Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                            SWMS:01 – Portable Ladders

Project Details

Project:                                71 SEAVIEW TCE SUNSHINE BEACH QLD 4567                                                          Responsible Person:          Matt Leeke 0414 691 314
                                                                                                                                        Site Manager:                Matt Leeke 0414 691 314
                                                                                                                                        Site Foreman :               Terry Strahan 0419 762 427
                                        Set-up and use portable ladders to access various types of work platforms and floor             Site Foreman :               Jesse Joyce 0403 745 840
Activity Description:
                                        areas
                                                                                                                                        HSO:                         Terry Strahan 0419 762 427

Referenced SWMS:                        Nil

Plant and Equipment Involved:           Portable Ladders
                                                                                                                                                                        energised electrical installations
                                        Work at Heights >2m                    Disturbance of asbestos                    Confined spaces
                                                                                                                                                                        or services
High Risk Activities:                                                           Structural alterations requiring          Excavation >1.5 metres or near a              a contaminated or flammable
                                        Demolition of a structure
Carried out in or near the following:                                           temporary support                         tunnel                                        atmosphere
                                        A work area with moving                 water or other liquid that
                                                                                                                          tilt-up or precast concrete                   Other: ____________________
                                        powered mobile plant                    involves a risk of drowning
PPE Required:                           Hard Hat                       Safety glasses / goggles           Hearing Protection                   Fall Arrest Harness              Disposable overalls:
(Tick as relevant)                      Safety Boots                   Face Shield                        Gloves                               Respirator                       High Visibility Vest

Maintenance / Prestart Checks                Conduct visual inspection of ladder prior to use
Required:
                                             Maintenance of ladders in accordance with the Manufacturers specifications

Certificates of Competency              Nil
Required:

Training / Competencies Required:       Induction into this Safe Work Method Statement

                                        Work Health and Safety Act 2011                                               AS 1892.1 - 1996: Portable Ladders, Part 1 – Metal
Health, Safety or Environmental                                                     Codes or Standards
                                        Work Health and Safety Regulations                                            AS 1892.3 - 1996: Reinforced Plastic,
Legislation:                                                                        Applicable to the Works:
                                        2011, Sections 306K-306O                                                      AS 1892.5 - 2000: Portable Ladders, Part 5 – Selection, Safe Use and Care
                                                                                                                      Managing the Risk of Fall at Workplace Code of Practice 2011 (QLD)
                                                                                                                      Managing the Risk Of Falls At Workplace Code Of Practice 2011 (NSW)
                                                                                                                      Managing the Risk Of Falls At Workplace Code Of Practice 2012 (TAS)


584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                              SWMS Developed by:      Jamie Gilbert                                                                      VERSION 7 – September 2015
P: (07) 3335 5000 F: (07) 3335 5005                           Position:               National Health & Safety Co-ordinator                                                                  Page 3
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