Safety Harness
- Company doing the work
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- 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 the 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)
- FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
Working with a risk of a fall over 2 metres
The fall from height hierarchy of control level considered when establishing controls:
- L1Work on the ground or solid construction, not chosen
- L2Use a passive fall restraint system, e.g. guard rails, scaffolding, EWP, not chosen
- L3Use a work positioning system, e.g. travel restraint, rope access, not chosen
- L4Use a fall arrest system, e.g. safety harness, catch platforms, not chosen
- L5Implement administrative controls, e.g. signage or instruction, not chosen
No level has been chosen yet.
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 are to have a General Construction Induction Card for construction work.
Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.
Trained First Aider on-site
All workers are 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 is to be reviewed and amended, if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident
If additional site hazards are 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
- Safety Harness
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
Arrival on-site & assess on-site conditions
- Hazard
Site conditions
Before controls3 HighControlsUpon arrival, thoroughly assess the worksite to identify potential hazards (slippery surfaces, overhead obstacles, wind conditions, etc.)
Make necessary adjustments to the work plan based on these conditions.
If working on EWPs or scaffolding, for this task, ensure there are separate, dedicated EWP/Scaffolding SWMS and that all workers/employees have relevant training and licensing.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisorto ensure control measures followed
- Workersto ensure control measures followed
- Hazard
Contact with electricity
Before controls3 HighControlsEnsure no overhead obstructions (such as electric lines).
Do not work within No Go Zones of electric lines unless power is isolated and evidence of ongoing isolation is obtained from the electrical supplier.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisorto ensure control measures followed
- Workersto ensure control measures followed
- Hazard
Changing environmental or work conditions
Before controls3 HighControlsWorking outdoors. Ensure:
Suitable protective clothing
Sun brim on hat
Safety glasses - UV-Rated
Use 30+ sunscreen on exposed skin areas
Access to shade during breaks
Check weather conditions – do not work in extreme weather.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisorto ensure control measures followed
- Workersto ensure control measures followed
IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute
Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls
9 more job steps, from Training and Capabilities to Completion of Work and Departure
Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.
