Samark North Qld Pty Ltd SWMS Manual SWMS No 00 Samark North Qld Pty Ltd ABN : 99 082 98 87 Electrical Contractors License C372 Page 2 of Safe Work Method Statement Title: SWMS:00 USING PORTABLE LADDERS Task Description Hazard Identification Level Recommended Actions / Controls for Prevention P.P.E. Residual ) Consultation 2) Select appropriate ladder with regard to compliance with the relevant part of AS 892 and the work to be done. Interference Potential Electric shock Physical. Property Damage Consultation / Administrative Metal or wire reinforced ladders shall not be used for any electrical work 6 3) Inspect the ladder for condition. Inspect ladders. Do not use damaged ladders. ) Position ladder correctly to ensure stability. ) Dropping / falling items Hitting people / equipment / property below Physical injury / damage to equipment / property Position ladders a minimum of metre from edges of slabs or floors. Increase this distance as working heights increases. Straight or extension ladders to be secured at top and bottom. Ladders need to extend metre above landing level and to be long enough to work at least metre from the top Angle of ladder should be nominally in Always face the ladder and keep within styles. When ascending or descending a ladder keep a minimum of three points of contact on the ladder at all times Appropriate Fall protection to be used when working above 2.0m Tools and equipment carried appropriately to the situation to minimize the risk of dropping Barricading / observer may be required to isolate the work area from people / plant / vehicles etc. (if required) Version 2.6: 2/0/207 Review Date: 2/0/208
Samark North Qld Pty Ltd SWMS Manual SWMS No 00 Samark North Qld Pty Ltd ABN : 99 082 98 87 Electrical Contractors License C372 Page 3 of Safe Work Method Statement Title: SWMS:00 USING PORTABLE LADDERS Personnel Qualifications and Experience Required Tradesman and others trained and competent in the use of portable ladders and working around electricity. Appropriate industry and site induction. No previous particular experience required Engineering Details / Certificates / Work Cover Approvals / Australian Standards Ladders to be in accordance with Australian Standard AS 892. Plant / Equipment Required (Mobile or Static) Ladders complying with the relevant part of Australian Standard AS 892. Personnel Duties and Responsibilities Supervisor to carry out daily inspections of work site for hazards. All personnel to maintain tidy work area on site at all times. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be worn at all times on site. Barricading to be used as appropriate to protect others from working below elevated work. Training Required to Complete Work Supervisor to be trained in risk identification, assessment and control e.g., Job Safety Analysis (JSA). Supervisor to be appropriately trained, qualified and competent in OH&S and electrical practices for the task. On the job skills training to be conducted by Supervisor to personnel. Referenced Codes of Practice / Regulations / Legislation Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations 20, Electrical Safety Act 2002 and Regulations 203, Electrical Safety Code of Practice 200, Industry Standard for Electrical Installations on Construction Sites 200. Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice 20, Plant Code of Practice 200 and Mobile Crane COP 2006. Maintenance Checks / Calibration Intervals Ladders to be checked daily. Persons responsible for ensuring compliance with this SWMS. Mark McDonald 2. Austin Wilds P P E 2 3 6 7 8 9 0 2 3 Version 2.6: 2/0/207 Review Date: 2/0/208