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Dogman

SWMS · SWMS-10338

  • 12 job steps
  • Version 6

This Dogman Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the safety measures for dogging work, from checking the weather and assessing the site to rigging, signalling and landing the load, for dogmen and the people working with them.

It takes your crew through 12 job steps: weather checks, arrival on site, work area set-up, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, selecting and inspecting equipment, the pre-lift assessment, the dogging task, working near overhead electric lines, completion and emergency response.

It suits construction managers, crane operators, dogmen and anyone else involved in crane operations.

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Dogman

SWMSVersion 6
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job site address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
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Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW – identified in the Job Task column)

  • Mobile Plant

Planning and preparation

Planning

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements

  • Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

  • Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. (specify the hold points)

Training and licences

  • All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card

  • Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.

  • Trained First Aider on site

  • All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs

  • Attend all site inductions/briefings

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

  • Only carry out work related to the contract

  • Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitoring and review

  • All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences

  • SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident

  • If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit

  • People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS

  • The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS

  • SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident

  • Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Sun Protection

Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Long and loose hair must be tied back.

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Check weather conditions & prepare

    • Hazard

      Extreme weather

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Check weather conditions – do not work in extreme conditions

      • Reschedule works to work in more moderate temperatures.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
      • Workerto follow controls
    • Hazard

      Hyperthermia, hypothermia

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure that workers are trained to recognise the symptoms of hyperthermia and hypothermia

      • Hot conditions. Ensure:

        • Suitable protective clothing

        • Sun brim on hard hats

        • Safety glasses - UV rated

        • Use 30+ sunscreen on exposed skin

        • Adequate drinking water

        • Access to shade on breaks

        • Adequate breaks.

      • Cold conditions. Ensure:

        • Schedule warm-up breaks

        • Hold breaks inside

        • Dress warmly in layers

        • Stay dry (wet clothing chills the body rapidly)

        • Workers must get out of the cold as soon as they can if starting to feel symptoms

        • Alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine and certain medications increase susceptibility to cold.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
      • Workerto follow controls

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

11 more job steps, from Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

12 job steps

  1. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold.
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the supervisor, and check the ground and services before setting up.
  3. Work area set-upFollow the TMP, barricade the area and coordinate plant placement.
  4. EnvironmentManage waste, vehicle movement and animals on site.
  5. House keepingKeep the work area tidy and lit, and take care around edges and loads.
  6. Manual tasksUse lifting aids, team lifts and safe lifting techniques.
  7. Select & inspect equipmentCheck load weights and inspect chains, slings and lifting beams.
  8. Conduct a pre-lift assessmentCheck the load, rigging and landing area before the lift.
  9. Dogging taskRig, signal, lift, travel and land the load safely, keeping people clear.
  10. Working near overhead electric linesKeep plant and loads clear of overhead power lines and work within the permit.
  11. On completionPack up safely, adjust barricades and sign out.
  12. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid.

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