SWMS #3 Moving plant on site Safe Work Method Statement

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Safe Work Method Statement Title Moving Plant on Construction Sites (Generic) SWMS No. 3
Authorized and email Signed by the (Managing Director / CEO / Partner /
Proprietor) on Date 01/08 /2016

Safe Work Procedure for the Work:- No

Names of staff that have read and understand this SWMS: Stephen Bayley, Angus Cullenward, Daniel Bayley, Ashley Morrison, David Smith
Issue Date: 1/6/16 Revision Date: 14/11/16 Revision No: 1 Prepared By: Stephen Bayley
Project Name: Various Section/Area: Various Project Manager: Various
Client: Various Distribution: Client OH&S Officer / Company Personnel
Likelihood / Probability - Risk Factors Consequence - Risk Factors Risk Assessment
Very Likely (V) Probably occur immediately or Fatality (F) May cause death or loss of facility Likelihood / Probability
within a short period of time Consequence V L U H
Likely (L) Probably occur in time Major (M) Severe injury or illness or major property damage Fatality H H H M

Unlikely (U) Could eventually happen Minor (M) Minor (usually reversible) injury or illness resulting Major (M) H H M M
in days off work or minor property damage
Highly Unlikely (H) Has potential to occur, but probably Negligible (N) Minor injury, possible first aid Minor (m) H M M L
never will occur
Remember to Consider Equipment / Plant / Environment / Worker Competency Negligible M M L L

Hierarchy of Control Hierarchy of Control

1 Elimination Can the work process, substances or plant creating the hazard be eliminated?
2 Substitution Can the work process, substance or plant be substituted for something safer?
3 Engineering Controls Means changing process, equipment or tools to minimise the hazard exposure.
4 Administration Controls Develop measures to ensure that the work is performed safely through safe work procedures to reduce exposure to hazards.
5 PPE Personal protective equipment is the last resort in responding to work place hazards and should be used only as an interim measure.

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Work Method / Task Description Hazards Risk Risk Control Measures Responsible Person
List the tasks required to perform the activity Against each task list the Hazards Score List the Control measures required to eliminate or minimize the workers with responsibility for control
in the sequence in which they occur that could result in injury when the exposure to each identified hazard measure implementation
task is performed by the worker
Working outdoors Personnel are exposed to M  Suitable clothing, hats, glasses should be used to reduce Supervisor Employee
excessive ultra violet light exposure
without adequate  All employees to apply SPF 30+ sunscreen at the
protection. beginning of the day and reapply every 2 hours
Manual handling Excessive manual handling M  Use mechanical aids ie forklift Supervisor Employee
could lead to muscular  Lift with correct posture and do not try to lift something too
skeletal injury. heavy
 Request help when lifting heavy loads
Personal protective equipment Personal injuries H  Hi visibility clothing Supervisor Employee
required for this activity  Safety footwear
 Safety glasses as required
 Safety Helmet as required
 Hearing protection as required
 Harness with lanyard and shock absorber
Operating plant near persons or Moving plant colliding with H Plant operator:- Supervisor
other moving plant workers, pedestrians, or  Operators must follow all the directions in the SWMS Plant Operator
other moving plant  Where practicable, move plant in a forward direction
 Ensure no persons are at risk before reversing
 Avoid hazards by facing and maintaining attention in the
direction of travel
Operating plant near persons or Moving plant colliding with H  Plant is not to be operated by any person while under the Supervisor
other moving plant workers, pedestrians, or influence of alcohol or any substance or drug, including Plant Operator
other moving plant prescription and non-prescription drugs, which may
adversely affect the ability to operate the plant in a safe
manner
 All operators who perform work using (or on) powered
mobile plant must be adequately instructed in the hazards
associated with the plant and carrying out the work on site
and in the control measures for safe work
Site:-
 Control unauthorised access to the site by fencing and
signage
 Isolate vehicles and plant used in or around the site and
work area from persons on the site or work area
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 Plan the direction that plant moves, so the visibility of

operators is not restricted

Work Method / Task Description Hazards Risk Risk Control Measures Responsible Person
List the tasks required to perform the activity Against each task list the Hazards Score List the Control measures required to eliminate or minimize the workers with responsibility for control
in the sequence in which they occur that could result in injury when the exposure to each identified hazard measure implementation
task is performed by the worker
Operating plant near persons or Moving plant colliding with M  Using spotters/safety observers to control traffic Supervisor Employee
other moving plant workers, pedestrians, or movement
other moving plant  Ensure al plant is fitted with working audible reversing
alarms and flashing lights
 Reflective clothing to be worn by all personnel, and
visitors on the site
 Implement safe working distances
 Use clear communication systems
 Minimising amount of plant working at one time using
demarcation lines or zones
Moving loads and materials Loads and materials falling H Stability of plant:- Supervisor
from height striking  Ensure plant is suitable for use on sloping or uneven Plant Operator
Loading or unloading vehicles workers, pedestrians, or ground
other moving plant  Tyre condition and pressure is to manufactures
specifications

Moving loads and materials Loads and materials falling H  Assess the risk involved in raising a load when the crane Supervisor
from height striking or load shifting plant is articulated Plant Operator
workers, pedestrians, or  Ensure the load is properly secured before moving
other moving plant  Ensure loads are loaded in a controlled manner, not
dropped
 Operators must pay full attention during the load shift or
whilst operating moving plant
 Carrying or lifting equipment must not be overloaded
 The rated capacity of the machine must be checked
before use
 Before operation ensure no persons are in the vicinity
during loading, unloading
 Ensure that there is sufficient room to move materials or
loads, and that the area is clear of persons
 Access the size/mass of the load
 Access the stability of the load/centre of gravity

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 Access the lifting capacity of the plant

Work Method / Task Description Hazards Risk Risk Control Measures Responsible Person
List the tasks required to perform the activity Against each task list the Hazards Score List the Control measures required to eliminate or minimize the workers with responsibility for control
in the sequence in which they occur that could result in injury when the exposure to each identified hazard measure implementation
task is performed by the worker
Loading or unloading vehicles Loads and materials falling H  Ensure unrestricted vision for the driver/operator or Supervisor
from height striking observer spotter Plant Operator
workers, pedestrians, or  Ensure that plant moves in a forward direction where
other moving plant practicable
 Control/secure the load, by using tag lines, strapping
 Identifying designated delivery and turning areas
 Ensure truck drivers report to a suitably signposted area
on the site
 A system of communication and warning to persons near
the delivery point
 Appoint a person act as an observer to ensure all persons
are clear of the reversing vehicle
Plant being operated near Workers, pedestrians, or H  Investigation must be conducted for any underground Supervisor
underground or above-ground others on site exposed to services where excavation is to be made (eg. Contact 'Dial Plant Operator
electric cables and other services electricity, gas, etc Before You Dig' on 1100 or via the website Dial Before
ie gas You Dig)
 Check for the presence of power lines
 Ensure earth chain is attached to crane
 Always maintain a safe working distance from the power
lines such as those distances listed in the Australian
Standard AS2550, or the Electricity Act Regulations

Contact with the power H Acceptable Approach Distances:-

lines, or load is close  Up to 11kV – (Distribution Lines) 3 metres
enough to high voltage  More than 11kV – (Transmission Lines) 6 metres
lines causing the electricity  AS2550 requirement – amendments to AS2550 may
to “jump” increase the distance for cranes to 8 metres for
transmission lines (more than 11 kV)
 If work is to continue for some time in the vicinity of the
power lines must be covered with brightly coloured
insulating covers (tiger tails)

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 Erect personal protection barriers to prevent people or

equipment from coming too close where appropriate.

Work Method / Task Description Hazards Risk Risk Control Measures Responsible Person
List the tasks required to perform the activity Against each task list the Hazards Score List the Control measures required to eliminate or minimize the workers with responsibility for control
in the sequence in which they occur that could result in injury when the exposure to each identified hazard measure implementation
task is performed by the worker
Leaving mobile plant unattended Accident serious injuries to H Specific measures must be taken:- Plant Operator
pedestrians, children and  Isolating the hazardous area by fencing
unauthorised persons as a  Select a safe, secure place to park
result of leaving  Park on a flat surface if possible
unattended plant on site  Park across a slope, where the degree of the slope allows
stability, rather than up or down
 Neutralise the transmission where applicable and apply
any safety locks
 Lower all moveable implements to the ground where this
does not create an additional hazard such as tripping
 Turn off motor
 Remove keys from plant to prevent use by
unauthorised persons
 Implement plant security measures to prevent
unauthorised access
Personnel Qualifications and Experience Personnel Duties and Responsibilities Training Required to Complete Work
Construction OH&S induction (White Card) Supervisor to carry out daily inspections of work site Supervisor to be appropriately trained, qualified and competent
Company OH&S induction for hazards. in OH&S.
Site specific induction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be worn at Supervisor to be trained in risk identification risk assessment
all times on site. and risk control
Trained Spotters are to be used for operations All personnel to maintain tidy work area on site at all On the job skills training to be conducted by Supervisor to
near electrical conductors times. personnel
Only persons who are competent, and where Barricading to be used as appropriate to protect Train persons carrying out work on or near public roads in
required hold the appropriate certificate of others from mobile plant accordance with AS 1742.3-2002
competency in accordance with the regulation,
must be permitted to operate plant or perform any
installation or maintenance work on powered
mobile plant.
Engineering Details / Certificates / WorkSafe Approvals / Australian Standards Referenced – Guidance Notes / Legislation / Regulations
Any limitations posed by the worksite (such as floor loadings or ground load limits) Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 & all OH&S Acts within other States
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should be checked by an engineer prior to selecting the appropriate plant for the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 & all OH&S Regulations within
task other States
AS 2550 Set of Standards covering the safe use of cranes of all types (including OH&S Safety Regulations 2007,Chapter 3 - Part 3.3 Prevention of Falls
hoists, elevating work platforms and building maintenance units, but not forklift OH&S Safety Regulations 2007,Chapter 3 - Part 3.5 Plant
trucks). OH&S Safety Regulations 2007,Chapter 3 - Part 3.6 High Risk Work
OH&S Safety Regulations 2007,Chapter 3 - Part 3.1 Manual Handling

Engineering Details / Certificates / WorkSafe Approvals / Australian Standards Referenced – Guidance Notes / Legislation / Regulations
AS 2359.2-1985 SAA Industrial Truck Code – Part 2: Operation (October 1985) Code of Practice for Plant 1995 (Compliance Code)
(this covers forklift use) Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplace (Compliance Code)
AS1418.1 Crane, hoists and winches – General requirements Code of Practice for Manual Handling (Compliance Code)
AS 1418.4 Cranes, hoists and winches – Tower cranes Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplace (Compliance Code)
AS 2550.1 Cranes, hoists and winches – Safe use – General requirements Code of Practice for Manual Handling (Compliance Code)
AS 2550.4 Cranes, hoists and winches – Safe use – Tower cranes Safety Precautions in Trenching Operations (Code of Practice No. 8,1988
AS 2550.20 Cranes, hoists and winches – Safe use – Self-erecting tower cranes WorkSafe Victoria Framework for Undertaking Work Near Overhead and
AS 1353.2 Flat synthetic-webbing slings – Care and use Underground Assets
AS 3775.2 Chain slings – Grade T – Care and use
AS 4497.2 Round slings – Synthetic fibre – Care and use
AS 4991 Lifting devices
AS 229401:1997 Earth-moving Machinery – Protective structures – General
AS 2664-1983 Earthmoving machinery – Seat belts and seat belt anchorages
AS 1742.3-2002 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – Traffic control devices
for works on roads
AS 1742.2-1994 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – Traffic control devices
for general use
AS 1742.10-1990 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – Pedestrian control
and protection
AS/NZS 4602:1999 High visibility safety garments
AS 1470 Health and Safety at Work – Principles and Practices
Plant / Equipment Maintenance Checks
Plant Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment to be conducted for plant use eg Daily safety checklist (Log Books) for all plant on site to be completed daily
Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, etc All plant to be maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
Maintaince records to be available on site
Daily / weekly / monthly inspections / safety checklist to be available on site
Responsible Person (Supervisor Foreman) Name: Various

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The persons (employees, subcontractors and others) that have signed below:
1. been involved in the hazard/risk assessment and the determination of the hazard/risk controls applicable to their tasks, duties and responsibilities
2. had all hazards and risk controls have been communicated to them
3. and are fully aware of and understand the hazards/risks and safety risk controls and rules required
4. agreed to all the hazard/risk controls
5. agreed to and understand their Duty of Care to themselves and others
6. agreed that they are the person responsible for site supervision of the work, inspecting and approving work areas, work methods, compliance with SWMS, protective measures, plant, equipment and power tools.

Print name clearly date a sign here:

If any unforeseen circumstances should arise and 100% compliance with this Safe Work Method Statement is not possible work is to cease until
the Safe Work Method Statement is reviewed.

Note: All personal must be inducted into the above Safe Work Method Statement via a toolbox meeting with their acknowledgment signatures of
being inducted on it; prior to work commencing.

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