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Power Pole Temporary Support

SWMS · SWMS-10450

  • 13 job steps
  • Version 3
  • Crane & Lifting Equipment
  • Reads on any phone

This Power Pole Temporary Support Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with supporting a power pole using a crane in the presence of overhead power lines and in close proximity to roads with public vehicular traffic.

It covers 13 job steps, from training and planning through work area set-up, equipment inspection and pole support to completion and emergency response.

It covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls for mobile plant movement, gas mains and hazardous lines, energised electrical services, and work carried out adjacent to a road. Additional controls are included for slips, trips and falls, hazardous manual tasks, outdoor work and environmental considerations.

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Power Pole Temporary Support

SWMSVersion 3
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
  • 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.

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

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
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • 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

    Training

    • Hazard

      Personal injury, property damage &/or environmental incident.

      Examples given are to be removed if necessary, before using this SWMS. Replace with licences applicable to the task in your state or territory

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • All operators have the appropriate Heavy Vehicle licence road operation

      • The operator holds a valid certificate to operate a Crane – e.g. C2 for Crane with a capacity up to 20 tonnes; C6 up to 60 tonnes; C1 up to 100 tonnes, and CO greater than 100 tonnes

        • Operation: High-Risk Work Licence

        • E.g. Crane: Slewing Mobile Crane—with a capacity of up to 60 tonnes

        • E.g. Dogman: Dogging

        • E.g. Rigger: Basic rigging; Intermediate rigging; Advanced rigging

      • Operators are provided with information, training and instruction on the hazards, risks and control measures relevant to the workplace.

      • Vehicle must be registered with the State Road and Traffic Authorities before use

      • Plant registration in place.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

12 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

13 job steps

  1. TrainingCheck operators hold the licences and training the work needs
  2. PlanningPlan the crew and the work near electric lines
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsArrive on site and assess the site conditions
  4. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot or cold conditions
  5. Work area set-upSet up the work area and exclusion zones
  6. EnvironmentManage environmental impacts
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  8. Manual tasksManage the manual tasks safely
  9. Select & inspect equipmentSelect and inspect the crane and lifting gear
  10. Pre-operational assessmentAssess the pole and the wind before operating
  11. Pole supportOperate the crane and support the pole
  12. On completionPack up and leave the site safe
  13. Emergency responseRespond to an emergency

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