Crane Self-Erecting
Document details
- Company doing the work
- [Company]
- Business contact and phone
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- Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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- Responsible person's phone
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- Responsible person's signature
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- Date signed
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- Principal Contractor (PC)
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- PC Address
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- PC phone
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- Date SWMS provided to PC
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- Job Site Address
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- 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 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
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
- 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
Crane lift planning
- Hazard
Contact with overhead electric lines
Before controls4 AcuteControlsLiaise 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 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
- Hazard
Inadequate crane team
Before controls3 HighControlsAssess 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 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
- Hazard
Lack of training resulting in injuries & fatalities
Before controls4 AcuteControlsAll 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 C0 greater than 100 tonnes
Operation – High-Risk Work Licence
E.g. Crane – Self-erecting tower crane
E.g. Dogman – Dogging
E.g. Rigger – Basic rigging - Intermediate rigging - Advanced rigging
Ensure 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
Use of lifting equipment and slinging techniques
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- 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 Road operation to Emergency response
Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.