Working at Heights Swms
Working at Heights Swms
Working at Heights Swms
PROJECT DETAILS:
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____________will conduct regular inspections and observations to ensure SWMS is being complied with.
Hold Daily Tool Box Talks to identify, control and communicate additional site hazards.
Cease work immediately if incident or near miss occurs. Amend the SWMS in consultation with relevant persons.
______________ will approve and communicate amendment to all affected workers before work resumes.
As required by WHS legislation, make the SWMS available for inspection or review.
As required by WHS legislation, keep record of SWMS (until job is complete or for 2 years if involved in a notifiable incident).
NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented.
1. General precautions Falling objects To prevent objects falling off working surfaces, provide
edge protection.
Electrical hazards
To prevent access to areas where objects may fall,
barricades may be used.
2. Ladders Falls For access only, use extension or single ladders, except
where the work to be carried out is of the nature that the
equipment or material used does not cause loss of
balance, or restrict the movement; the trunk remains
cantered on the ladder, and equipment can be used with
one hand.
NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented.
3. Scaffolding Improper erection A person holding a Certificate of Competency as a
Scaffolder only should erect a scaffolding, from which an
Instability object or a person could fall 4 meters or more.
All parts of the work platform and scaffold must have safe
means of access.
NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented.
4. Work platforms Persons falling Work platform should be at least 450mm wide and be
capable of carrying the load that the type of work carried
Falling objects out may require, unless specifically allowed in codes or
practice or regulations.
5. Edge Protection Persons falling To prevent persons falling, edge protection must be
erected around the perimeter of the work. This must
Falling objects comprise of a mid-rail and a guardrail designed to
withstand any reasonable force, which is expected to fall
against it.
NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented.
and mid-rail.
Overturning Make sure that the total load in the bucket of the EWP,
including personnel, tools and equipment and materials
Overloading of platform does not exceed the safe working load of the unit.
For electric work, use EWPs, which are approved for the
electric work.
NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented.
the machine.
7. Manual Scissor lifts Overloading Make sure that the total load in the bucket of the unit,
including personnel, tools and equipment and materials
Persons falling does not exceed the safe working load of the unit.
Falling objects Make sure the unit cannot move when platform is
extended, by checking the operations of outriggers,
Electric shock stops, brakes, etc.
Always lower the platform, even when moving the unit for
short distances only.
NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented.
lanyards, etc. may be used.
8. Fall Restraint system Persons falling A fall arrest system or a restraint should comprise of
items compatible with one another, and have negligible
risk of accidental release of connections.
If the slope or roof is greater than 15º and the person can
maintain a secure footing, a fall arrest harness or a work
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Potential Hazards/Risks Control Measures - Steps To Follow Responsible
Task Steps RB RA
of Each Step Safety Checks & PPE Officer
NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented.
positioning harness must be worn.
9. Safety Harnesses Person striking against Where there is a likelihood of a person falling more than
and Fall Arrest 600m, a fall arrest harness must be worn.
Devices Suspension trauma
In the event of a fall, suitable equipment to rescue a
Failure of components person must be available within a short period for
minimizing the risk of suspension trauma.
Incorrect use and fitting
harnesses must comply with the Standards Industrial fall
systems and devices-Safety belts and harnesses.
NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented.
Never use faulty or out-of-date equipment.
PPE Notes:
The above PPE Requirements are the minimum requirements for all personnel involved in this task. Be sure to conduct a Risk Assessment for other
factors that may influence the work environment such as Temperatures – Hot/Cold, Working in the Sun, Night Work etc. Be sure that all PPE used is
approved by Australian Standards.
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