Fencing Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) needs to document step by step how you are going to do a particular job. Not all jobs are the same!

Are you going to install a Colorbond post and rail fence or a Chainmesh fence around a tennis court? Are you going to dig holes by hand or using a power-driven auger?

People often ask, “Can I have a Safe Work Method Statement for fencing?” “A document that covers everything?” The answer is not really.

You could create a document that covers most areas of fencing work, but it would be hundreds of pages long and would contain more items that did not apply to your project, than items that did.

The steps in undertaking each of these tasks are very different. Not only are the steps different, but the potential hazards and the hazard control measures are very different as well.

Environmental factors such as adverse weather can impact the safety of fencing work.

Fencing work involves various risks and hazards!

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Injuries can occur during fencing work as a result of the improper use of tools or equipment.
Job safety automation enhances the workplace safety.
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment is crucial for ensuring the safety of fencing workers.

Fencing work involves various risks and hazards that workers should be aware of to ensure their safety. The specific risks and hazards can vary depending on the type of fencing work being performed and the work environment. Here are some common risks and hazards associated with fencing work:

 

Manual Handling and Lifting

Risk: Strains and injuries can occur due to lifting heavy materials, tools, or equipment.

Hazard: Improper lifting techniques, overexertion, or inadequate training can lead to musculoskeletal injuries.

Working at Heights

Risk: Falls from elevated positions, such as when installing or repairing fences on walls or elevated surfaces.

Hazard: Lack of fall protection measures, unstable work platforms, or improper use of ladders and scaffolding.

Use of Hand Tools and Power Tools

Risk: Injuries from hand tools (e.g., cuts, abrasions) or power tools (e.g., electric shock, cuts, amputations).

Hazard: Lack of proper training, improper use of tools, inadequate maintenance, or malfunctioning equipment.

Exposure to Harmful Substances

Risk: Exposure to hazardous substances, such as paints, coatings, preservatives, or chemicals used in the fencing materials.

Hazard: Inhalation, skin contact, or ingestion of harmful substances without proper personal protective equipment (PPE) or safety precautions.

Electricity Hazards

Risk: Working near or with electrical components, such as wiring for electric fences.

Hazard: Electrical shocks, burns, or other injuries due to contact with live wires or faulty electrical systems.

Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Risk: Insufficient use or absence of PPE, including gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Hazard: Increased susceptibility to injuries from various sources, depending on the nature of the work.

Environmental Factors

Risk: Adverse weather conditions (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain) can impact the safety of fencing work.

Hazard: Slippery surfaces, reduced visibility, or exposure to extreme temperatures without proper precautions.

Tool and Equipment Maintenance

Risk: Malfunctioning tools or equipment due to poor maintenance.

Hazard: Increased likelihood of accidents and injuries when using tools and equipment that are not in proper working condition.

Traffic Hazards

Risk: Fencing work near roadways or in public spaces may expose workers to traffic hazards.

Hazard: Vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, or other incidents due to inadequate traffic control measures.

 

 It’s crucial for employers and workers involved in fencing work to conduct thorough risk assessments, provide proper training, enforce safety procedures, and ensure the use of appropriate personal protective equipment to mitigate these risks and hazards and contribute to a safer work environment.

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Creating Comprehensive Fencing SWMS with JSEAsy Software.

 

A SWMS provides a clear, step-by-step guide on how to perform a task safely. It ensures that everyone involved understands the necessary steps, reducing the likelihood of accidents due to confusion or misunderstanding.

 
The JSEAsy Safety Management Software builds your site-specific SWMS for your fencing job by adding templates of the steps you are going to take, in the order in which you are going to take them.
 

Watch a detailed demonstration video on how to create a new site-specific SWMS using existing templates.

Making SWMS has never been easier, just pick your job steps and the JSEAsy safety management software does all the hard work for you.

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Extracts of a site-specific SWMS created using the JSEAsy EHS Software.

JSEA/ SWMS Example

Below is an example of templates you may insert into your site-specific SWMS for Installation of post and rail metal clad fencing.

  1. Claim work area.
  2. Marking Out Ground
  3. Dig Hole by hand.
  4. Cut Steel posts and rails using an Angle Grinder
  5. Installation of fencing posts and rails
  6. Mix concrete in a wheelbarrow
  7. Push Wheelbarrow on site to the desired hole location
  8. Screw fence sheets to rail using a battery powered drill
  9. Cut fence sheets with electric shears.
  10. Cleaning up work area
  11. Monitoring and Review of SWMS  
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Automating the process

When you insert a template, it automatically brings with it:

  1. The main process step
  2. The sub process steps associated in undertaking the task
    1. The potential hazards associated with undertaking the task (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    2. The Risk Rating for undertaking the task (You can also change this if you want to)
    3. The Hazard Control measure (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    4. The revised risk rating after applying the control (You can also change this if you want to)
    5. Any required PPE (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    6. Any applicable licences or qualifications required (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    7. Any preoperational inspections required (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    8. Any applicable legislation or codes of practice (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
following safety protocols is essential to ensure the well-being of fencing workers.
Fencing SWMS

Creating Site-Specific SWMS Reports with JSEAsy Safety Management Software

Creating a site-specific SWMS is easy using JSEAsy . Once created, you can print/ save a pdf of either a full or simplified SWMS report. 

Download an example of a full SWMS report generated from the JSEAsy EHS Software.

Download an example of a simplified SWMS report generated from the JSEAsy EHS Software.

The JSEAsy software comes preloaded with hundreds of templates (job steps) to build your site-specific SWMS with.

Safe Operating Procedures (SOP) and Plant and Equipment Risk Assessments (PERA) are also included in all versions.

The JSEAsy Premium EHS Software is your total WHS management system.

The JSEAsy safety management software is available for download and install on a PC, or hosted in the cloud

SWMS templates included in the JSEAsy EHS Software

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Process: Click the Links below to learn more about JSEAsy Safety Management Software and the process.

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When you buy or Rent JSEAsy you have access to all of the latest version SWMS templates, for all trades and industries.

Download the JSEAsy latest version SWMS template register.

This is a register sorted by industry type and industry specific of all of the SWMS templates included in the latest version of the JSEAsy Safety Management Software.

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Hundreds of templates included – 1 low price – Exceptional value!

When you buy or rent the JSEAsy software, not only to get all of the templates specifically for fencing but you also get all of the templates for all of the other trades as well. 

Fencing contractors don’t just do put up fences. You will also benefit from many of the construction and trade templates. 

With hundreds of templates for different trades and services included you are getting incomparable value!
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There are over 1000 SWMS templated included in the JSEAsy Safety Management Software for a multitude of industries.

A list of all the templates included in all versions of the JSEAsy EHS software is shown below.

  • You can search by scrolling through the list of all templates.
  • You can apply filters to the list by selecting an Industry Type
  • You can further refine the list by selecting and industry type and an industry specific.
  • You can do key word searches for templates.  If you can’t find what you are looking for try:
    • Shortening the search term. For example, searching for “deliv” would show deliver and deliveries, but if you searched for deliveries, it would exclude deliver.
    • Look for a synonyms/ alternate word for what you are looking for. E.g. tube or pipe

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