Suspended Powered Scaffolds Working On
- Company doing the work
- [Company]
- Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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- Principal Contractor (PC)
- [Principal contractor]
- Business contact
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- Phone
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- PC address
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- Signature
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- Date
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- PC phone
- [PC phone]
- Date SWMS provided to PC
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- Contact phone
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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)
- FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
- Telecom TowersInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
- Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
- Hazardous LinesChemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
- Energised ElectricalEnergised electrical installations or services
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 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
Legislation and codes of practice
None listed.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Foot Protection
- High Visibility
- Head Protection
- Hand Protection
- Protective Clothing
- Sun 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
Incorrect system design; system collapse
Before controls4 AcuteControlsAll components of the suspended scaffold designed and approved by a competent person. (e.g. engineer)
Purpose-built suspended scaffolds must:
Be verified by an engineer
Be clearly marked with the brand name, model number, and serial number
Be clearly marked with its capacity and intended use
Clearly display the mass in kg of any movable or removable counterweights.
Before operating the scaffold, a written statement that the scaffold is complete and safe for use supplied by the person responsible for erecting or altering the scaffold.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisorto confirm the correct system
- Hazard
Falling objects
Before controls4 AcuteControlsPlanning access to the height location:
Wherever possible, use mechanical methods to deliver materials to the working at height location, e.g. crane.
Ensure all crane operators, riggers and doggers are licenced, competent and trained in the activity
If delivering material/tools onto a raised platform, liaise with Principal to determine where on the platform, the materials are safe to be dropped to:
Be able to bear the load
Not cause hazards to other trade.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisorto confirm the correct system
IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute
Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls
11 more job steps, from Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue Plan to Emergency response
Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.
