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Waterfed Pole System

SWMS · SWMS-10303

  • 12 job steps
  • Version 8

This SWMS addresses the specific hazards and control measures of cleaning with a water-fed pole system.

It covers 12 job steps, from planning around overhead power lines and checking the weather to setting up beside traffic, housekeeping, manual tasks, hand and power tools, window cleaning with the pole, fuelling small engines, packing up and emergency response.

It suits businesses and contractors doing window cleaning and related work with water-fed pole systems: cleaning companies, facility management services, construction contractors, and safety officers and compliance managers.

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Waterfed Pole System

SWMSVersion 8
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)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
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PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
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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 (HRCW)

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

  • Energised ElectricalWork on or near energised electrical installations or services
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Traffic CorridorsWork on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor in use by traffic other than pedestrians

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

Australian Government

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011

Australian Capital Territory

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Queensland

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

New South Wales

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025

Northern Territory

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011

South Australia

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2012
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2012

Tasmania

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2012
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022

Western Australia

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2020
  • Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

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

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Contact with overhead electric lines

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Use non-conductive poles, e.g. carbon fibre or moulded plastic

      • Liaise with electricity supply authorities regarding control measures for working near overhead electric lines

      • In general:

        • 3m above, either side and below power lines is No Go Zone

        • 3-6.4m of power lines a Spotter is required

        • Further than 6.4m of electric wires is an open area

        • No work to be conducted within a 10m radius of SWER transformer.

      • Note: Authorised people may be permitted to work within minimum safe distance zones for jobs such as tree clearing work, provided requirements of State Energy Authority and owner of the electric line are followed.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • SupervisorLiaise with electricity supply authorities

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

11 more job steps, from Check weather conditions & prepare to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

12 job steps

  1. PlanningPlan for overhead power lines and liaise with the electricity supply authority
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot or cold conditions
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, follow site signage and report to the site supervisor
  4. Work area set-upSet up the work area beside traffic and keep people out of it
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, fuel spills and wash water
  6. HousekeepingKeep the work area clear of hoses and trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksLift and move materials and equipment safely
  8. Working with hand & power toolsInspect and use hand and power tools safely
  9. Window cleaningClean with the water-fed pole, clear of power lines, traffic and the public
  10. Fuelling small engines on-siteRefuel small engines following the SDS and fire precautions
  11. On completionStore the system to avoid Legionella, pack up and sign out
  12. Emergency responseCall for help, give first aid and report the incident

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