Work Method Statements
Removalist Work Method Statement
The Removalist Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 12 page procedure. This SWMS covers removal of heavy items such as furniture from residential and commercial premises. This SWMS should be used in conjunction with the Manual Handling Training Module for Furniture removal and other SWMS as relevant (cranes, confined space entry etc).
The Removalist Work Method Statement (WMS) is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand. It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall OHS System.
The Removalist Work Method Statement can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.
The Safety Procedure includes:
- PPE
- Safety Notes
- Planning
- Preparation
- Pre-operational Inspection
- Transport
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Emergency Procedures
- References
Product Details:
- 12 Page procedure
- Written by ex WHS inspectors
- Referenced
- Risk ratings before and after control measures
- MS Word format NOT PDF
- Task specific and site specific details easy to add
- Includes easy to complete boxes for Company details and project details
- Employee sign off section
- Instant download delivery
Planning:
Liaise with client before arrival. Determine:
- Suitable access for plant/equipment needed
- Parking availability
- Type of location (e.g. residential, manufacturing plant)
- Known hazards at location (e.g. asbestos, lead, chemicals, unsafe electrical installations, uneven ground, high traffic or fall risks)
- Types of objects to be handled/removed
- Location of objects (e.g. third story, no elevator etc)
- Presence of:
- Stairs
- Slopes/ gradients
- Pets or children, Other potential hazards
Inspect site upon arrival. Check:
- Presence of hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, etc)
- Load bearing capacity of support walls, ceiling, roof (if required to enter roof areas)
- Height of work area
- Access for equipment (including height access equipment) and materials
- Power supply (if needed)
- Location of existing services (overhead power lines heating, electrical leads, gas tanks etc)
- Vehicle access
- Traffic Management
- Weather conditions (excessive wind/rain)
- Lighting (consider extreme changes from interior to exterior during removals)
The Work Method Statement is in MSWord Format for unlimited printing and use and will be emailed directly to you.