Drone
- 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)
- [Principal contractor]
- PC Address
- —
- 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)
- Energised ElectricalEnergised electrical installations or services
- Water & DrowningIn or near water or other liquid that involves the risk of drowning
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
- High Visibility
- 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
Planning
- Hazard
Personal injury from delay in emergency assistance to remote workers
Before controls3 HighControlsA ‘Buddy’ system utilised for tasks undertaken in remote locations or working in isolation
A procedure developed and in place for regular contact when operating remotely or in isolation, the procedure should identify:
Travel itineraries, locations, scheduled contact people and times
Sufficient supplies of water, food, fuel & supplies needed
An emergency response plan
Appropriate Vehicles
Safety equipment, including first aid supplies
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
- Hazard
Legislation breach/system failure
Before controls3 HighControlsIn determining your flight operations:
Always follow Regulations as set down by the Australian CASA – For reference see advisory circular AC 101-01 Remotely piloted aircraft systems - licensing and operations
Develop a mission plan to contain all actions and contingencies for the mission planned:
Identify any limiting factors in the flight environment may alter the intended operation and modify the mission plan accordingly.
Develop contingency plans in the event of system failure, degraded performance, or lost communication link.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
- Hazard
Unlicensed operator
Before controls3 HighControlsAll relevant workers involved in the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft must be suitably certified and licensed to operate the remotely piloted aircraft.
Excluded Categories:
Commercial operators flying very small (< 2 kg) RPAs do not require an RPA operator’s certificate (ReOC) or a remote pilot licence (RePL).
Private landowners and leaseholders can carry out some operations on their own land with a small RPA (< 25 kg) without needing a ReOC or RePL if you follow the SOCs - see section and none of the parties involved receives remuneration.
If you fly a drone or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) commercially in Australia, outside the excluded category, either you or the person/company you are flying for needs an RPA operator’s certificate (ReOC).
A remote pilot licence (RePL) allows you to fly an RPA for an operator, who in turn needs to hold a ReOC. So, if you are working for yourself, both are required.
Check with the CASA for operator licensing requirements specific to your flight parameters and operations.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute
Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls
9 more job steps, from Check weather conditions & prepare to Emergency response
Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.
