The Vinyl Flooring – Laying Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 16 page procedure outlining the safety steps for the laying of vinyl flooring including vinyl welding and chemical sealing.
The Vinyl Flooring - Laying Work Method Statement (WMS) is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand. It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall WHS System.
This SWMS covers installation of vinyl flooring in new premises.
Main hazards include:
- Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) from hazardous manual tasks
- Fire / explosion
- Slips, trips, falls
- Electrical
- Burns
The Vinyl Flooring – Laying Work Method Statement can be used as part of your WHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.
The Vinyl Flooring - Laying SWMS includes:
- PPE
- Safety Notes
- Planning
- Preparation
- Pre-Operational Inspection
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Emergency Procedures
- Review
- References
- 16 Page procedure
- Written by ex WHS inspectors
- Referenced
- Risk ratings before and after
control measures
- MS Word format NOT PDF
- Task specific and site specific
details easy to add
- Includes easy to complete boxes for
Company details and project details
- Employee sign off section
- Instant download delivery
Related
items:
- Manual
Handling – Hazardous Manual Tasks
- Traffic
Management Plan
- Power
Tools
- LOTO
– Lock Out Tag Out
Operation: (extract only)
Seal as
per manufacturer’s instructions. Example:
- Ensure
joins are clean and dry
- Ensure
no ignition sources present.
- Ensure
adequate ventilation and PPE
- For
chemical sealing:
- Start
at one end and insert applicator tip into seam. Apply in a continuous seam.
- Use
caution to prevent sealer contacting other parts of vinyl.
- Clean
tools/equipment with approved thinners
- For
welding seams:
- Vacuum
to remove dust/fibres and ensure vinyl clean and free of oils/grease.
- Ensure
any adhesive previously applied is set (ensure compatible adhesives for weld
temperatures)
- Ensure
weld gun clean and attachment free of debris
- Remove
non-essential persons/materials from area
- Cut
rod/cord to size and insert into welder as per manufacturer’s instructions
- Follow
manufacturer’s instructions for operation of specific welder/gun
- Pre-heat
welder to required setting (as per manufacturer’s instructions and vinyl
properties) Adjust heat, pressure, and speed as per manufacturer’s instructions
and weld quality directions
- Conduct
test weld. If seal is ok – continue with sealing process.
- Ensure
electrical leads, hands, fingers or body parts are not in path of welder nozzle
- Ensure
constant movement of welder at desired speed. Too slow will burn vinyl, too
fast will not enable seal
- Inspect
seals when complete
- Do
not allow fingers/hands to contact rod, heating tube, nozzle or heated seal
- Ensure
adequate ventilation. Seek advice for PPE if ventilation limited
- Do
not leave welder unattended when powered or when hot.
- When
works completed, isolate power to welder and position to allow tube/nozzle to
cool. Ensure persons do not approach welder during cool down.
- Ensure
all excess cord is trimmed using quarter moon knife/trim guide as required.
Trim cord until a smooth, even finish is obtained.
