Roof Work Safe Work Method Statement

Roof Work Safe Work Method Statement

This Roof Work Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with working on roofs for such activities as gutter cleaning, repairs, painting, waterproofing etc.

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

• Asbestos disturbance
• Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
• Involves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers

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

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Job Steps Covered in Roof Work SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

1. Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue Plan
2. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
3. Work Area Set-up
4. Working Outdoors
5. Environment
6. Housekeeping
7. Manual Tasks
8. Accessing the Roof using Mobile Scaffolding or Extension Ladder
9. Working On the Roof using a Safety Harness
10. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
11. Hazardous Chemical Use, (e.g. silicone, cleaning solutions)
12. On Completion
13. Emergency Response

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