Work Method Statement

Project Name: NMIMS Address: Sarangpur, Chandigarh

Company Name: Consort Builders Pvt Ltd. Activity/Trade: Chop off Machine for Cutting.
Address: Sarangpur, Chandigarh Office Contact No:

Engineer Name: Ankur Sabharwal Contact No: 6280113505

Person
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
who will
(Break the job down into steps. Each (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
step should accomplish some major step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of ensure this
Controls below as a guide happens
task and be in logical sequence.) could lead to an accident or potential harm below)
arising.) 1. Eliminate the Hazard
2. Substitute the material or equipment
3. Isolate the hazard
4. Implement Engineering control
5. Implement Administrative control
6. PPE
1. Ensure demo saws are hired or purchased from a recognised
industry supplier who will provide instructions on their correct
1. Injury due to inappropriate use by an
User training
untrained operator.
L use. Ensure manufacturer’s instructions are followed at all times.
Users should become familiar with the operating manual prior to
first use.
1. Inspect all screws, bolts and nuts – retighten if loose and
replace if missing. Check operation of all controls, including
ignition cut off switch. Check that all guards are fitted and that
1. Injury through equipment failure i.e. moving parts are free to move. Inspect blade, and replace if
Pre-start checks loose, worn or damaged controls, L badly worn, chipped, cracked or damaged. Check fuel and
guards or blade. coolant levels.
2. Slips, trips and falls. 2. Inspect the work area are ensure it is clear of obstructions and
trip hazards. Eliminate the need to work from a ladder.
3. Ensure all electrical installation are properly.

E - Extreme Risk: The hazard has the potential to kill or permanently disable a person H - High Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI ≥ 7 days
M - Medium Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI < 7 days L - Low Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a minor injury that will not disable a person (ie: Nil LTI)
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Person
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
who will
(Break the job down into steps. Each (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
step should accomplish some major step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of ensure this
Controls below as a guide happens
task and be in logical sequence.) could lead to an accident or potential harm below)
arising.) 1. Eliminate the Hazard
2. Substitute the material or equipment
3. Isolate the hazard
4. Implement Engineering control
5. Implement Administrative control
6. PPE
1. Operators must wear hearing and eye protection, safety
footwear and gloves.
2. Operators must check on/off switch properly.
1. Noise
3. Ensure that guard is fitted correctly to protect from sparks when
2. Flying objects
cutting. Ensure the unit is connected to power that has RCD
General precautions 3. Electrical hazard (240V saws) M protection when using electrically powered demolition saws.
4. Fire / burns
4. Ensure that lead is elevated and is not exposed to metal objects
5. Electrocution
or sharp edges.
5. Eliminate all ignition sources when start machine.
6. Store fire extinguishing material before work.
1. Concrete and brick dusts may contain silica – wet cut whenever
possible. Wear dust mask if dust is present during cutting.
2. Operators should adopt safe work postures and movements.
1. Exposure to silica dust 3. Always hold saw with both hands when cutting. Keep hands
Operation 2. Over exertion / strain injury H clear of blade. Use work practices that minimize risk of “kick
3. Slips, trips and falls back”.
4. Do not cut higher than shoulder height; and do use not for
inverted cutting. Do not use from a ladder. Ensure that work
area floor is clear of scrap and debris, and that adequate space
to work comfortably is available.
1. Ensure site housekeeping measures are maintained. Provide
bins for scrap pieces. Sweep floors regularly.
1. Risk to other workers or members of H 2. Keep all other persons clear of cutting area, use warning signs
the public and barricade area to prevent unauthorized entry.

E - Extreme Risk: The hazard has the potential to kill or permanently disable a person H - High Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI ≥ 7 days
M - Medium Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI < 7 days L - Low Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a minor injury that will not disable a person (ie: Nil LTI)
 Work Method Statement

Person
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
who will
(Break the job down into steps. Each (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
step should accomplish some major step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of ensure this
Controls below as a guide happens
task and be in logical sequence.) could lead to an accident or potential harm below)
arising.) 1. Eliminate the Hazard
2. Substitute the material or equipment
3. Isolate the hazard
4. Implement Engineering control
5. Implement Administrative control
6. PPE
1. Remove lead from spark plug before commencing work on
blade. Use correct (supplied) spanners and tools to undo spindle
nut. Use brush to clean dust and debris from guard, spindle and
backing plate.
2. Ensure spindle thread is undamaged, and that backing plate sits
After use care, cleaning and 1. Hand injury (cuts and / or abrasions) flush. Ensure compatibility of replacement blade – correct outer
maintenance. 2. Foreign body in eye
H diameter, correct spindle hole diameter, blade speed matches
machine speed. Mount parts in correct order, and tighten firmly
with the correct tools.
3. Wear leather gloves when handling rough or sharp parts. Wear
eye protection. Ensure all surfaces are clean. Do not use
incompatible blade. Do not over tighten nut.

E - Extreme Risk: The hazard has the potential to kill or permanently disable a person H - High Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI ≥ 7 days
M - Medium Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI < 7 days L - Low Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a minor injury that will not disable a person (ie: Nil LTI)
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Personnel Summary
SUPERVISOR’S DETAILS
Supervisors Name & Qualifications: Name: Ankur Sabharwal
Experience: 2 yrs
Qualifications: Diploma Civil
Supervisor’s Responsibilities: 1. To maintain all safety aspect regarding work.
2. In-Case of emergency inform to emergency controlar.
In addition to the above, the supervisor is to provide training in the use of this WMS, issue PPE and provide training in the same, supervise the
work, ensure conformity with this WMS, amend the WMS when additional hazards are found (and if applicable, ensure all workers receive a tool-
box talk to discuss the control measures for the additional hazards).

DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING THAT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO PEOPLE INVOLVED WITH THE WORK

H&S GENERAL INDUCTION: All workers must have successfully completed industry induction training

WORK ACTIVITY TRAINING: All workers need to have been trained in the activities outlined in this safe work method statement.

SITE INDUCTION: All workers are to be site inducted by the Principal Contractor, prior to commencing work on site.

OTHER: (List other training undertaken by workers): (eg: Confined Space, Manual Handling, Traffic Control etc)

TICKETS, PERMITS or LICENCES REQUIRED to undertake this work (ie. Certificates of Competency, Confined Spaces etc):

N.B. - Copies of the above must be shown to the Principal Contractor during site induction.

LEGISLATION, CODES OF PRACTICE and GUIDELINES applicable to this work

All work to comply with the <insert location> H&S Acts and Regulations and amendments, Workplace Injury Management & Workers Compensation Acts

Additional Codes and Standards applicable to this trade:

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Equipment & Material Summary

PLANT and EQUIPMENT used and MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY :

Serial Plant/Equipment Contractor Government Plant Hazards Maintenance/service records and log books sighted
Registration No. identified and by Principle Contractor prior to equipment being
controlled within used on site?
(Where applicable)
WMS?
Yes No Sign Date

1
2
3

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT USED DURING THE WORKS (Attach Electrical Equipment Register if applicable):
Item Tag/Item Testers Name & Signature License Number Test Date Result Test Date Result
Number
____ /____ /____ ____ /____ /____
____ /____ /____ ____ /____ /____

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES or DANGEROUS GOODS USED IN THE WORKS and anticipated volumes (Attach MSDS if applicable):
MSDS
Purpose Location & Volume Used Controls
Date on Site Date Left Site Product Name MSDS Date Attached
(ie. Application on site) on Site (& PPE to be worn)
(Y/N)
/ / / / / /

/ / / / / /

/ / / / / /
N.B. - All workers must be trained in the safe use of all chemicals and provided with the PPE required when using and storing these chemicals. Disposal is to be as per the waste disposal methods
in the MSDS. Spillage and leaks are to be cleaned up as per the spill/leak procedures identified in the MSDS.
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We agree that we have been consulted in the hazards and control measures and agree to complete the work in accordance with our Work
Method Statement (WMS).
We have been provided with training in all tasks outlined in our WMS and in the Codes of Practice applicable to our work.

Employee / Worker Signature Date Employee / Worker Signature Date

1. / / 8. / /
2. / / 9. / /
3. / / 10. / /
4. / / 11. / /
5. / / 12. / /
6. / / 13. / /

Reviewed by: Signature: Date:

(Principal Contractor’s Representative)

Any changes, additions or deletions made to this WMS are to be covered with the above personnel and the Principal Contractor’s representative at a Toolbox
meeting (Record date and time of Toolbox meeting below):

Date: Time:
Comments:

A copy of the Toolbox Meeting must be attached to this WMS.