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Pylon Driving

SWMS · SWMS-10608

  • 19 job steps
  • Version 4

This Pylon Driving Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the safety steps, hazards, and controls associated with mobile crane operations for pylon driving, helping to ensure compliance and safety in high-risk construction work environments.

It takes your crew through 19 job steps, from training, planning and checking the weather to working near overhead electric lines, crane and piling operation, maintenance, fuelling, completion and emergency response.

This document is essential for businesses and contractors involved in construction, particularly those specialising in pylon driving operations. It serves as a critical tool for site supervisors, crane operators, riggers, and safety officers aiming to uphold safety standards and comply with regulatory obligations.

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Pylon Driving

SWMSVersion 4
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
—

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
  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical
  • Hazardous Atmosphere

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
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • 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

    Training

    • Hazard

      Lack of training or the assessment of capability may lead to personal injury, property damage &/or environmental incident. Examples given are to be removed if necessary before using this SWMS. Replace with licences applicable to the task in your state or territory

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • All operators have the appropriate Heavy Vehicle licence for mobile crane

      • The operator holds a valid certificate to operate such a crane – e.g. C2 for cranes with a capacity up to 20 tonnes; C6 up to 60 tonnes; C1 up to 100 tonnes, and CO greater than 100 tonnes

      • Dogmen/Riggers and crane coordinators are trained, licenced and competent to undertake the task

      • Operators are provided with information, training and instruction on the hazards, risks and control measures relevant to the workplace.

      • Before using the hammer, all instruction and safety manuals should be thoroughly reviewed by all operating and maintenance personnel.

      • Vehicle must be registered with the State Road and Traffic Authorities before use

      • Plant registration in place.

      • Operation – High-Risk Work Licence:

        • E.g. Crane – Slewing mobile crane—with a capacity of up to 60 tonnes

        • E.g. Dogman – Dogging

        • E.g. Rigger – Basic rigging, Intermediate rigging, Advanced rigging

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

18 more job steps, from Planning to Emergency response

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

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19 job steps

  1. TrainingConfirm operators are licensed and informed of the hazards and controls
  2. PlanningPlan for electrical safety and the crew needed for the task
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot and cold conditions
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsCheck the site and assess the conditions on arrival
  5. Work area set-upSet up the work area and keep unauthorised people out
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, fuels and other effects on the environment
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  8. Manual tasksHandle materials safely to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
  9. Working near overhead electric linesKeep clear of overhead electric lines
  10. Establish communication between pedestrian ground workers & crane operatorSet up clear communication between ground workers and the crane operator
  11. Select and inspect lifting equipmentSelect and inspect lifting equipment before use
  12. Loading/unloading plant, compressor & equipment from vehiclesLoad and unload plant, compressor and equipment safely
  13. Air compressor operationOperate the air compressor safely
  14. Crane/Piling OperationCommunicate lift directions and control the load during crane and piling work
  15. Operation -AttachmentsConnect and operate the piling attachments safely
  16. Maintenance on-siteMaintain the equipment on site safely
  17. Fuelling on-siteRefuel on site safely
  18. On completionSecure the plant and the site on completion
  19. Emergency responseRespond to injuries, emergencies and contact with overhead electric lines

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