Cleaning En More

CEM Services
ABN: 86 111 306 631
Web: www.cleaningenmore.com
Email: cleaningenmore@outlook.com

Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

Project: SWMS No: 001 Version No: 10
Work Activity: General - clean, builders clean of property, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, strip sealing
Location: Date prepared/ reviewed: 05/06/2023

Employer/Contractor: Cleaning En More ABN: 50 681 139 768 Date to be Reviewed: 05/06/2025

Personnel Responsible for Monitoring this Supervisors

Activity:
Codes of Practice / Standards Consulted: Work Health and Safety Act 2012
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012
Code of Practice for Manual Handling (SafeWork NSW)
Health and safety at work – Principle and practices, risk management
Occupational noise, safety signs for occupational environment.
Plant and Equipment Required for this
Vacuum cleaner, steam cleaner and various hand tools such as brooms, mops etc.
Activity:
Details of Maintenance Checks Required for Visual inspection of all hand tools and equipment before use. All electrical equipment must have a current electrical
this Activity: inspection tag attached. Tools must in good repair with no sharp edges or splinters on handles.
Personal Protective Equipment required: High visibility vest or clothing, safety glasses, safety gloves, safety helmet, safety boots may be required at some
sites. Hearing protection, if working in a noisy area or with noisy equipment. All PPE must comply with the relevant
Australian Standards, including AS2161, AS2210, AS4501, AS1800 and AS1337.
Hazardous Materials Used: Various cleaning products depending upon tasks.
MSDS Required? (Yes / No) Yes
Personnel Qualifications Required for this Nil, but white card will be required for work on construction sites. Others may be required by clients.
Activity:
Specific Training Required for this Activity: Cleaning En More induction. Activity Training i.e. training in this SWMS & manual handing training,
Initial training in this SWMS will be done as part of the Cleaning En More induction process. Further training, reviews
and updates will be communicated through toolbox talks, pre-start meetings and other means.
Permits required: Nil
Personnel consulted on development of this SWMS:
Name: Name:
Bailey Walsh
Lachlan Mackenzie

1. SWMS Prepared by: Name: Lachlan Mackenzie Signature: Date:

Phone: 0432 160 133
Position: Operations Manager

2. Approved by Managing Director Name: Bailey Walsh Signature: Date:

Hierarchy of Control Definitions

Controlling the health and safety risks in a workplace is necessary to prevent injury and illness. After assessing the risks, decide on the best way to control them by applying the
Hierarchy of Controls as follows:
Level 1 Elimination: - eliminate the hazard completely
Substitution: - replacing one substance or activity with a less hazardous one

Level 2 Isolation: – separating the hazard from the person

Engineering: - including installing guards on machinery

Administration: - implementing policies and procedures for safe work practices
Level 3
Personal Protective Equipment: - use of PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and ear plugs

When deciding on the best way to control a risk, start at the top of the hierarchy of controls, i.e. investigate if the risk can be eliminated first, for example by changing the way the work
is done, or by using safer substances or equipment. This is the most effective way to control a hazard. If these methods are not possible, use isolation, engineering, administrative
and/or PPE controls to reduce or minimise the risk. Often a combination of the above methods is the most reasonably practicable solution.

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 RISK RATING MATRIX
Consequence (C) Risk
Likelihood / Consequence Action
Class
Disaster Major Moderate Minor Insignificant This Risk Class 1 hazard has the potential to:
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1) permanently disable or kill
Do
cause major damage to the structure something
20-25
have significant impact on the surrounding population about the
Almost certain (5) 25 24 22 19 15 (High)
and/or environment risks
Would be expected to occur in most circumstances immediately
Exposure to the risk would be frequent or continuous
Likely (4) 23 21 18 14 10
This Risk Class 2 hazard has the potential to:
Do
Likelihood (L)

temporarily disable or seriously injure something

Possible (3) 20 17 13 9 6 cause minor damage to the structure 12-19 about these
breach the site boundary and pollute local environment (Med) risks as
Remotely Possible Could possibly occur in most circumstances soon as
(2)
16 12 8 5 3 Exposure to the risk would be occasional to infrequent
possible
This Risk Class 3 hazard has the potential to:
cause minor injury/first aid injury
1-11 Proceed
Rare (1) 11 7 4 2 1 be contained within the site boundary
May occur at some time (Low) with caution
Exposure to the risk would be rare to very rare.
Consideration must also be given to the duration of exposure to the risk

Activity Potential Safety and Control Measures Person

Residual Risk
Consequence

Consequence
Break the job down Environmental Hazards Initial Risk responsible
Likelihood

Likelihood
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into steps What can go wrong to ensure control
measures are
applied

Issue of personal N/A 1 1 1 Ensure that adequate PPE is available for all tasks to be completed. 1 1 1 Worker
protective equipment Ensure PPE is maintained in good condition. Replace if necessary.
(PPE)
Arrival at site Parking in incorrect area 3 1 6 Only park in permitted parking areas. It may be necessary to stop in 2 1 3 Worker
one location to unload equipment and to then park elsewhere.
Follow the site guidelines and instructions from your supervisors.
Cleaning En More takes no responsibility for any parking or traffic
fines incurred by workers.
Ask your supervisor for further information if in doubt.
Entry into unsafe areas 3 3 13 Follow the site-specific guidelines for reporting to the site office or 1 3 4 Worker
site supervisor as required. Guidelines are to be obtained from the
Cleaning En More supervisor.

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Activity Potential Safety and Control Measures Person

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Break the job down Environmental Hazards responsible

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into steps What can go wrong to ensure control
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Workers unaware of site 3 3 13 Follow the site-specific guidelines for reporting to the site office or 1 3 4 Worker
rules and conditions that site supervisor as required. Guidelines and any site rules are to be
may pose a risk obtained from the Cleaning En More supervisor. Some clients may
require a site induction which is to be arranged by the Cleaning En
More supervisor.
Ask your supervisor for further information if in doubt.

All workers are to be made aware of any significant site changes

that may pose a risk to the health & safety of workers. Supervisor

Conduct while on site Conduct that may be 3 3 13 Conduct must be in accordance with Cleaning En More and client 1 3 4 Worker
unacceptable to requirements, including:
Cleaning En More or to • Loud and unruly behaviour is not permitted
the client, or may pose • Swearing or loud music is not permitted
undue risk to workers • Attending work affected of alcohol or drugs is not permitted
or others • Harassment of any kind is not permitted
• Theft and inappropriate or unauthorised use of any item is not
permitted.
Breaches may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.

Planning and Other people entering 3 3 13 If practicable, ensure that other people do not enter the immediate 1 3 4 Worker
preparation for tasks to work area work area if tasks may create a hazard, such as wet floors. If
be undertaken exclusion is not permitted or not practicable, use signage to alert
others to the hazards.
Manual handling injuries 3 3 13 Take care when moving heavier items and use correct lifting 1 3 4 Worker
techniques as per the Cleaning En More manual handling training.
Consider using a team lift or mechanical aids if moving heavy or
awkward objects. Wear safety gloves and safety boots as required.
See the SWMS for manual handling for more details.

Slips, trips and falls 2 3 8 Plan routes with an awareness of the hazards. Clear up trip 1 3 4 Worker
hazards, including waste materials.
Hazardous or incorrect 2 3 8 Ensure that the correct equipment is available and is in good 1 3 4 Supervisor
equipment condition.

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Activity Potential Safety and Control Measures Person

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Exposure to hazardous 4 2 14 Ensure that only cleaning products approved and issued by 2 2 5 Worker
substances Cleaning En More are used. These are environmentally friendly and
safe to use under normal conditions. Ensure controls specified in
the product Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are used, including the use
of PPE.
All cleaning products must be labelled correctly.
Ensure product Safety Data Sheets are available for all cleaning Supervisor
products.
Electrocution and 3 5 20 Ensure that all electrical equipment has a current electrical 1 5 11 Worker
electrical shock inspection tag attached. Visually check all electrical equipment for
damage or faults prior to use.
Do not operate electrical equipment in wet areas unless that
equipment is specifically designed for use in the wet.
Unloading of Manual handling injuries 3 3 13 Take care when moving heavier items and use correct lifting 1 3 4 Worker
equipment techniques as per the Cleaning En More manual handling training.
Consider using a team lift or mechanical aids if moving heavy or
awkward objects. Wear safety gloves and safety boots as required.
See the SWMS for manual handling for more details.

Impact by another 2 5 16 Unload in an area clear of other traffic. If a clear area is not 1 5 11 Worker
vehicle available, unload from the side of the vehicle that is away from
other traffic, e.g. the side nearest the footpath.
Slips, trips and falls 3 3 13 Plan routes with an awareness of the hazards. Clear up trip 2 3 8 Worker
hazards, including waste materials.
Setting up and use of Electrocution and 3 5 20 Do not operate electrical equipment in wet areas unless that 1 5 11 Worker
equipment – including electrical shock equipment is specifically designed for use in the wet.
vacuum, floor polisher Take care when running out electrical lead to avoid damage to lead.
etc. Elevate leads on lead hooks or stands if floors are wet or if required
under the site rules.
Do not “piggy back” leads. Use a residual current device (RCD) if
the power supply is not already protected.
Where practicable, use battery powered equipment in preference to
mains powered equipment.
Only trained personnel are to use specialist equipment
unsupervised.

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Spray Surfaces to be Exposure to hazardous 4 2 14 Use cleaning products only as directed on container or in the SDS, 2 2 5 Worker
cleaned substances including the use of PPE. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not
spray into the air or towards other personnel.
Do not spray cleaning products on objects or surfaces that may be
damaged by the products or by water.
Wipe down sprayed areas with a clean cloth as per training. When
finished, rinse cloth in clean water and return with cleaning
chemicals to storage area or to vehicle.
Mopping floors Exposure to hazardous 3 2 9 Use cleaning products only as directed on container or in the SDS, 2 2 5 Worker
substances including the use of PPE. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
When finished, rinse mop in clean water and return, with cleaning
chemicals, to storage area or vehicle.
Slips on wet floors 3 3 13 “Dry mop” where practicable – use minimal water on mop, or mop 1 3 4 Worker
leaving as little water on the floor as practicable.
If other personnel are in the are or may enter the area prior to the
floor drying, ensure caution signage is used at each entry point to
any wet area.
Ensure all equipment is returned to storage upon completion of task
– including signage when floor has dried.
Cleaning at height Falls from height and 2 4 12 Where practicable, cleaning should be done from ground level. 1 4 7 Worker
falling objects Consider the use of long handled cleaning aids to minimise the
need to work at heights.

Only trained and licensed /ticketed operators are permitted to use

an Elevating Work Platform – only permitted when authorised by
Cleaning En More supervisor. Refer to the Cleaning En More
SWMS for EWP use.
Only workers who have been trained in ladder use are permitted to
use ladders. Only one person on a ladder at a time. Do not over-
reach. Maintain 3 points of contact with the ladder at all times when
in use. Select the best ladder for the tasks – preferably a platform
ladder if suitable.

If working at height, consider the use of barricading to prevent

people other than Cleaning En Moreworkers from access the area
below or nearby.

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Activity Potential Safety and Control Measures Person

Residual Risk
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Likelihood

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into steps What can go wrong to ensure control
measures are
applied

Manual handling injuries 3 3 13 Be aware of the increased risk of strains and similar injuries when 1 3 4 Worker
working overhead. Do not extend further than you are comfortable
with. Seek assistance if required.

Collecting sharps Needle stick injury 2 4 12 Refer to the Cleaning En More procedure for collecting of sharps, 1 3 4 Worker
including needles and syringes. Disposal method may vary from
site to site.
Never pick them up with your hands and always report them to your
supervisor.
Pack up, clean up and Waste not disposed of 3 3 13 Ensure all waste is disposed of correctly, recycling where 1 3 4 Worker
leave site. correctly practicable to do so. Liaise with your supervisor if in doubt about
any site specific requirements. Empty cleaning chemical containers
are to be returned to Cleaning En More unless instructed otherwise
by you supervisor.
Ensure all equipment has been returned to the storage area or
vehicle.
Prior to leaving the site, follow any site specific requirements for
reporting etc. and ensure that any security arrangements are
followed such as turning on alarms and/or locking up.

Driving to and from site Traffic accidents 3 3 13 Only licensed drivers are to drive to and from Cleaning En More 2 3 8 Worker
work sites. Drivers must follow all road rules including obeying
parking restrictions. Cleaning En More takes no responsibility for
traffic or parking fines or infringements.

General Failure to comply with 2 3 8 Ongoing inspections by Cleaning En More supervisors and other 1 3 4 Supervisor
the content and intent of staff may be conducted to ensure all members of the team involved
this SWMS may result in with this work are compliant with the requirements of this SWMS.
injury to persons or Task observations may also be carried out to ensure compliance
damage to equipment with this SWMS.

General Environment in which the 3 3 13 Work is to cease immediately when the environment changes and 1 3 4 Worker
activities are carried out there is an identified need to re-assess exposure to risk.
changes or hazards are Immediately notify the Supervisor who will, in consultation with the
identified which were work group, review this SWMS and then submit those changes to
previously unidentified, the Cleaning En More management team as
resulting in unacceptable required for review and approval.

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risk to persons or
property. i.e. rain, wet Provided the changes as outlined do not diminish the standard
conditions, high winds, of controls, work may continue until the next shift provided that any Supervisor
electrical storms, poor changes are noted on the SWMS and signed by all workers working
lighting, etc. under the revised SWMS, or a documented toolbox talk held to
identify any changes.
Alternatively, the activity may be deferred until the unacceptable
risk is no longer present (such as the passing of an electrical
storm).
The hazards identified and risk control methods described in this Safe Work Method Statement may not be exhaustive. It is the responsibility of the persons carrying out the work activities to identify the
hazards, assess the likelihood and consequences of the associated risks, and implement adequate controls, prior to commencing work.

SWMS NO1 V1.0.DOCM

SUPERVISOR SIGNON

I, the undersigned supervisor, confirm that I have checked all qualifications/licences and verify that they are applicable and current. I have ensured that all inductions have
taken place and that all equipment, hand tools, electrical leads, ladders etc. are properly maintained and safe to use. I have issued all relevant permits and have ensured
to the best of my ability that the work area is safe and that works will not damage any property or injure any persons.

Name Signature Date Time Name Signature Date Time

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SWMS NO1 V1.0.DOCM
SWMS SIGNON

I the undersigned, confirm that I clearly understand and accept the above SWMS. I also confirm that any required qualifications to undertake this activity are current.
I also clearly understand the controls in this SWMS must be applied as documented, otherwise work is to cease immediately and the Supervisor is to be consulted.

Name Signature Date Time Name Signature Date Time

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SWMS NO1 V1.0.DOCM
SWMS SIGNON

I the undersigned, confirm that I clearly understand and accept the above SWMS. I also confirm that any required qualifications to undertake this activity are current.
I also clearly understand the controls in this SWMS must be applied as documented, otherwise work is to cease immediately and the Supervisor is to be consulted.

Name Signature Date Time Name Signature Date Time

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SWMS NO1 V1.0.DOCM
SWMS SIGNON

I the undersigned, confirm that I clearly understand and accept the above SWMS. I also confirm that any required qualifications to undertake this activity are current.
I also clearly understand the controls in this SWMS must be applied as documented, otherwise work is to cease immediately and the Supervisor is to be consulted.

Name Signature Date Time Name Signature Date Time

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