipment On-site (e.g. vibrators)
16. On Completion
17. Emergency Response