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Mobile Crane

SWMS · SWMS-10172

  • 16 job steps
  • Version 9

This SWMS guides the safe operation of mobile cranes, covering the hazards and control measures that come with using them in construction environments.

It takes your crew through 16 job steps, from planning, road operation and arrival on site to work area set-up, communication, load equipment checks, pre-lift assessment, crane operation, maintenance, refuelling, completion and emergency response.

It suits construction managers, safety officers, crane operators and anyone involved in mobile crane operations.

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Mobile Crane

SWMSVersion 9

Document details

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 PlantMobile plant movement
  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesChemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalEnergised electrical installations or services
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

Planning and preparation

Planning/preparation

  • 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/licence

  • 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

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand 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

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Contact with overhead electric lines

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Liaise with electrical entities where necessary regarding the supply of electricity and control measures for working around existing power supply (e.g. de-energising powerlines) including loading bays and site access.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor and Operatorto undertake all planning processes
    • Hazard

      Inadequate crane team

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Assess the size and complexity of the work to be undertaken

      • Determine the crane crew required for the task. Consider:

        • Number of operators and doggers required

        • Number of riggers required for the activities

        • Whether a trained safety observer is required for maintaining electrical exclusion zones

        • Whether a crane coordinator should be appointed.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor and Operatorto undertake all planning processes
    • Hazard

      Lack of training resulting in injuries & fatalities

      Before controls4 Acute
      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

        • 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

      • Ensure that all relevant workers have undertaken training and received instruction in the use of control measures. Include:

        • Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of loads

        • Knowledge of types of crane and their functions

        • Types of lifting equipment and slinging techniques for their use.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor and Operatorto undertake all planning processes

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

15 more job steps, from Road operation to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

16 job steps

  1. PlanningLiaise with power authorities, size the crane crew and confirm licences
  2. Road operationInspect and register the crane and drive it to site safely
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the site supervisor and complete a JSA
  4. Work area set-upSet up the crane on stable ground clear of power lines, traffic and people
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, fuel and other environmental impacts
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean, lit and free of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksLift and move items safely to prevent musculoskeletal injury
  8. Establish a communication systemSet up communication between the operator and ground workers
  9. Select and inspect load equipmentCheck slings, chains, hooks and tag lines before use
  10. Pre-lift AssessmentCheck the load, landing area and wind limits before lifting
  11. Crane pre-start checkInspect the crane, load charts and outriggers before use
  12. Crane OperationLift and place loads within the load chart, clear of people and power lines
  13. Maintenance on-siteMake the crane safe before maintenance and repairs
  14. Refuelling on siteRefuel clear of ignition sources with an extinguisher on hand
  15. On completionStow the crane for travel, secure the site and sign out
  16. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid

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