Working around Lead Residue-Dust Safe Work Method Statement

Working around Lead Residue-Dust Safe Work Method Statement

This Working around Lead Residue-Dust Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the possible disturbance of lead.

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

• Lead Disturbance
• Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

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

Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Working around Lead Residue-Dust SWMS: 

(includes potential hazards & control measures).

1. Planning
2. Working Outdoors
3. Arrival On-site, Assess On-site Conditions
4. Asses for the Presence of Lead
5. Work Area Set-up
6. Environment
7. Housekeeping
8. Manual Tasks
9. Dust Suppression & Ventilation
10. Lead Fumes from Heating (welding, torch or grinding)
11. Cleaning Lead Process Areas
12. Abrasive Blasting
13. Manual Scraping & Sanding of Lead-based Materials
14. Working with Powered Tools on Lead Dust-producing Materials
15. Collection & Disposing of Lead Waste
16. On Completion
17. Emergency Response