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Working at Height Combo

Value pack · PACK-50355

  • 17 templates
  • 17 for the price of 14
  • Arrives in one Library folder

A set of nine SWMS, seven SOPs and one plan for contractors who work at height.

The SWMS cover ladders, scaffolds, roof edge protection, rope access, safety harnesses and elevating work platforms. The SOPs include Handheld Power Tools, Trestle Scaffold and Manual Handling. It also includes Falls Emergency Rescue Plan.

Each document is the same one sold on its own, so you get every update to it. Together they cost 14 template credits instead of 17.

Preview of the Ladders SWMS

Ladders

SWMSVersion 7
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
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Business contact 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)

  • 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 for construction work.

  • 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

(add notes specific to this site)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot 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

Inherent risk-rating (IR) before controls – residual risk-rating (RR) after controls.

  • Work activity

    Training

    • Hazard

      Lack of knowledge or training on safe ladder use

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Provide training for all workers on safe ladder use, including choosing the right ladder, correct setup, and safe climbing 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

9 more job steps, from Manual Handling to Incident Management

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

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What's included

  1. Ladders

    SWMS · 10 job steps

    Ladders SWMS: 10 job steps covering transport, set-up, safe use, electrical hazards, emergencies and incident reporting for step, extension and platform ladders.

    Also sold on its own
  2. Roof Edge Protection

    SWMS · 16 job steps

    SWMS for installing and dismantling roof edge protection using extension ladders, mobile scaffolding and safety harnesses.

    Also sold on its own
  3. Falls Emergency Rescue Plan

    Management plan · 14 sections

    A pre-planned procedure for rescuing a worker who has fallen and is suspended in a harness, with a pre-planning checklist and a site-specific rescue plan.

    Also sold on its own
  4. Handheld Power Tools

    SOP · 9 sections

    Safe operating procedure for handheld power tools: hazards, precautions, pre-operational inspection, work environment, operation, maintenance and a hazard checklist.

    Also sold on its own
  5. Erecting Fixed Scaffold

    SWMS · 14 job steps

    Erecting Fixed Scaffold SWMS: 14 job steps from unloading and erecting to handover, dismantling and emergency response.

    Also sold on its own
  6. Trestle Scaffold

    SOP · 7 sections

    Safe operating procedure for trestle scaffolds: hazards, PPE, training, pre-operational inspection, step-by-step operation and a training register.

    Also sold on its own
  7. Mobile Scaffold

    SWMS · 11 job steps

    A Mobile Scaffold SWMS covering the hazards and controls for erecting, using, moving and dismantling mobile scaffolds, from training to incident management.

    Also sold on its own
  8. Manual Handling

    SOP · 5 sections

    Safe operating procedure for manual handling: hazards, precautions, standard and team lifts, and a manual handling risk assessment form.

    Also sold on its own
  9. Rope Access

    SWMS · 13 job steps

    Rope Access SWMS: 13 job steps covering rigging plans, falls rescue planning, inspecting harnesses and anchor points, and working on the ropes.

    Also sold on its own
  10. Safety Harness

    SWMS · 10 job steps

    Safety harness SWMS: 10 job steps from anchor point set-up and harness inspection to fall rescue, incident management and departure.

    Also sold on its own
  11. EWP, Boom, Cherry Picker and Scissor Lift

    SWMS · 12 job steps

    EWP SWMS for scissor lifts, boom lifts and cherry pickers: 12 job steps, from rescue planning and set-up to working at height, fuelling and recharging.

    Also sold on its own
  12. Platform Ladder

    SOP · 7 sections

    Safe operating procedure for platform ladders: hazards, PPE, pre-operational inspection, transporting, set-up and use, and a training register.

    Also sold on its own
  13. Hand Tools

    SOP · 9 sections

    Safe operating procedure for using hand tools: hazards, PPE, inspection, training, work environment, manual handling and storage.

    Also sold on its own
  14. Cherry Picker

    SOP · 10 sections

    Safe operating procedure for a cherry picker: hazards, PPE, inspection, function tests, operation, emergency response and a hazard checklist.

    Also sold on its own
  15. Scissor Lift

    SOP · 10 sections

    Safe operating procedure for an EWP scissor lift: hazards, PPE, precautions, inspection, operation, maintenance, emergency response and a hazard checklist.

    Also sold on its own
  16. Trestles

    SWMS · 10 job steps

    Trestles SWMS: 10 job steps covering trestle handling, set-up, work at height, electric shock, wet weather and emergencies.

    Also sold on its own
  17. Working on Scaffolds

    SWMS · 7 job steps

    Working on Scaffolds SWMS: 7 job steps covering scaffold inspection, general use, mobile scaffolds, trestles, emergencies and incidents.

    Also sold on its own

What it covers

Hazards it covers

Legislation and standards it references

Every SWMS comes with our legislation and codes of practice reference list.

What you save

TemplateJob stepsOn its own
Ladders10$89.95 · 1 credit
Roof Edge Protection16$89.95 · 1 credit
Falls Emergency Rescue Plan0$89.95 · 1 credit
Handheld Power Tools0$89.95 · 1 credit
Erecting Fixed Scaffold14$89.95 · 1 credit
Trestle Scaffold0$89.95 · 1 credit
Mobile Scaffold11$89.95 · 1 credit
Manual Handling0$89.95 · 1 credit
Rope Access13$89.95 · 1 credit
Safety Harness10$89.95 · 1 credit
EWP, Boom, Cherry Picker and Scissor Lift12$89.95 · 1 credit
Platform Ladder0$89.95 · 1 credit
Hand Tools0$89.95 · 1 credit
Cherry Picker0$89.95 · 1 credit
Scissor Lift0$89.95 · 1 credit
Trestles10$89.95 · 1 credit
Working on Scaffolds7$89.95 · 1 credit
Bought one by one$1,529.15 · 17 credits
In this pack$1,259.30 · 14 credits You save $269.85

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