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Scaffoldless Lift Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10672

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 4
  • Miscellaneous
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for installing lifts in a scaffoldless lift shaft, from planning and arriving on site through to handover and emergency response.

It takes your crew through each job step, including setting up the work area, delivering and unloading materials, working at the top of the shaft to install hoist equipment, guide rail and ladder installation with silica dust controls, electrical work and working on the car.

It suits construction companies, safety managers and installation teams who install lifts and need to meet their WHS obligations.

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

Preview of the Scaffoldless Lift Installation SWMS

Scaffoldless Lift Installation

SWMSVersion 4
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
  • AsbestosAsbestos disturbance
  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous Lineschemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised Electricalenergised electrical installations or services
  • 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

  • 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
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Breathing 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

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Shaft collapse

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls
      • DO NOT proceed until you receive all applicable safety and construction information

      • Review all plans, diagrams and installation instructions

      • Lifting points – hoisting beams, lifting eyes, and ventilation ducts in place, as specified

      • Ensure contact details for all responsible people, e.g., site supervisors, security etc., are listed and kept on-site during operations

      • When you are working on your own, check that:

        • Someone in authority knows where you are

        • Regular checks are made to ensure your safety

      • Where required, discuss method statements and risk assessments with your supervisor and colleagues before starting work

      • Work safely and follow local codes and agreed practices.

      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 Arrival on-site & assess onsite 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. PlanningPlan the work and review the safety and construction information
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site conditions and check that safety measures are in place
  3. Work area set-upSet up a safe work area and prevent unauthorised access
  4. Materials delivery - Unloading & distributionUnload and distribute materials safely
  5. EnvironmentConsider the environment and minimise the impact
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and safe
  7. Manual tasksHandle materials to prevent injury
  8. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse and handle hazardous substances safely
  9. Working at the top of the shaft: install hoist equipmentTake safety measures for working at height
  10. Guide rail/ladder installationTake precautions for work that exposes people to silica dust
  11. Electrical workWork safely with electricity
  12. Working on carWork safely on and around the car
  13. On completion - Safety Inspection and handoverComplete the safety checks before handover
  14. Emergency responsePrepare workers for emergencies and respond to them

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