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Crane Overhead Bridge Gantry

SWMS · SWMS-10177

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 8
  • Crane & Lifting Equipment
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for overhead bridge and gantry cranes, including those with manned cabins and remote-controlled systems.

It takes your crew through each step, from planning, assessing on-site conditions and setting up communication to climbing the crane, pre-start checks, selecting and inspecting load equipment, the pre-lift assessment, crane operation, on-site maintenance, completion and emergency response.

It focuses on high-risk construction work controls for crane movement and elevated work levels, and suits businesses, crane operators, doggers, riggers and supervisors working with overhead bridge and gantry cranes.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

Preview of the Crane Overhead Bridge Gantry SWMS

Crane Overhead Bridge Gantry

SWMSVersion 8
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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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/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 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

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

      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
    • Hazard

      Lack of training resulting in injuries & fatalities

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • All operators have the licences for Crane Operation, Rigging or Dogging as appropriate

      • Trained and competent to operate the type of crane and attachments they are using

      • Refresher training is undertaken on an ongoing basis

      • Operation: High-Risk Work Licence

        • E.g. Crane: Bridge and gantry 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

        • The use of lifting equipment and slinging techniques.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

13 more job steps, from Assess on-site 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

14 job steps

  1. PlanningAssess the work and determine the crane crew and its licences and training
  2. Assess on-site conditionsCheck site entry requirements, site hazards and weather conditions
  3. EnvironmentControl noise and store fuels, oils and chemicals safely
  4. HousekeepingKeep the work area clean, lit and clear of trip hazards
  5. Manual tasksLift and move materials safely to avoid musculoskeletal injury
  6. Establish a communication systemSet up communication between the crane operator and groundworkers before work starts
  7. Climbing the craneClimb the crane ladders safely, with fall arrest and a rescue plan
  8. Crane pre-start checkInspect the crane, its controls and load charts before use
  9. Select and inspect load equipmentInspect lifting gear, slings, chains and tag lines before use
  10. Pre-lift AssessmentCheck the load, its path and the wind before lifting
  11. Crane operationHoist, move and place loads within the crane's limits and keep people clear
  12. Maintenance on-siteLock out and isolate the crane before maintenance
  13. On completionPark, isolate and secure the crane and sign out
  14. Emergency responseFollow site emergency procedures, call 000 and give first aid

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