Crane Tower Sms

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ACTIVITY: Crane - Tower
SWMS No.:
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS) - Part 1

Company Name: Perth Builders
Address: 3/22 Hynes Road OConnor W,A 6160
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Company Contact: Sergio Lucia
Position: Director
Phone No.: 0409 119 063
Project Details
Project: Knutsford Joint Venture
Job Address: Cnr Knutsford and Amhurst Road Fremantle
Job Description: Construction of multi-story units and town houses
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Relevant workers must be consulted in the development, approval and communication of this SWMS:
Name: (Include names of workers
Signature:
Job Title:
who were consulted in relation to the
development of this SWMS)
Date:
SWMS Approved by Employer/PCBU/Director/Owner:

Print Name
Signature:
Date:
Name of Principal Contractor:
Principal Contractor Company Name:
Date SWMS provided to Principal Contractor:
Principal Contractor Signature:
Date:
Name of person responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS:
Signature:
Date:
SWMS Scope
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Foot
Hearing
High
Head
Eye
Hand
Protective
Sun
Rings, watches,
This SWMS covers the erection, operation and dismantle of a tower crane. A tower crane means a crane with a boom that is mounted on a tower structure and includes self-erecting tower cranes.
Protection
Protection
Visibility
Protection
Protection
Protection
Clothing
Protection
jewellery that may
This SWMS does not cover other mobile plant that may be used i.e. backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators and telescopic handlers. Dedicated SWMS should be developed for these tasks,
become entangled in
Broad brimmed hat, UV
and for any risks not covered in this SWMS.
rated clothing, SPF 30+ machines must not be
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
sunscreen, tinted safety
worn. Long and loose
Ensure all PPE meets relevant Australian Standards. Inspect, and replace PPE as needed.
glasses with adequate
hair must be tied
AS
UV protection)
back.
1319-1994 Safety signs for the occupational environment reproduced with permission from SAI Global under licence 1210-c062. Standards may be purchased at http://www.saiglobal.com
High Risk Construction Work
Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Chemicals
This work activity involves the following High Risk Construction Work:
Involves a risk of a person falling for than 2 metres
Is carried out on a telecommunication tower
Is carried out on or near energised electrical installations or services
Involves tilt-up or precast concrete
Is carried out on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or
other traffic corridor that is in use by traffic other than pedestrians
Is carried out in an area at a workplace in which there is any
movement of powered mobile plant.
Diesel is classified as a hazardous chemical according to the Australian Safety and Compensation Council
(ASCC) and is not classified as a Dangerous Good according to Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road or Rail (ADG Code). Diesel is classified as Harmful. Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all
fuel and lubricant products before use, follow the SDS recommendations and relevant SWMS.
Hazards - What can cause harm?
Risks - What can happen?
Control Measures to Reduce Risk
Hazards include:
- Adverse weather - hot, cold, windy,
wet
- Electricity - Energised electrical
equipment / installation
- Falls from a height
- Falls on the same level, objects on
Risks include:
- Hypothermia, heat exhaustion,
sunstroke, dehydration, sunburn
- Being struck by lightning causing
burns, electrocution
- Radiation / ultra-violet burns
- Electric Shock/ Electrocution
Consultation in relation to hazards and risks. Ensure:

- Consult with the person you are carrying out the work for on the potential hazards and risks associated
with the task
- If represented by an elected Health and Safety Representative (HSR), they must be included in any
consultation
- Any other persons on site who are affected by the same matter are consulted and co-operative
arrangements are made
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Environmental risks may include damage to waterways and water catchment areas due to incorrect
disposal of, or from run-off of hazardous chemicals during spills or clean up. Diesel is toxic to aquatic
organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Noise pollution is a risk when work is conducted in close proximity to public areas - check with local
council regarding noise restrictions in urban areas.
Job Step: Planning
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ground, uneven or slippery surface

- Hazardous Manual Tasks
o awkward, twisting, bending
positions
o prolonged sitting
o repetitious movements
- Noise - long term exposure
- Overhead power lines
- Plant - operating
- Work around moving mobile plant
- Work at height above 2 metres
- Work outdoors.
- Explosion / Fire
- Falling from height causing serious
injury or death
- Trip, slip, fall on same level causing
bruises, sprains, strains, fractures
- Deafness, hearing loss
- Entrapment - by machinery or
equipment
- Fall off plant causing injury /death
- Musculoskeletal Disorder / Muscular
stress
- Being run over/ struck by mobile
plant causing serious injury/ death
- Collision with objects / plant
- Friction injury rubbing, chaffing,
rope burn
- Falling objects being struck /
crushed.
- Document consultation and action items.

Liaise with Principal Contractor to establish that the following on-site systems and procedures are in place:
- Health and Safety rules
- Induction for all workers site specific
- Supervisory arrangements
- Communication
- Injury reporting
- Hazard reporting
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Exclusion Zones
- Risk Assessments
- SWMS and JSAs.
Assess the exposure of workers to noise, including the frequency of exposure to noise levels that exceed
the legislated Exposure Standard while erecting, operating and dismantling the tower crane and determine
required controls such as Audiometric Testing and PPE. Refer to Noise Control SWMS for detailed
information regarding the prevention of hearing loss and legislative requirements.
Audiometric Testing. If Audiometric testing is required it must:
- Be provided within three months of the worker commencing work
- Be started before people are exposed to hazardous noise (such as new workers or those changing jobs)
Provide a baseline as a reference for future audiometric test results

Have follow-up tests carried out at least every two years.
Be carried out with consultation with your workers and their health and safety representatives
Be carried out by competent persons in accordance with the procedures in the relevant Australian
Standard
- Workers should be given the results of audiometric testing accompanied by a written explanation of
the meaning and implications.
All operators/workers to be trained and competent to work on a tower crane - erection, operation and
dismantle the tower crane. Training should include:
- Site specific induction (include location of amenities, first aid facilities, emergency plans and
evacuation points, incident reporting, communication, contact persons etc)
- Health and Safety Rules for site
- Supervisory arrangements
- PPE requirements for site
- Types of hazards at site
- Site plans showing no go zones for pedestrians
- Traffic Management plans
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- Relevant SWMS and JSAs

- Site security requirements
- Read and understand the manufacturers manual/safety precautions for the tower crane and
associated equipment.
Ensure all persons entering construction site have a Construction Induction Card (or equivalent).
National Certificate to undertake High Risk Work must be obtained for crane operator.
Erectors must have scaffolding (High Risk Work) Certification.
Dogger (formal qualifications/training).
Check with individual State Regulators to determine Tower Crane operator, Scaffolder and Dogger
licensing requirements.
In general: Operators - High risk work licences.
An operator must hold a high risk work licence to operate a Tower Crane that is:
- Of a jib or boom crane mounted on a tower structure, demountable or permanent, including both
horizontal and luffing jib types
- Of a crane where the tower structure and boom/jib elements are not disassembled into component
sections, which can be transported between sites as a complete unit, and where the erection and
dismantling processes are an inherent part of the cranes function.
A dogging or rigging high risk work licence is required by:
- Any person other than a licenced crane operator who exercises judgement in the selection of slings,
slinging techniques, the weight of the load, or its centre of gravity when slinging a load on a crane, or
- Any person who directs a crane operator in the movement of the load when the load is out of view
of the operator.
A dogging or rigging licence may not be required if the lift does not require the person slinging the load to
exercise judgment. E.g. SWP for undertaking routine, repetitive lifts has been developed and approved by
a competent person and the worker slinging the load has been provided with training to allow them conduct
the work safely. Check with your State Regulator.
Monitoring: PCBUs/foremen/principal contractors monitor the use of Tower Crane to ensure that the safe
systems of work are being maintained by the operators.
Designers of tower cranes must be qualified (engineer).
Designers of tower crane must ensure:
- All relevant Standards and Engineering principles are met
- Detailed instructions for construction, commission, operation (including detailed load charts),
maintenance, de-construction are provided
- Consider:
o The way the tower will be used
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Working radius of cranes

Adequate number of cranes to be installed
Risks re location of crane (falls above 2m, working over or adjacent to water, over or
adjacent to road or railway)
o Access and egress to/from tower (ladders, platforms etc) comply with relevant
standards
- Designs are registered with the regulator (a certificate must be granted and permanently marked
on crane).
Develop task specific SWMS. Include at least:
- The crane designers or crane manufacturers instructions
- Technical standards relevant to access and egress
- The cranes stability
- Any adverse effects on other plant, structures or work processes at the workplace
- The use of special tools, jigs and appliances necessary to minimise the risk of injury
- Control measures for securing crane components
- The interaction of the crane with other plant
- Environmental factors, such as wet or windy conditions.
o
o
o
Ensure: All relevant electrical installations associated with the crane comply with Australian Standard, AS
3000: Electrical installations.
Ensure: That the tower crane has been commissioned by a responsible person, ready for use. (Written
instructions regarding the commissioning of a tower crane should be available to all relevant persons at the
workplace).
RB: 4A
Person responsible to implement control measures:
RA: 2M
Job Step: Preparation

Hazards include:
wet
Risks include:
- Explosion / Fire
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Working outdoors. Ensure:

- Suitable protective clothing
- Sun brim on hard hat
- Safety glasses - UV Rated
- Use 30+ sunscreen on exposed skin areas
- Adequate drinking water
- Access to shade during breaks
- Be aware of snakes if work area has long grass or dense vegetation
- Adequate breaks
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positions
o prolonged sitting
Noise - long term exposure
Overhead power lines
Plant - operating
Work around moving mobile plant
Work at height above 2 metres
Work outdoors.
injury or death
equipment
stress
rope burn
crushed.
- Check weather conditions do not work in extreme weather.

Ensure crane is suitable for task. Consider:
- Tower height
- Wind speed
- Terrain type
- Bearing capacity
- Boom length
- Crane Lifting capacity (SWL).
Ensure ground /footing are suitable seek geological surveys. Consider:
- Crane requirements, loading bays, site access, traffic management etc
- Number of cranes required (keep to minimum to reduce risk of collision)
- Sufficient space between cranes (including cranes operated by adjacent workplaces) ensure no
collision between boom or counterweights during slewing operations)
- Crane machine deck safe distance above building
- Crane boom remains sufficient distance above concrete placement boom
- Flight paths (contact local aerodrome operator as required).
Do not undertake work in No Go Zones of electrical power lines unless de-energised/isolated from the
power supply and evidence of the continuing isolation of the power supply is obtained from suitable person
(such as licensed electrician) that power is isolated.
Ensure sufficient crew for erection and operation.
Ensure communication (such as radios with dedicated frequency) is provided and functional.
Develop a detailed SWMS for erection, commission and operation of specific tower crane and site.
RB: 4A
RA: 2M
Job Step: Pre- start Inspection

Hazards include:
wet
Risks include:
- Explosion / Fire
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Hearing protection, ensure:

- It is worn by all persons throughout the period of exposure to noise
- It is suitable for the type of working environment and the work tasks
- It s comfortable and correctly fitting for the worker
- It is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure it remains in good, clean condition.
All components must be inspected and tested by competent person before delivered to site. Check:
- Welds on vital components such as boom clevises, butt heal bosses, counterweight rope sheave
brackets
- Tower crane bolts, slew ring bolts
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positions
Plant - operating
Work outdoors.
injury or death
equipment
stress
crushed.
Power Supply cable

Motor brakes/braking system
Slew ring gear and pinions
Air controls and valves
Ropes, and sheaves, correct rope tracking
Condition of limiting devices (ensure suitable Rated capacity limiter, motion limiter and dual braking
system present and functional)
- Condition of counterweights
- Machine guarding present and functional
- Other items specified by manufacturer.
Upon delivery to site, all components to be checked for damage and possible wear during transport.
Once erected, Pre-commission tests must be undertaken by competent persons. Include:
- Electrical supply and wiring complied as required
- Tower id/SWL etc
- Tower access
- Bolts correct tension
- All connection pins and retainers
- Leakage in any part of hydraulic system
- All controls, indicating devices, limiting devices, travel decelerator switches hoists, warning
devices, travel brakes (at fully laden capacity) etc are fully functional.
- A compliance report should be completed prior to use.
A visual inspection must be undertaken of the following:
- All items specified in manufacturers manual
- Operating and emergency controls
- Brakes
- Safety switches, interlocks, limiting, and indicating devices
- Structure
- Wire ropes good condition, correctly reeved on the sheave
- Slings, chains, hooks etc have SWL marked and in suitable condition.
-
Keep records of all tests/inspections in a logbook.

Do not use if any faults/damage reported. Apply lock-out/tag out procedures.
RB: 4A
RA: 2M
Job Step: Operation - Erecting/Dismantling
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Hazards include:
wet
positions
o prolonged sitting
- Noise - long term exposure
- Overhead power lines
- Plant - operating
- Work around moving mobile plant
- Work at height above 2 metres
- Work outdoors.
Risks include:
burns, electrocution,
- incorrectly installed power supply
- Explosion / Fire
injury or death
equipment
stress
rope burn
crushed.
Hazardous Manual Handling:

- Avoid long periods of repetitive movements
- Avoid awkward and sustained positions
- Avoid prolonged sitting
- Use mechanical lifting aids when possible
- Power supply to be on lead stands and clearly marked for visual confirmation.
- Use two or more people for lifting & moving heavy / awkward equipment
- Regular breaks.
Avoid working in bent over or awkward positions (such as arms above head height) for 30 minutes at a
time or for two hours over entire shift.
Take regular rest breaks and stretch out if bending for long periods. Consider job rotation to avoid
excessive bending/reaching.
Erection and Dismantle:
- Establish a clearance zone (at least 20m) and exclude all unnecessary persons
- Ensure written instructions available
- Assemble/disassemble components in the correct sequence using tools and equipment suitable for job
- Only use components specified by manufacturer (or competent person) tower sections must be
identified with model type and serial number

- Ensure correct type and grade of bolts and pins are used. Check these are undamaged and
compatible with crane components

- Ensure correct torque for all bolts
- Ensure crane ties are installed at intervals as specified by manufacturer
- Climbing sequence must be carried out as instructed by manufacturer by persons trained in
particular model of crane)

- Ensure fall protection measures are in place for work above 2m (edge protection, travel restraint
systems, fall arrest harness systems last resort)

- Do not climb in winds in excess of 36km/hour. (If wind speed is unknown and weather is inclement,
perform a risk assessment to determine whether climbing can take place)

- Ensure counterweight in required position before climbing (example: Some Favco models require
counterweight to be at top of rail during climbing)

- Ensure means to control falling objects are provided (such as exclusion zones, mesh screens, tool
lanyards, scheduling work to reduce number of persons in area, restraining systems).

Operation of crane. Ensure:
- Operator familiar with make/model of crane, SWL, load charts, any site risks, slinging techniques
- Doggers are formally trained and aware of their responsibilities (especially if more than 1 is used).
Operating self-erecting tower cranes:
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Self-erecting tower cranes should be operated from a designated area. At all times during the lifting
operations, the crane operator should:
- Remain in close proximity to the crane, and
- Maintain good visibility of the load.
Where it is not possible for the operator to keep the load in sight, a dogger must report to the operator on
the position of the load to ensure safe operation.
Remote operation: Self-erecting tower cranes may be operated remotely by either:
- Hard-wired or pendant controls, or
- Wireless controls.
The reliability of the circuits on the controls should be the same as that achieved by controls in a cabin.
Wireless remotes should be uniquely coded to avoid corruption of signals and interference from other devices.
Remotely operated tower cranes, including self-erecting tower cranes, should have a dedicated operator
who is available to operate the crane at all times.
If the crane operator is also acting as the Dogger or undertaking other tasks:
- The remote control should be turned off and secured to prevent accidental activation of remote
functions or other persons using the crane
- Effective communications are to be maintained between the crane operator and other personnel at
all times.
When the self-erecting tower crane is not in use, appropriate control measures must be in place to prevent
unauthorised operation of the crane.
Tower crane stability: Ensure
- The stabilising moment of the crane (the crane counterweight generally provides the primary
stabilising moment)
- The overturning moment applied by the suspended load and wind
- The footings and foundations designed for the specific crane installation
- The design, number and location of crane ties
- Wind conditions (stability will vary according to the size and shape of the suspended load and
crane boom)
- Counterweights must be secured to the crane in a manner specified by the crane manufacturer.
When lifting load, ensure:
- Lift is planned
- No persons under travel path
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Hoist rope hangs vertically above load (do not allow load to swing when lifted)
Hoisting equipment correctly applied to load and crane hook
No part of load is loose
Load is properly balanced
Load will not contact any object or become snagged
If load close to SWL test hoist brakes. Check mass recorded on load indicator recheck load chart
NEVER exceed SWL of crane or any component /lifting equipment etc.

Operator must not leave cabin with load suspended. Operator can leave cabin when:
- All loads removed from hook
- Hook raised to position where it is clear of operations
- All power has been disabled
- Keys removed from crane.
If no risk of contact with other cranes, crane should be left to weathervane when unattended (as instructed
by manufacturer). Where tethering is required, seek advice from engineer.
Do not operate in excessive wind (either 54km/hour or 72km/hour as specified by manufacturer). Ensure
wind gauge is installed in suitable location on crane.
RB: 4A
RA: 3H
.
Job Step: Decommissioning and Record Keeping

Hazards include:
wet
positions
Risks include:
- Explosion / Fire
injury or death
equipment
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A person with management or control of plant at a workplace must:

- Not decommission or dismantle the plant unless the decommissioning or dismantling can be
carried out, so far as is reasonably practicable, without risks to the health and safety of any person
- Ensure that a person who decommissions or dismantles the plant is a competent person and is
provided with the available information for eliminating or minimising risks to health or safety
- The processes for the installation, construction, commissioning, decommissioning and dismantling
of plant include inspections that ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that risks associated
with these activities are monitored.
The crane should be decommissioned and dismantled in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
and/or those prepared by a competent person.
Records may be kept in any suitable format and should be transferred with ownership of the crane. A crane
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Plant - operating
Work outdoors.

stress
rope burn
crushed.
service record, such as a maintenance logbook, of the significant events concerning the safety and
operation of the crane should be kept and readily available.
All entries in the maintenance logbook should:
- Clearly describe the work undertaken and parts replaced
- Identify the person or business who completed the work and be dated.
Documentation stating that the crane has been inspected by a competent person, and is in a safe and
satisfactory condition, should be readily available.
The checks, adjustments, replacement of parts, repairs and inspections performed, and all irregularities or
damage concerning the cranes safe use, should be recorded.
All complete routine, annual and major inspection reports should be maintained and made available for
examination as required.
RB: 4A
RA: 3H
Job Step: Maintenance

Hazards include:
positions
- Work around moving mobile plant.
Risks include:
- Explosion / Fire
injury or death
equipment
- Muscular stress
crushed.
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Ensure all servicing, maintenance and repairs are performed by suitably qualified & competent persons.
Manufacturer and relevant Australian Standards must subject Crane to routine inspection and maintenance as
required. Annual Inspections are required as part of the Plant registration.
A tower crane preventative maintenance program should be established based on the working environment and
the frequency and severity of use of the crane.
The following items should form part of an effective maintenance program:
- Replacement parts and components should be identical or equivalent to the original equipment parts
and components
- A specific rectification program should be carried out where past experience has shown particular
problems with a crane
- All safety-related malfunctions and problems should be corrected before the crane is returned to
service.
All worn or damaged parts of the crane are to be repaired or replaced and must comply with the manufacturers
recommendations or specifications. If parts are not available new parts must comply with the recommendations
of a competent person. Australian Standard, AS 2550:4:2004 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe Use - Tower
Cranes, specifies all tower cranes undergo a 10 year major inspection by competent persons and must include:
- Slew ring
- Hydraulic motors
- Hydraulic pumps
- Valve blocks (bodies)
- Hoist and luff drums
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- Braking systems
- Rope sheaves
- Hydraulic luffing cylinder
- Gear boxes and drive shafts
- Boom
- A-frame
- Pins with moving parts (e.g. boom heel pins, ram pins)
- Static pins
- Steel wire ropes
- Electrical systems
- Control systems
- Electric motors
- Hook trolley (non-luffing cranes)
- Hook assembly.
A crane safety certificate must be obtained and all records/logbooks kept for life of crane.
RB: 3H
RA: 2M
Emergency Procedures / Emergency Response

Emergency Response: Call 000 immediately if a serious incident occurs.
Administer first aid to injured person/s after calling Emergency Services (000).
Note: Whenever any person is wearing a harness, a rescue plan must be in place as suspension trauma
can occur to persons who fall and remain in the harness for more than 5 minutes.
Develop and implement an emergency response plan for the site. Include:
- Assembly points
- Communication
- Consultation methods
- Responsible persons
- Emergency contacts - names and phone numbers
- First aid equipment
- Fire Extinguishers accessible & serviced.
Develop site-specific rescue procedures/SWMS.

Ensure all workers on-site are trained and familiar with emergency and evacuation
procedures.
Ensure emergency response plan is rehearsed.
Person/s responsible to implement and follow emergency procedures and control
measures:
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To ensure controls are implemented and monitored effectively:

Ensure all controls are reviewed as per the following:
Toolbox /pre-work meetings will be undertaken
If controls fail to reduce risk adequately
Relevant persons will be consulted on hazards and contents of SWMS, work
When changes to the workplace or work activity occur that create new /
plans and other applicable information
different risks where controls may no longer be effective
Control measures will be monitored throughout works:
New hazards identified
o Spot checks
After an incident involving work activities relevant to this SWMS
o Consultation
During consultation with relevant persons indicate review is needed
o Scheduled audits
A Health and Safety Representative (HSR) requests a review in line with the
Corrective actions will be recorded and rectified in a timely manner SWMS will
requirements of the legislation.
be reviewed and updated accordingly (in consultation with relevant persons)
Person/s responsible to implement and follow monitoring and review procedures and control measures:
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT - Part 2

Formal Training, Licences required for workers undertaking this task:
Example:
Licence to Perform High Risk Work (operating certain plant, equipment)
TAFE or other recognised training organisation
Construction Induction Card (or equivalent)
Competent in operation of make/model of plant
Emergency procedures emergency response
PPE
Traffic Management Plans
Details of: regulatory permits/licenses
Engineering Details/Certificates/WorkCover
Approvals:
Example:
Local council permits
Building Approvals
EPA approvals/permits
Certain plant to be registered with State Authority
PPE to comply with relevant Australian Standards
Plant/Tools/Equipment: (List plant and equipment
to be used on the job.)
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Duties of workers undertaking this task:

Example:
(Name): Operator
(Name: Clean-up crew
(Name): Supervisor
Etc.
Details of Supervisory Arrangements for workers undertaking this task:

Example:
Suitably qualified supervisors for job
Direct on-site supervision
Remote site communication systems/ schedule
Audits
Spot Checks, etc.
Reporting systems
Relevant Legislation, Codes of Practice:

Note: Retain only the legislation references applicable to your state of operation for this SWMS.
Commonwealth, NSW, QLD, ACT

o Work Health and Safety Act 2011
o Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
Northern Territory
o Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act
2011
o Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation)
Regulations
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Victoria
o Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004
o Occupational Health & Safety Regulations 2007
o Codes of Practice:
Western Australia
o Occupational Safety & Health Act 1984
o Occupational Safety & Health Regulations 1996
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Example: Tower Crane (Make & Model)
SA, Tasmania
o Work Health and Safety Act 2012
o Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012
Codes of Practice: Safe Work Australia (2011):

o
Construction Work
o
First Aid in the Workplace
o
Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
o
Managing the Risk of Plant in the Workplace
o
Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss in the
Workplace
o
How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
o
Hazardous Manual Tasks
o
Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace
o
Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
o
WHS Consultation, Cooperation & Coordination
Codes of Practice:
Australian Standards:
o AS/NZS1269: 2005 Occupational noise management
o AS/NZS 4501:2008 (set) Occupational Protective Clothing
o AS 1319:1994 Safety Signs for Occupational Environment
o AS/NZS 3760:2010 In-service safety inspection and testing of
electrical equipment
o AS 2550:2011 Cranes, Hoists & Winches - Safe use set
o AS 2550:1:2004 Cranes, Hoists & Winches - Safe use - Tower
Cranes
o AS/NZS 3775.2:2004 Chain slings Grade T Care and use. (plus
amendment 1 2006)
o AS/NZS 1666:2:1995 Wire-rope slings Care and use
o AS/NZS 1353:2:1997 Flat Synthetic - Webbing Slings - Care and
Use
o AS/NZS 1380:2:1998 Fibre - Rope Slings - Care and Use
o AS/NZS 1438:2:1998 Wire - Coil Flat Slings - Care and Use
Reference Documents
Health and Safety Executive: Safety Alerts on Tower Cranes
Safe Work Australia (2012): Draft Code of Practice: Cranes
Safe Work Australia (2011): Guidance on the Classification of Hazardous Chemicals under the WHS Regulations
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Safe Work Australia (2011): Code of Practice: Managing Noise and preventing hearing loss
at work
Safe Work Australia (2011): Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT - Part 3

This SWMS has been developed in consultation and cooperation with employee/workers and relevant Employer/Persons Conducting Business or Undertaking (PCBU). I have read the above
SWMS and I understand its contents. I confirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certification to conduct the task as described. I agree to comply with safety requirements
within this SWMS including risk control measures, safe work instructions and Personal Protective Equipment described.
Overall Risk Rating after Controls
1 Low
2 Moderate
Employee/Worker Name
Job Role / Position
Signature
Review No.
3 High
4 Acute
Date
Time
Employer/PCBU/ Supervisor
Name
Initial
Date
HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS
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RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX

HB 436:2004 Risk Management Guidelines Tables 6.3 6.8 reproduced with permission from SAI Global under licence 1210-c062. Standards may be purchased at http://www.saiglobal.com
References: Safe Work Australia (2011) - Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks, AS/NZS 31000 -2009 Risk Management Principles and Guidelines.
Step 2: Determine Consequence

What will be the expected effect?
Level of Effect:
Example of each level:
Step 1: Determine Likelihood

What is the possibility that the effect will occur?
Criteria
Description
Almost
certain
Expected in most circumstances.
Effect is a common result
Likely
Will probably occur in most

circumstances
Effect is known to have occurred at this

site or it has happened
Effect could occur at the site or Ive heard
of it happening
Effect is not likely to occur at the site or I
have not heard of it happening
Possible
Might occur at some time
Unlikely
Could occur at some time
Rare
May occur only in exceptional

circumstances
Insignificant/Acceptable
Effect is practically impossible
First Aid treatment only; no lost time injury
Minor
Moderate
Major
Catastrophic
Step 3 Determine the risk score
No effect or so minor that effect is acceptable
Medical treatment; serious injuries, temporary partial disability; lost

time injury < 7 days
Hospital admittance; extensive injuries; lost time injury > 7 days;
Permanent Total Disability injury; death
Multiple Permanent Total Disability injuries; multiple deaths
Step 4 Record risk score on worksheet (Note Risk scores have no absolute value and should
Consequence
only be used for comparison and to engender discussion.)
Likelihood
Insignificant
Minor
Moderate
Major
Catastrophic
Almost
certain
3 High
3 High
4 Acute
4 Acute
4 Acute
Score
Action
Likely
2 Moderate
3 High
3 High
4 Acute
4 Acute
4
A: Acute
Possible
1 Low
2 Moderate
3 High
4 Acute
4 Acute
3
H: High
Unlikely
1 Low
1 Low
2 Moderate
3 High
4 Acute
DO NOT PROCCED. Requires immediate attention. Introduce further high level

controls to lower the risk level. Re-assess before proceeding.
Review before commencing work. Introduce new controls and/or maintain high
level controls to lower the risk level. Monitor frequently to ensure control measures
are working.
Maintain control measures. Proceed with work. Monitor and review regularly, and
if any equipment/people/materials/work processes or procedures change.
Rare
1 Low
1 Low
2 Moderate
3 High
3 High
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M: Moderate
1
L: Low
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Record and monitor. Proceed with work. Review regularly, and if any
equipment/people/materials/work processes or procedures change.
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ACTIVITY: Crane - Tower

SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS) - Part 1

Address: 3/22 Hynes Road OConnor W,A 6160

Company Contact: Sergio Lucia

Phone No.: 0409 119 063

SWMS Approved by Employer/PCBU/Director/Owner:

Name of Principal Contractor:

Principal Contractor Company Name:

Date SWMS provided to Principal Contractor:

Principal Contractor Signature:

Name of person responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS:

ACTIVITY: Crane - Tower

High Risk Construction Work

Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Chemicals

Hazards - What can cause harm?

Risks - What can happen?

Control Measures to Reduce Risk

Consultation in relation to hazards and risks. Ensure:

DOCUMENT NO: 10272

ACTIVITY: Crane - Tower

Job Step: Planning

ground, uneven or slippery surface

- Document consultation and action items.

Provide a baseline as a reference for future audiometric test results

DOCUMENT NO: 10272

ACTIVITY: Crane - Tower

- Relevant SWMS and JSAs

ACTIVITY: Crane - Tower

Working radius of cranes

Job Step: Preparation

DOCUMENT NO: 10272

ACTIVITY: Crane - Tower

Working outdoors. Ensure:

o awkward, twisting, bending

- Check weather conditions do not work in extreme weather.

Job Step: Pre- start Inspection

DOCUMENT NO: 10272

ACTIVITY: Crane - Tower

Hearing protection, ensure:

o awkward, twisting, bending

Power Supply cable

Keep records of all tests/inspections in a logbook.

Job Step: Operation - Erecting/Dismantling

DOCUMENT NO: 10272

ACTIVITY: Crane - Tower

Hazardous Manual Handling:

identified with model type and serial number

compatible with crane components

particular model of crane)

systems, fall arrest harness systems last resort)

perform a risk assessment to determine whether climbing can take place)

counterweight to be at top of rail during climbing)

lanyards, scheduling work to reduce number of persons in area, restraining systems).

ACTIVITY: Crane - Tower

ACTIVITY: Crane - Tower

NEVER exceed SWL of crane or any component /lifting equipment etc.

Job Step: Decommissioning and Record Keeping

DOCUMENT NO: 10272

ACTIVITY: Crane - Tower

A person with management or control of plant at a workplace must:

Overhead power lines

- Musculoskeletal Disorder / Muscular

Job Step: Maintenance