SWMS - Bathroom / Laundry Renovator

Company / Project Details

Company Name: Top Notch Renos Pty Ltd ABN: 12 345 678 901 Project Address: 42 Smith Street, Parramatta NSW Date of Preparation: 15/10/2023

1. Job Details / Description

Scope of Work: Complete strip out and renovation of main bathroom including demolition of existing wall tiles and floor tiles, removal of old bath, vanity and toilet, supply and installation of new waterproofing, floor and wall tiling, and installation of new fixtures. Persons Involved: John Smith (Supervisor), Mike Jones (Tiler), David Lee (Labourer)

2. High-Risk Construction Work Checklist

Is this work high-risk construction work under WHS Regulation 2011?

• Risk of a fall over 2 metres (Work over bath area)
• Work in or near a confined space
• Demolition of a load-bearing structure (Partial wall removal)
• Use of explosives
• Work on or near pressurised gas pipes
• Work on or near chemicals or fuel (Waterproofing chemicals)
• Work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant
• Work near traffic
• Work on or near electrical installations
• Work near water (drowning risk)
• Work that involves exposure to asbestos (Potential until test clears)

3. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Task / Step	Hazard(s) Identified	Risks / Consequences	Initial Rating (L/M/H)	Control Measures	Final Rating (L/M/H)
Demolition & Strip-out	Asbestos in sheet flooring, silica dust, sharp objects	Asbestosis, silicosis, cuts	H	Hygienist report confirms no asbestos. Use wet cutting methods for tiles. Wear P3 respirator. Use safe lifting techniques.	M
Tiling & Cutting	Silica dust, blade contact	Silicosis, amputation	H	Use wet saw with dust extraction. Wear P3 respirator. Use push sticks when cutting.	M
Waterproofing	Chemical exposure, solvent fumes	Skin irritation, respiratory issues	M	Use in ventilated area. Wear nitrile gloves and P2 mask. Read SDS.	L
Electrical Alterations	Live cables, water contact	Electrocution, electric shock	H	Isolate power at the switchboard. Use LOTO. Test before touching.	L

4. Hierarchy of Controls

1. Elimination: Not applicable. 2. Substitution: Using low VOC waterproofing membrane. 3. Engineering: Using wet saw to reduce dust. 4. Administrative: Limiting time in area after applying chemicals. 5. PPE: P3 respirator, nitrile gloves, safety glasses.

5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Mandatory PPE for all tasks:

• Safety Helmet (Class 1)
• High Visibility Clothing
• Safety Boots (Steel cap)

Task-Specific PPE:

• Eye Protection - For cutting and grinding
• Hearing Protection - For wet saw
• Respiratory Protection (P3) - For dust and chemicals
• Chemical resistant Gloves - For waterproofing

6. Emergency Procedures

Emergency Contact Numbers:

• Emergency Services: 000
• Supervisor: John Smith 0412 345 678
• Nearest Hospital: Westmead Hospital

Procedures:

• Injury: Administer first aid from kit located in van, call 000.
• Chemical Spill: Refer to SDS, contain spill with kitty litter, ventilate area.

8. Sign-off Section

Principal Contractor Representative: Name: John Smith Signature: J. Smith Date: 15/10/2023

Worker 1: Name: Mike Jones Signature: M. Jones Date: 15/10/2023

Worker 2: Name: David Lee Signature: D. Lee Date: 15/10/2023