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Concrete Kibble

SWMS · SWMS-10674

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 3
  • Concreting
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for placing concrete with a crane-lifted concrete kibble, for the crane operator, dogman and kibble operator.

It takes your crew through 14 job steps, from planning the crew and checking for overhead power lines to setting up the crane and exclusion zones, agreeing on communication, inspecting the kibble and lifting gear, hoisting and discharging the load, working at the landing area, maintenance, packing up and emergency response.

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Preview of the Concrete Kibble SWMS

Concrete Kibble

SWMSVersion 3
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
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Phone #
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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Signature
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Date
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Contact phone #
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Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
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PC phone #
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job site address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
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Developed by
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Authorised by
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Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with the requirements of the site management plan in place for the project.

High-risk construction work (HRCW)

This work involves the following high-risk construction work (HRCW). The job steps that involve it are marked HRCW in the hazard table.

  • FallsRisk of a person falling more than two metres. Note: in some jurisdictions this is three metres.
  • Energised ElectricalWork on or near energised electrical installations or services
  • Mobile PlantWork in an area where there is any movement of powered mobile plant

Working with a risk of a fall over 2 metres

The fall from height hierarchy of control level considered when establishing controls:

  • L1Work on the ground or solid construction, not chosen
  • L2Use a passive fall restraint system, e.g. guard rails, scaffolding, EWP, not chosen
  • L3Use a work positioning system, e.g. travel restraint, rope access, not chosen
  • L4Use a fall arrest system, e.g. safety harness, catch platforms, not chosen
  • L5Implement administrative controls, e.g. signage or instruction, not chosen

No level has been chosen yet.

Planning and preparation

Planning

  • Liaise with the principal contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures.

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements.

  • The principal contractor confirms emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

  • Hold points are identified and signed off before work continues: (specify the hold points)

Training and licences

  • All workers hold a general construction induction card.

  • Relevant workers hold the relevant certificates of competency, licences and training. Record them for each worker on the SWMS sign-off.

  • A trained first aider is on site.

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

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Be fit for work, i.e. no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs.

  • Attend all site inductions and briefings.

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE and 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

  • Everyone involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work starts.

  • Review this SWMS, and amend it if necessary, in consultation with the relevant people after any near miss or incident.

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

  • Inform everyone affected by revisions to this SWMS, including workers, contractors and subcontractors, as soon as possible.

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS.

  • The site supervisor monitors the work against the controls in this SWMS.

  • Keep this SWMS on-site and available for inspection or review.

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete, or for two years if it was 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

(add site-specific notes)

Legislation and codes of practice

Australian Government

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011.

Codes of practice

  • Work Health and Safety (Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces) Code of Practice 2015
  • Work Health and Safety (Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace) Code of Practice 2015
  • Work Health and Safety (Construction Work) Code of Practice 2015

Australian Capital Territory

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Codes of practice

  • Work Health and Safety (Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice) Approval 2020
  • Work Health and Safety (Construction Work Code of Practice) Approval 2025
  • Work Health and Safety (Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice) 2025

Queensland

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Codes of practice

  • Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice 2021
  • Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice 2021
  • Mobile Crane Code of Practice 2024
  • Working near overhead and underground electric lines Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2020

New South Wales

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025

Codes of practice

  • Managing the risk of falls at workplace code of practice 2019
  • Managing the risks of plant in the workplace code of practice 2022
  • Construction work code of practice 2019
  • Work near overhead and underground electric lines code of practice 2026

Northern Territory

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011

Codes of practice

  • Managing risks of plant in the workplace Code of Practice 2026
  • Managing the risk of falls at workplaces- Code of practice 2020
  • Construction work - code of practice 2026

South Australia

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2012
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2012

Codes of practice

  • Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace: Code of practice 2020
  • Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces: Code of practice 2020
  • Construction work Code of Practice 2024

Tasmania

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2012
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022

Codes of practice

  • Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces - Code of practice 2018
  • Construction Work - Code of practice 2024
  • Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace - Code of practice 2024

Western Australia

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2020
  • Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022

Codes of practice

  • Managing risks of plant in the workplace – Code of practice 2022
  • Managing the risk of falls at workplaces – Code of practice 2022
  • Construction work – Code of practice 2022

Victoria

Acts and regulations

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
  • Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017

Codes of practice

  • Plant: Compliance Code Edition 2 2019

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility

Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Tie back long or loose hair.

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Overhead electric lines

      Before controls3 High
      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 power lines).

      After controlsNot rated
      Responsible
      • SupervisorUndertake all planning processes
      • OperatorUndertake all planning processes
    • Hazard

      Inadequate team

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

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

      • Determine the crew required for the task. Consider:

        • The number of operators and doggers required

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

        • Whether a crane coordinator should be appointed if other cranes are in the vicinity.

      After controlsNot rated
      Responsible
      • SupervisorUndertake all planning processes
      • OperatorUndertake all planning processes
    • Hazard

      Lack of training resulting in injuries and fatalities

      Before controls2 Moderate
      Controls

      • All workers involved in this activity have been assessed as competent to do so.

      • All workers have been provided with the required training for the task and hold an appropriate licence, e.g. rigger, dogman, crane operator.

      After controlsNot rated
      Responsible
      • SupervisorUndertake all planning processes
      • OperatorUndertake all planning processes

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

13 more job steps, from Arrive on-site and assess site conditions to Emergency response

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What it covers

14 job steps

  1. PlanningOverhead power lines, crew size and roles, and worker licences checked before the lift is planned.
  2. Arrive on-site and assess site conditionsSite entry rules, reporting in, induction, a JSA for unexpected hazards and a toolbox talk before work starts.
  3. Work area set-upCrane set up level on stable ground, clear of power lines, with exclusion zones, barricades and signs in place.
  4. HousekeepingWork area kept clean, well lit and clear of trip hazards, with spills cleaned up straight away.
  5. Establish a communication systemRadio, hand signals and backup methods agreed between the crane operator, dogman and any other cranes nearby.
  6. Pre-lift assessmentKibble, crane and lifting gear inspected, fill depth calculated and wind limits checked before anything is lifted.
  7. Crane operationLoad kept in view and under control, within the crane's load chart, and never passed over people.
  8. Concrete kibble operationKibble filled to the calculated depth, gate secured, and concrete released in a controlled way over the pour.
  9. Manual tasksSafe lifting of rigging gear, with team lifts and mechanical aids for heavy items.
  10. Working at height when accessing the landing areaFall protection at the landing area, keeping clear of unprotected edges and the moving kibble.
  11. EnvironmentNoise, waste, washout water and vehicle movements managed to protect the site, drains and waterways.
  12. Maintenance on-siteKibble maintained by a competent person, cleaned after each use and taken out of service when damaged.
  13. On completionBarricades removed, kibble and rigging stowed and inspected, and everyone signed out.
  14. Emergency responseFirst aid, incident reporting, and what to do if the crane or load touches live power lines.

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