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Power Pole Removal-Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10328

  • 18 job steps
  • Version 6
  • Electrical - HVAC - Solar
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for removing and installing power poles with a lifter/borer, in the presence of overhead power lines and near roads with public vehicular traffic.

It takes your crew through 18 job steps, from training and planning, site set-up and traffic management to load equipment checks, lifter/borer operation, excavating post holes, backfilling, maintenance, completion and emergency response.

It suits businesses and contractors working on electrical infrastructure, particularly those installing and removing power poles, and the safety officers and site managers who oversee the work.

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

Preview of the Power Pole Removal-Installation SWMS

Power Pole Removal-Installation

SWMSVersion 6
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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Site management plan

Is the work associated with a Construction Project?

  • Yes

  • No

High-risk construction work

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW – identified in the Job Task column)

  • Mobile Plant
  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical
  • 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.

Monitor/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

(insert site-specific notes)

Legislation and codes of practice

Australian Government

Standards

  • Standards Australia 2019, – Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Traffic control for works on roads, AS 1742.3:2019

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Breathing 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

    Provide training on the health effects associated with RCS

    • Hazard

      Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) – dust inhalation

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Training and information provided to workers on RCS should include:

        • Identification of RCS dust through Safety Datasheet (SDS) or labels

        • Dust exposure prevention strategies

        • Checking controls are working and using them

        • When and how to use any respiratory protective equipment provided and what to do if something goes wrong (Including worker respirator fit and check processes).

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

17 more job steps, from Planning to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

18 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on the health effects of RCS and dust controls
  2. PlanningPlan the crew and liaise with the electrical asset owner
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot or cold conditions
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and assess the site
  5. Work area set-upSet up traffic control, exclusion zones and power line clearances
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, spills and harm to fauna
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  8. Manual tasksLift and move materials safely
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use tools safely
  10. Hazardous substance / chemical useHandle hazardous substances as their SDS directs
  11. Select and inspect load equipmentInspect slings, chains, hooks and tag lines before use
  12. Pre-operational assessmentCheck loads, wind limits and controls before operating
  13. Lifter/Borer operationOperate the lifter/borer within its load chart and clearances
  14. Excavating post holeKeep clear of the auger while excavating
  15. Backfill holesBackfill and compact holes clear of the machine
  16. Maintenance on siteSecure the machine and hydraulics before maintenance
  17. On completionStow the plant, secure poles and sign out
  18. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site procedures and give first aid

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