ACTIVITY: Cherry Picker - Mobile Elevated Work Platform SWMS No.: SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS) - Part 1

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1 Page 1 f 13 ACTIVITY: Cherry Picker - Mbile Elevated Wrk Platfrm SWMS N.: SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS) - Part 1 Cmpany Name: Address: ABN: Cmpany Cntact: Psitin: Phne N.: Prject Details Prject: Jb Address: Jb Descriptin: Insert Pht Relevant wrkers must be cnsulted in the develpment, apprval and cmmunicatin f this SWMS: Name: (Include names f wrkers Signature: Jb Title: Date: wh were cnsulted in relatin t the develpment f this SWMS) SWMS Apprved by Emplyer/PCBU/Directr/Owner: Print Name Signature: Date: Name f Principal Cntractr: Principal Cntractr Cmpany Name: Date SWMS prvided t Principal Cntractr: Principal Cntractr Signature: Date: Name f persn respnsible fr ensuring cmpliance with SWMS: Signature: Date:

2 Page 2 f 13 SWMS Scpe High Risk Cnstructin Wrk This SWMS cver wrking safely with Mbile Elevated Wrk Platfrms (MEWP). This wrk activity may invlve the fllwing High Risk Cnstructin Wrk : Cvered in this SWMS are planning and preparatin, pre-start inspectins, Mving Plant peratinal cnsideratins and emergency management prcedures. This SWMS Pressurised gas distributin mains r piping chemical, fuel r refrigerant lines energised electrical des nt cver nise cntrl, wrking near mving plant, hazardus manual tasks; installatins r services wrk with hazardus chemicals, traffic management and electrical safety in sufficient Demlitin detail. Wrking at heights greater than 2 Metres, including wrk n telecmmunicatins twers Dedicated SWMS shuld be develped fr these tasks, and fr any risks nt Structures r buildings invlving structural alteratins r repairs that require temprary supprt t cvered in this SWMS. prevent cllapse. Persnal Prtective Equipment (PPE) Ensure all PPE meets relevant Australian Standards. Inspect, and replace PPE as needed. AS Safety signs fr the ccupatinal envirnment reprduced with permissin frm SAI Glbal under licence 1210-c062. Standards may be purchased at Ft Prtectin Hearing Prtectin High Visibility Head Prtectin Eye Prtectin Hand Prtectin Prtective Clthing Sun Prtectin Brad brimmed hat, UV rated clthing, SPF 30+ sunscreen, tinted safety glasses with adequate UV prtectin) Rings, watches, jewellery that may becme entangled in machines must nt be wrn. Lng and lse hair must be tied back. Dangerus Gds / Hazardus Chemicals Unleaded Petrl is classified as a hazardus chemical accrding t the Australian Safety and Cmpensatin Cuncil (ASCC) and is classified as a Dangerus Gd accrding t Australian Cde fr the Transprt f Dangerus Gds by Rad r Rail (ADG Cde). Unleaded Petrl is classified as Extremely Flammable and Harmful. Diesel is classified as a hazardus chemical accrding t the Australian Safety and Cmpensatin Cuncil (ASCC) and is nt classified as a Dangerus Gd accrding t Australian Cde fr the Transprt f Dangerus Gds by Rad r Rail (ADG Cde). Diesel is classified as Harmful. Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) fr all fuel prducts befre use, fllw the SDS recmmendatins and relevant SWMS. Hazards - What can cause harm? Risks - What can happen? Cntrl Measures t Reduce Risk Jb Step: Planning Hazards include: - Adverse weather - ht, cld, windy, wet - Falls n the same level - Objects n grund Risks include: - Heat exhaustin, sunstrke, dehydratin - Being struck by lightning causing burns, electrcutin Cnsultatin in relatin t hazards and risks. Ensure: - Cnsult with the persn yu are carrying ut the wrk fr n the ptential hazards and risks assciated with the task - If represented by an elected Health and Safety Representative (HSR), they must be included in any cnsultatin

3 Page 3 f 13 - Uneven r slippery surface - Nise - lng term expsure - Overhead pwer lines - Pedestrians - Plant - perating - Wrk at height abve 2 metres - Wrk utdrs - Hazardus Chemicals (fuel/lubricant) - Hazardus Manual Tasks awkward, twisting, bending psitins lifting, carrying, r putting dwn bjects pushing, pulling, thrwing, pressing bjects repetitius mvements vibratin, - Slippery surface causing slips, trips, falls injuries - Falling ver n same level causing bruises, sprains, strains, fractures - Deafness, hearing lss - Electric Shck/ Electrcutin - Persn/s entering exclusin zne distracting peratrs/ wrkers - Persn/s entering exclusin zne injured by mbile plant, equipment etc n site - Entrapment - by machinery r equipment - Expsure t mechanical vibratin - Being run ver/ struck by mbile plant causing serius injury/ death - Cllisin with bjects / plant - Falling frm height causing serius injury r death - Falling bjects being struck / crushed - Burn Sunburn - Single expsure t hazardus chemical causing illness r death - Insect, spider bites r stings - Muscular stress/ Musculskeletal Disrder. - Any ther persns n site wh are affected by the same matter are cnsulted and c-perative arrangements are made - Dcument cnsultatin and actin items. Liaise with Principal Cntractr t establish that the fllwing n-site systems and prcedures are in place: - Health and Safety rules - Inductin fr all wrkers site specific - Supervisry arrangements - Cmmunicatin - Injury reprting - Hazard reprting - Persnal Prtective Equipment - Exclusin Znes - Risk Assessments - SWMS and JSA s. Assess the expsure f wrkers t nise, including the frequency f expsure t nise levels that exceed the legislated Expsure Standard while perating the cherry picker and determine required cntrls such as Audimetric Testing and PPE. Refer t Nise Cntrl SWMS fr detailed infrmatin regarding the preventin f hearing lss and legislative requirements. Natinally Accredited Certificatin is required t perate MEWP (Mbile Elevated Wrk Platfrm) with a bm length abve 11meters. Fr ther types f MEWP, persns must be ver 18 and deemed cmpetent t use the equipment. Cnstructin Inductin Card (r equivalent) - fr wrkers wh are required t wrk n cnstructin sites. All peratrs t be trained and cmpetent t safely perate a cherry picker. Ensure all relevant wrkers undertake training and receive instructin in the use f cntrl measures: - Operatr must be FULLY cnversant with the manufacturer s safe wrk instructins and Safe Wrking Lad (SWL) fr the specific Mbile Elevated Wrk Platfrm (MEWP) - Operatr must be FULLY cnversant with the safety devices present n the MEWP - Reprting prcedures fr incidents - Crrect use f fall restraint equipment including selecting, fitting, use, care f and maintenance - Crrect use f tls used - Use f supervisin where required (e.g. new starters r new equipment) - Recgnitin and cntrl f fall and electrical hazards - Limitatins f the equipment - Rescue prcedures in the event f a failure - Crrect prcedure fr handling equipment and materials while wrking at heights - Manual handling.

4 Page 4 f 13 Cnsultatin in relatin t fall hazards and risks. Ensure: - Cnsult with the persn yu are carrying ut the wrk fr and the client t discuss ptential hazards and risks assciated with the use f the bm lift. Identify all hazards that may arise frm the activity (perating a cherry picker). Cnsider: - Surface cnditin and slpe - Unprtected edges (e.g. drp ffs) - Where surfaces may change level - Weather cnditins (rain, wind, fg, dew) - UV radiatin - Pwer lines in clse prximity - Lack f training (new staff) - Equipment t be used r installed. Cnduct risk assessment based n identified hazards. Cnsider: - Whether the task can be partly cmpleted n the grund r slid cnstructin (e.g. assemble cmpnents n the grund and lift rather than assembling at height) - Severity f the risk f falling r hazardus material expsure - Likelihd f a fall ccurring - Any existing cntrl measures and whether they are sufficient - Measures t be put in place t cntrl risk - Determine if current training and experience sufficient fr undertaking the task at height - Determine if emergency prcedures wuld be acceptable. D nt: Cmmence wrk until: - These prcedures are develped and in place - The prcedures have been tested - All relevant wrkers are prvided training and instructin in these emergency and rescue prcedures. D nt: Undertake wrk in N-G Znes f electrical pwer lines unless de-energized / islated frm the pwer supply and evidence f the cntinuing islatin f the pwer supply is btained. Ntice must be in writing as well as verbal. Ensure: - Suitable bm length and SWL selected fr task and peratrs have certificatin and cmpetencies - MEWP is fitted with an emergency retrieval device, cntrlled descent device and an escape-rescue facility - A written, rehearsed and resurced emergency respnse plan is in place. If a fall arrest system is utilised, emergency and rescue prcedures must be develped fr the system. Whenever any persn is wearing a harness, a rescue plan must be in place as suspensin trauma can ccur t persns wh fall and remain in the harness fr mre than 5 minutes.

5 Page 5 f 13 Jb Step: Preparatin Hazards include: - Adverse weather - ht, cld, windy, wet - Falls n the same level - Objects n grund - Uneven r slippery surface - Nise - lng term expsure - Overhead pwer lines - Pedestrians - Plant - perating - Wrk at height abve 2 metres - Wrk utdrs - Hazardus Chemicals (fuel/lubricant) - Hazardus Manual Tasks awkward, twisting, bending psitins lifting, carrying, r putting dwn bjects pushing, pulling, thrwing, pressing bjects repetitius mvements vibratin. Risks include: - Heat exhaustin, sunstrke, dehydratin - Being struck by lightning causing burns, electrcutin - Slippery surface causing slips, trips, falls injuries - Falling ver n same level causing bruises, sprains, strains, fractures - Deafness, hearing lss - Electric Shck/ Electrcutin - Persn/s entering exclusin zne distracting peratrs/ wrkers - Persn/s entering exclusin zne injured by mbile plant, equipment etc n site - Entrapment - by machinery r equipment - Expsure t mechanical vibratin - Being run ver/ struck by mbile plant causing serius injury/ death - Cllisin with bjects / plant - Falling frm height causing serius injury r death - Falling bjects being struck / The emergency plan shuld include: - Use f a Sptter - Sptter t make visual cntact with peratr at regular intervals (apprx. every 5 minutes) - Sptter trained in hw t lwer the MEWP in the event f an emergency - Trained first aid prviders must be available - A reliable means t cntact Emergency Assistance (000). RB: 3H Persn respnsible t implement cntrl measures: RA: 2M Wrking utdrs. Ensure: - Suitable prtective clthing - Sun brim n hard hat - Safety glasses - UV Rated - Use 30+ sunscreen n expsed skin areas - Adequate drinking water - Access t shade during breaks - Be aware f snakes if wrk area has lng grass r dense vegetatin - Adequate breaks - Check weather cnditins d nt wrk in extreme weather. Ensure: - There is a task specific SWMS - Suitable MEWP selected fr task - Operatrs have adequate certificatin - Wrk area is barricaded frm ther mbile plant. If required, adequate traffic management is prvided. Where wrk is undertaken in clse prximity t pwer lines: - Trained Sptters - Persnnel are trained and authrised t perfrm wrk (such as vegetatin cntrl) - Use adequately insulated MEWP s - Fllw Wrking near Over Head Pwer Line SWMS and cnduct site specific Risk Assessment. Ensure cntrls are implemented effectively: - Tlbx /pre-wrk meetings will be undertaken - Relevant persns will be cnsulted n hazards and cntents f SWMS, wrk plans and ther applicable infrmatin - Cntrls will be mnitred thrughut wrks:

6 Page 6 f 13 Jb Step: Pre- start Inspectin Hazards include: - Adverse weather - ht, cld, windy, wet - Falls n the same level - Objects n grund - Uneven r slippery surface - Overhead pwer lines - Pedestrians - Plant - perating - Wrk at height abve 2 metres - Wrk utdrs - Hazardus Chemicals (fuel/lubricant) - Hazardus Manual Tasks awkward, twisting, bending psitins lifting, carrying, r putting dwn bjects pushing, pulling, thrwing, pressing bjects. crushed - Burn Sunburn - Single expsure t hazardus chemical causing illness r death - Insect, spider bites r stings - Muscular stress/ Musculskeletal Disrder. Risks include: - Being struck by lightning causing burns, electrcutin - Slippery surface causing slips, trips, falls injuries - Falling ver n same level causing bruises, sprains, strains, fractures - Electric Shck/ Electrcutin - Persn/s entering exclusin zne distracting peratrs/ wrkers - Persn/s entering exclusin zne injured by mbile plant, equipment etc n site - Entrapment - by machinery r equipment - Being run ver/ struck by mbile plant causing serius injury/ death - Cllisin with bjects / plant - Falling frm height causing serius injury r death - Falling bjects being struck / crushed - Single expsure t hazardus chemical causing illness r death - Muscular stress/ Musculskeletal Disrder. Spt checks Cnsultatin Scheduled audits - Crrective actins will be recrded and rectified in a timely manner - SWMS will be reviewed and updated accrdingly (in cnsultatin with relevant persns). RB: 3H Persn respnsible t implement cntrl measures: RA: 2M Hearing prtectin, ensure: - It is wrn by all persns thrughut the perid f expsure t nise - It is suitable fr the type f wrking envirnment and the wrk tasks - It s cmfrtable and crrectly fitting fr the wrker - It is regularly inspected and maintained t ensure it remains in gd, clean cnditin. Inspect befre use. Ensure: - Equipment, including labelled cntrls and safety devices, present and wrking - Cmplete lg bks - SWL is displayed - Tyre pressure is adequate. Be aware f envirnmental cnditins: - Lw visibility - Overhead bstructins (such as ceilings) - Hazardus atmspheric cntaminants - Cnfined spaces (carbn mnxide build up) - Heavy rain high winds. Ensure: - Grund is nt slippery, uneven, r slped. Out-f-level limiting switches r alarms shuld be fitted - Wrk bucket is clear f bstructins and has guards in place and wrking crrectly. - Suitable fall restraint device is available and prperly attached t designated platfrm anchr pints. RB: 4A Persn respnsible t implement cntrl measures: RA: 3H

7 Page 7 f 13 Jb Step: Operatin / Driving the Cherry Picker Hazards include: Risks include: - Adverse weather - ht, cld, windy, - Heat exhaustin, sunstrke, wet dehydratin - Falls n the same level - Being struck by lightning causing - Objects n grund burns, electrcutin - Uneven r slippery surface - Slippery surface causing slips, - Nise - lng term expsure trips, falls injuries - Overhead pwer lines - Falling ver n same level - Pedestrians causing bruises, sprains, strains, - Plant - perating fractures - Wrk at height abve 2 metres - Deafness, hearing lss - Wrk utdrs - Electric Shck/ Electrcutin - Hazardus Chemicals - Persn/s entering exclusin zne (fuel/lubricant) distracting peratrs/ wrkers - Hazardus Manual Tasks - Persn/s entering exclusin zne awkward, twisting, bending injured by mbile plant, psitins equipment etc. n site lifting, carrying, r putting dwn - Entrapment - by machinery r bjects equipment pushing, pulling, thrwing, - Expsure t mechanical vibratin pressing bjects - Being run ver/ struck by mbile repetitius mvements plant causing serius injury/ vibratin. death - Cllisin with bjects / plant - Falling frm height causing serius injury r death - Falling bjects being struck / crushed - Burn Sunburn - Insect, spider bites r stings - Single expsure t hazardus chemical causing illness r death - Muscular stress/ Musculskeletal Disrder. Hazardus Manual Handling: - Avid lng perids f repetitive mvements - Avid awkward and sustained psitins - Use mechanical lifting aids when pssible - Use tw r mre peple fr lifting & mving heavy / awkward equipment - Regular breaks. Operatin must be within manufacturer s recmmendatins. Ensure utriggers / stabilisers are placed as per manufacturer s instructins. Lads must never exceed the SWL. Nte: Be aware f pressures created when using tls and strage f equipment in the bucket that may exceed the SWL. All ccupants must wear apprved fall restraint device prperly attached t designated platfrm anchrage pints. D nt exceed wrking height f the unit. WARNING. Never: - Stand n handrails - Lean/reach f ut bucket - Use ladders in bucket - Use MEWP n scafflds etc. - Exit bucket nce elevated - Anchr r attach MEWP t a permanent structure while wrking at height - Use MEWP t push r pull ther bjects - Use damaged r malfunctining equipment - Use as a crane r lifting device - Mdify an MEWP - Enter the elevating assembly when the MEWP is elevated - If platfrm fails t lwer never climb dwn elevating assembly. WARNING: Ensure all tls & equipment cannt be drpped ver the side. Operatin - Driving MEWP. Plan travel path. Ensure: - Grund surface is suitable (assessed by cmpetent persn) - N bstructins (pwer lines, scafflding, pipes etc.) - Clear visibility in all directins - Traffic management in place. Nte: N grund-perated cntrls shall be engaged withut permissin f elevated peratr wrker except in an emergency.

8 Page 8 f 13 Jb Step: Re-fuelling Hazards include: - Explsin - Fire - Hazardus Chemical single expsure (fuel, lubricants). Risks include: - Burns caused by fire - Electric Shck - Explsin causing injury r death - Single expsure t hazardus chemical causing illness r death. Lwer platfrm, islate cntrls and psitin in secure lcatin. Re-fuel MEWP when the engine is shut dwn. Ensure n smking r sparks in area. Cnduct an inspectin f equipment fr damage and reprt and faults. RB: 4A Persn respnsible t implement cntrl measures: RA: 3H Read the current (issue date within 5 years) Safety Data Sheets (SDS) fr all fuel prducts befre use. Fllw manufacturer s manual/recmmendatins fr mre details fr re-fuelling. Additinal PPE if any risk f splashing - Chemical splash gggles, chemical resistant glves/gauntlets, bts, and aprn. Nte: - Avid breathing vapurs r cntact with fuel - If clthing is splashed with fuel, change it immediately - Ensure re-fuelling is undertaken in well-ventilated area, clear f ignitin surces. Re-fuelling: - Shut ff engine - Allw t cl befre re-fuelling if pssible - Remve cap slwly - Use a fuel hse, puring sput r funnel - Fill tank and wipe away excess - Ensure there is n ver spill - Ensure cap has been secured and any vapur residue has been wiped away - Check fr leaks. Never: - Siphn r swallw fuel as this can be fatal - Refuel while the mtr is running - Never jam the refuelling latch n the nzzle pen - Smke while re-fuelling r near fuel cntainers - Use mbile phne during re-fuelling - Use fd r drink cntainers t stre fuel. Nte: D nt eat, drink r smke during/after-handling fuel until hands are carefully washed. Shwer and wash immediately after wrk. Wash clthes in separate wash frm ther clthes. Nte: Ignitin surces include pilt lights, stves, heaters, cigarettes, matches/lighters, grinding, welding, pwerpints, lighting, light switches, radi transmitters, mbile phnes, battery pwered frklifts etc. RB: 3H Persn respnsible t implement cntrl measures: RA: 2M

9 Page 9 f 13 Jb Step: Maintenance Hazards include: - Adverse weather - ht, cld, windy, wet - Falls n the same level - Objects n grund - Uneven r slippery surface - Pedestrians - Plant - perating - Wrk utdrs - Hazardus Chemicals (fuel/lubricant) - Hazardus Manual Tasks awkward, twisting, bending psitins lifting, carrying, r putting dwn bjects pushing, pulling, thrwing, pressing bjects. Risks include: - Slippery surface causing slips, trips, falls injuries - Falling ver n same level causing bruises, sprains, strains, fractures - Persn/s entering exclusin zne injured by mbile plant, equipment etc. n site - Entrapment - by machinery r equipment - Expsure t mechanical vibratin - Cllisin with bjects / plant - Falling bjects being struck / crushed - Single expsure t hazardus chemical causing illness r death - Muscular stress/ Musculskeletal Disrder. Ensure all servicing, maintenance and repairs are perfrmed by suitably qualified & cmpetent persns. Rutine maintenance as prescribed by the manufacturer and/r as per AS Cranes Safe use EWP. These timeframes are a guide nly and cnsideratin shuld be given t the fllwing: - Number f hurs f peratin - Time spent in transit - Type f lad bearing - Age and histry f unit - Cnditins f peratin (such as crrsive r wet envirnments) Cmpetent persns shuld undertake maintenance. D nt perate the cherry picker if any cmpnents becme defective, particularly any safety devices. Fuel and il cntainer Fuel and il cntainers fr strage and dispensing f tw strke mix and chain il must be f apprved fuel-prf design. Sme have quick-fill autmatic cut-ff fuel purers. Fuel Cntainers: WARNING - D nt cut, drill, grind, weld r perfrm similar peratins n r near cntainers - Fuel cntainers must nt be used fr strage f ther prducts - Cntainers, even thse that have been emptied, can cntain explsive vapurs - Ensure cntainers are suitable fr cntents and labelled - D nt use plastic cntainers unless designed fr string fuel. Cntainer dispsal (if applicable) - Drain cntainer thrughly - After draining, vent in a safe place away frm sparks and fire. Residues may cause an explsin hazard - D nt, puncture, cut, r weld uncleaned drums - Send t drum recycler, r back t supplier - D nt pllute the sil, water r envirnment with the waste cntainer. RB: 2M Persn respnsible t implement cntrl measures: RA: 1L

10 Page 10 f 13 Emergency Prcedures / Emergency Respnse Emergency Respnse: Call 000 immediately then administer first aid t injured persn/s, fllw emergency plan. Develp and implement an emergency respnse plan fr the site. Include: - Assembly pints - Cmmunicatin - Cnsultatin methds - Respnsible persns - Emergency cntacts - names and phne numbers - First aid equipment - Fire Extinguishers accessible & serviced. Review T ensure cntrls are implemented and mnitred effectively: Tlbx /pre-wrk meetings will be undertaken Relevant persns will be cnsulted n hazards and cntents f SWMS, wrk plans and ther applicable infrmatin Cntrl measures will be mnitred thrughut wrks: Spt checks Cnsultatin Scheduled audits Crrective actins will be recrded and rectified in a timely manner SWMS will be reviewed and updated accrdingly (in cnsultatin with relevant persns) Develp site-specific rescue prcedures/swms Ensure all wrkers n-site are trained and familiar with emergency and evacuatin prcedures. Persn/s respnsible t implement and fllw emergency prcedures and cntrl measures: Ensure all cntrls are reviewed as per the fllwing: If cntrls fail t reduce risk adequately When changes t the wrkplace r wrk activity ccur that create new / different risks where cntrls may n lnger be effective New hazards identified After an incident invlving wrk activities relevant t this SWMS During cnsultatin with relevant persns indicate review is needed A Health and Safety Representative (HSR) requests a review in line with the requirements f the legislatin. Persn/s respnsible t implement and fllw mnitring and review prcedures and cntrl measures:

11 Page 11 f 13 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT - Part 2 Frmal Training, Licences required fr wrkers undertaking this task: Duties f wrkers undertaking this task: Details f Supervisry Arrangements fr wrkers undertaking this task: Example: - Licence t Perfrm High Risk Wrk (perating certain plant, equipment) - TAFE r ther recgnised training rganisatin - PPE Details f: regulatry permits/licenses Engineering Details/Certificates/WrkCver Apprvals: Example: - Lcal cuncil permits - Building Apprvals - EPA apprvals/permits - Certain plant t be registered with State Authrity PPE t cmply with relevant Australian Standards Plant/Tls/Equipment: (List plant and equipment t be used n the jb.) Example: Cherry Picker (Make & Mdel & capacity) - Cnstructin Inductin Card (r equivalent) - Cmpetent in peratin f make/mdel f plant - Emergency prcedures emergency respnse - Traffic Management Plans Example: (Name): Operatr (Name: Clean-up crew (Name): Supervisr Etc. Relevant Legislatin, Cdes f Practice: Nte: Retain nly the legislatin references applicable t yur state f peratin fr this SWMS Cmmnwealth, NSW, QLD, ACT Wrk Health and Safety Act 2011 Wrk Health and Safety Regulatins 2011 Nrthern Territry Wrk Health and Safety (Natinal Unifrm Legislatin) Act 2011 Wrk Health and Safety (Natinal Unifrm Legislatin) Regulatins SA, Tasmania Wrk Health and Safety Act 2012 Wrk Health and Safety Regulatins 2012 Cdes f Practice: Safe Wrk Australia (2011): Reference Dcuments Wrk Health and Safety Regulatins 2011 Safe Wrk Australia (2011): Cde f Practice: Managing the Risk f Falls at Wrkplaces Safe Wrk Australia (2011): Cde f Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Wrkplace Cnstructin Wrk First Aid in the Wrkplace Managing the Risk f Falls at Wrkplaces Managing the Risk f Plant in the Wrkplace Managing Nise and Preventing Hearing Lss in the Wrkplace Hw t Manage Wrk Health and Safety Risks Hazardus Manual Tasks Managing Electrical Risks in the Wrkplace WHS Cnsultatin, Cperatin & Crdinatin Example: - Suitably qualified supervisrs fr jb - Direct n-site supervisin - Remte site cmmunicatin systems/ schedule - Audits - Spt Checks, etc. - Reprting systems Victria Occupatinal Health & Safety Act 2004 Occupatinal Health & Safety Regulatins 2007 Cdes f Practice: Western Australia Occupatinal Safety & Health Act 1984 Occupatinal Safety & Health Regulatins 1996 Cdes f Practice: Australian Standards: AS/NZS1269: 2005 Occupatinal nise management AS/NZS 4501:2008 (set) Occupatinal Prtective Clthing AS 1891(set) Industrial Safety Belts and Harness AS/NZS :2011 High visibility safety garments - Garments fr high risk applicatins AS :1996 Safeguarding f machinery - General principles AS :2006 Safety f machinery AS 1319:1994 Safety Signs fr Occupatinal Envirnment AS :2006 Cranes, hists and winches - safe usembile elevating wrk platfrms WrkCver NSW: Cde f Practice: Wrk Near Overhead Pwer Lines (superseded) WrkSafe Victria: EWP Checklist Publicatin WrkSafe Victria: Elevating Wrk Platfrm Failures due t pr maintenance

12 Page 12 f 13 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT - Part 3 This SWMS has been develped in cnsultatin and cperatin with emplyee/wrkers and relevant Emplyer/Persns Cnducting Business r Undertaking (PCBU). I have read the abve SWMS and I understand its cntents. I cnfirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certificatin t cnduct the task as described. I agree t cmply with safety requirements within this SWMS including risk cntrl measures, safe wrk instructins and Persnal Prtective Equipment described. Overall Risk Rating after Cntrls 1 Lw 2 Mderate 3 High 4 Acute Emplyee/Wrker Name Jb Rle / Psitin Signature Date Time Emplyer/PCBU/ Supervisr Review N Name Initial Date HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS

13 Page 13 f 13 RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX HB 436:2004 Risk Management Guidelines Tables reprduced with permissin frm SAI Glbal under licence 1210-c062. Standards may be purchased at References: Safe Wrk Australia (2011) - Cde f Practice: Hw t Manage Wrk Health and Safety Risks, AS/NZS Risk Management Principles and Guidelines. Step 1: Determine Likelihd Step 2: Determine Cnsequence What is the pssibility that the effect will ccur? What will be the expected effect? Criteria Descriptin Level f Effect: Example f each level: Almst certain Expected in mst circumstances. Effect is a cmmn result. Insignificant/Acceptable N effect r s minr that effect is acceptable. Likely Pssible Unlikely Rare Will prbably ccur in mst circumstances. Might ccur at sme time. Culd ccur at sme time. May ccur nly in exceptinal circumstances. Effect is knwn t have ccurred at this site r it has happened. Effect culd ccur at the site r I ve heard f it happening. Effect is nt likely t ccur at the site r I have nt heard f it happening. Minr Mderate Majr First Aid treatment nly; n lst time injury. Medical treatment; serius injuries, temprary partial disability; lst time injury < 7 days. Hspital admittance; extensive injuries; lst time injury > 7 days; Permanent Ttal Disability injury; death. Effect is practically impssible. Catastrphic Multiple Permanent Ttal Disability injuries; multiple deaths. Step 3 Determine the risk scre Step 4 Recrd risk scre n wrksheet (Nte Risk scres have n abslute value and shuld Cnsequence nly be used fr cmparisn and t engender discussin.) Likelihd Insignificant Minr Mderate Majr Catastrphic Almst 3 High 3 High 4 Acute 4 Acute 4 Acute Scre Actin certain 4 DO NOT PROCCED. Requires immediate attentin. Intrduce further high level Likely 2 Mderate 3 High 3 High 4 Acute 4 Acute A: Acute cntrls t lwer the risk level. Re-assess befre prceeding. Review befre cmmencing wrk. Intrduce new cntrls and/r maintain high 3 Pssible 1 Lw 2 Mderate 3 High 4 Acute 4 Acute level cntrls t lwer the risk level. Mnitr frequently t ensure cntrl measures H: High are wrking. 2 Maintain cntrl measures. Prceed with wrk. Mnitr and review regularly, and Unlikely 1 Lw 1 Lw 2 Mderate 3 High 4 Acute M: Mderate if any equipment/peple/materials/wrk prcesses r prcedures change. Rare 1 Lw 1 Lw 2 Mderate 3 High 3 High 1 L: Lw Recrd and mnitr. Prceed with wrk. Review regularly, and if any equipment/peple/materials/wrk prcesses r prcedures change.