Comments for Custodian Safety Services

Comment on How to write a SWMS by Michael Weissman

Michael Weissman — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 23:31:34 +0000

Too complicated. Remember that those writing SWMS are contractors of all kind , etc. And… because it is too complicated the most important things can be missed .
The important things are :
1. List of Activities and Activities Steps IN DETAIL
2. What can go wrong and hurt people in each ACTIVITY STEP ( undesired events )
3. What are the CONTROLS to be implemented to overcome undesired events
4. Signed and dated by the person doing the job ( not the boss , nor the OHS manager ,etc )

Comment on How to write a SWMS by Eddie de Klerk

Eddie de Klerk — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 10:02:26 +0000

I noted there is no reference to a graphic illustration of workflow.(People and plant movement) Would you consider this to be a requirement for inclusion in SWMS? Particularly, where a public space is being utilized.

Comment on Current State & Use of SWMS by Declan Clynes

Declan Clynes — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 05:03:58 +0000

I agree that SWMS should only be provided when high risk tasks are required as per the OHS regs and where possible SOP’s or procedures used for standard tasks. However, saying ‘No’ to providing non-high risk work SWMS is not always possible (and may lead to work being lost) especially if the client stipulates them as a requirement of the contract conditions.
Therefore I believe the problem lies less with governments and the governing body than the clients who contribute to and perpetuate the notion that the workplace is made safer by insisting upon a SWMS for almost ‘everything’.