Working with Cranes Work Activity (e.g. Road Work): Work Location:. GENERAL INFORMATION Hinchinbrook Shire Council Lannercost Street Ingham Qld, 4850 ABN 46 291 971 168 Ph: 47764610 All personnel conducting this work MUST be made aware of these methods of control at toolbox meetings and/or prestart meetings before work commences, with on-site enforcement by the Site Supervisor. Person responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS Person in Charge of Work Site Manager s Name Phone Name Signature Foot Hearing High Visibility Sun Eye Hand Protective Clothing Respirator Risk Assessment To be completed by person in charge of worksite to determine overall level of Risk for Work Activity, once controls being put in place. Overall Work Activity Risk Assessment Likelihood Consequences Risk Score Warning: Under no circumstances are any other authorities (owners) utility services (electricity, gas, telephone, water, waste water etc) to be interfered with or moved without the authorities written consent. 1
Pre-Start Hazard identification CONTROLS AND Task (What are the Staff unaware of potential hazards/controls of the job Plant damage Unservicable plant Untrained or unauthorised operators Hazards not identified or adequately assessed. Method of Control (How will risks be Perform pre-start briefing to ensure all staff are fully aware of the scope of work before work commences. Ensure all persons have undertaken General Construction Industry induction (Blue/White Card). Ensure all equipment and/or Plant is maintained (prestart checks, log books etc) All lifting gear is checked and current tagged. Ensure lifting gear is adequately load rated. Ensure all employees and contractors are trained and competent for the tasks to be completed. Supervisor will assess worksite in order to identify hazards. Supervisor will identify any unusual or specific hazards associated with the work, such as other workers or people in the immediate vicinity Site occupancy restrictions and conditions, including access and egress, work schedules and emergency management arrangements, including emergency communication and evacuation plans will be identified. Hazards have been assessed Control measures implemented. If in doubt as to safety for the task, a second opinion may be required with an experienced operator, safety representative or WHS personnel. 2
Task General Site Safety (What are the Personal injury. Trauma. Struck by. Damage to plant and equipment. Noise Dust Lack of Vision Blind Spots Method of Control (How will risks be All site personnel understand any safety zone or exclusion zone that applies. Personnel are not to approach the mobile plant while it is operating. Persons other than the operator do NOT ride on the mobile plant. Mobile plant is operated at appropriate speeds for the terrain. Blades and attachments are lowered before the operator leaves the mobile plant. Operator is alert to other plant and equipment movements on the site. Speed is reduced before brakes are applied. All persons to wear high visibility clothing when on site. Water truck to damp down work area when excess dust generated Hearing protection to be worn where necessary (being careful not to over-protect). Operator must be aware that there is restricted visibility to the rear of mobile plant due to height of cabin, engine size, air cleaner and exhaust location. Spotters to be used to monitor blind spots 3
Task Unloading Crane from Low loader Crane Movements (What are the Uncontrolled plant movement, Contact with other plant Contact with workers or others Contact with power lines Method of Control (How will risks be Low loader to park on level, firm surface, Spotter to guide crane off Low loader, Risk Assessment (JSA) Risk assessment prior to movement Planned path of movement Escort where necessary Ergon authorised person (spotter) where necessary Exclusion zones along path of movement Setting up for lifts Contact with other plant Contact with workers or others Contact with power lines Falls from heights Falling objects Prior to setting up for lifts check that access not denied for emergency services. Check slew area and proximity to overhead power lines. Use a ladder or other safe access to sling loads. Use fall protection if necessary. Slinging loads only to be completed by either a competent ticketed Dogman or rigger (competent being holding a ticket from WHSQ). If landing a load above 2mt the dogman/rigger must wear fall arrest harness and be hooked to proper anchor point. Check Exclusion Zone Chart for allowed operating distance near live parts. Check slew area and proximity to overhead powerlines or adjacent structures, buildings etc Working at Heights Falls from heights Falling objects Use a ladder or other safe access to sling loads. Use fall protection if determined by a risk assessment. Slinging loads only to be completed by either a competent ticketed Dogman or Rigger If landing a load above 2 m the dogman/rigger, shall comply with WMS Working Above 2 m Use proper lifting points when slinging load. Check for any damage and testing/tagging compliance on lifting/rigging equipment. If no current tag on lifting gear, do not use. Check safe work capacities and all lifting gear is within Safe Working Load recommendations. Rigging Loads Crush injury from falling object Equipment Damage 4
Task Lifting of Loads Movement of Load Lowering of load Inspections & On-going monitoring (What are the Crush injury from falling object Boom touching / Hitting Crush injury from falling Object Ineffective control measures Control measures not being followed Changes to procedures substances used etc Method of Control (How will risks be Stay clear of load and use tag lines at all times. Make sure hoist rope is in vertical position before lifting. Proper communications to be in place before lift commences two-way radio, hand signals or whistles. Consider hoist and slewing speed and centre of gravity of load before lift commences. Authorised Officer or Safety Observer to be in place if load goes within 3 meters of overhead powerlines. SWMS Work near Exposed Energised Electrical Installation shall be used in conjunction with this SWMS Adequate communication between all involved with the dogman/rigger being the only person in charge of the lift. At all times overhead powerlines are to considered while lift is in progress Make sure the landing area is prepared to receive the load. Tag lines should be attached to load to help land load safely. Random inspections will be conducted by WHS personnel, WHSR, Site Supervisor or, the Project Officer. Ongoing risk assessments will be conducted during the project and discussed at toolbox meetings. The Site Supervisor will hold regular Toolbox meetings to discuss changes to the workplace or identification of new hazards. 5
High Risk Construction Work A separate Safe High Risk Construction Work that: Work Method Involves a risk of a person falling more than 2 metres Statement that Is carried out on a telecommunication tower identifies the Involves demolition of an element of a structure that is load bearing or otherwise task hazards, related to physical integrity of the structure. risks and the Involves, or is likely to involve, the disturbance of Asbestos. methods to Involves structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to prevent control the risks collapse. is attached for Is carried out in or near a confined space. the work ticked Is carried out in or near a shaft or trench with an excavated depth greater than 1.5 metres, or a tunnel. Involves the use of explosives. Is carried out on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping. Is carried out on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines. Is carried out on or near energised electrical installations or services. Is carried out in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere. Involves tilt-up precast concrete Is carried on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor that is used by traffic other than pedestrians. Is carried out in a workplace in which there is any movement of powered mobile plant. Is carried out in an area where there are artificial extremes of temperature Is carried out in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning. Other (please state) Involves diving work Review This SWMS has been reviewed for this particular construction project. Date of review:./ /. FURTHER ON-SITE CONTROLS Task Hazard /Risk Methods of Control Related Documents Work Health & Safety Act 2011 Work Health & Safety Regulation 2011 Manual of Traffic Control Devices (Part 3 work on roads) Traffic Management for Construction or Maintenance Work Code of Practice 2008 MUTCD Load Restraint Guidelines 2004 2nd Edition QLD Driving Guide Have workers been consulted about this Safe Work Method Statement Y/ N 6
I/we will ensure the items listed in this Safe Work Method Statement will be put in place and complied with. Person/people responsible signature/s Name (Please print) Signature Date I have been consulted about this Safe Work Method Statement. Please circle Privacy Notice: In using this form you are providing personal information such as your name, initials, signature, certificate number and contact number. This information will be used for the purpose of acknowledgement of the Work Method Statement as required under the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Your information may be given to other directorates or departments within Council and may be given to other Government agencies for activities which may be conducted as part of a workers compensation claim or as part of an investigation or audit. Your information is handled in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009. WH&S-WMS-4.12.28 Page 7 of 7 Revision 4 (05/2011)