Tower Crane
- Company doing the work
- [Company]
- Business contact
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- 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
This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)
- Mobile Plant
- Gas Mains
- Hazardous Lines
- Energised Electrical
- Falls
- Hazardous Atmosphere
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 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
- Foot Protection
- Hearing Protection
- High Visibility
- Head 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 AcuteControlsLiaise with electrical entities where necessary regarding the supply of electricity and control measures for working around existing power supply (e.g. de-energising powerlines) including loading bays and site access.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
- Hazard
Inadequate crane team
Before controls3 HighControlsAssess the size and complexity of the work to be undertaken
Determine the crane crew required for the task. Consider:
Number of operators and doggers required
Number of riggers required for the activities
Whether a trained safety observer is required for maintaining electrical exclusion zones
Whether a crane coordinator should be appointed.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible - Hazard
Lack of training resulting in injuries & fatalities
Before controls4 AcuteControlsAll operators have the appropriate licences for Crane Operation, Rigging or Dogging as appropriate
E.g. Crane – Tower cranes (CT)
E.g. Dogman – Dogging
E.g. Rigger – Basic rigging - Intermediate rigging - Advanced rigging
Trained and competent to operate the type of crane and attachments they are using
Refresher training is undertaken on an ongoing basis.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible
IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute
Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls
Thêm 12 bước công việc, từ Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions đến Emergency response
Mỗi bước đều có mối nguy, mức rủi ro và biện pháp kiểm soát, cùng phần ký nhận của đội.
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Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
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