Shotcrete Safe Work Method Statement

Shotcrete Safe Work Method Statement

This Shotcrete Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the application of shotcrete.

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

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

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Job Steps Covered in Shotcrete SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

1. Provide Training on the Health Effects Associated with RCS
2. Working Outdoors
3. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
4. Work Area Set-up
5. Environment
6. Housekeeping
7. Manual Tasks
8. Working Near Powered Mobile Plant During:
   1. Delivering Materials
   2. Concrete Delivery
9. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
10. Working at Height
11. Working Around Steel Reinforcement
12. Working Adjacent to Formwork
13. Pump Placement
14. Shooting Concrete
15. On Completion
16. Emergency Response