Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                 SWMS:02 – Elevating Work Platforms
   Safe Work Methods
                                                                                   H                    Controls/Work Methods                                              Residual Risk
                                                                                                                                                    Responsible person/s
          Job Steps                     Potential Hazards          L    C    R     O            1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer                          L    C    R
                                                                                                                 5. Admin 6. PPE
                                                                                                                                                    for Monitor & Review
                                                                                   C
Pre-start checks                Failing to identify damaged or     C    4    E     5     Conduct a visual inspection of the EWP to check           EWP Operator           E     4       H
                                faulty plant and equipment                  18            for damage, oil leaks etc, that it has its                                                     10
                                                                                          maintenance / service log books and that they
                                                                                          have been recently completed.
                                                                                   5     Record details of pre-start check in log book.
Locating & Stabilising EWP      Contact with overhead structures   C    5    E      5    The operator is to identify any overhead obstacles        EWP Operator           E     5       H
                                / powerlines                                22            (including services such as powerlines etc) prior to                                           15
                                                                                          operation.
                                                                                         No part of the EWP or person / equipment within
                                                                                   1      the EWP is to enter a power line exclusion zone.
                                                                                          Note: This is 3m minimum for low voltage, if
                                                                                          unsure check with site manager.

                                                                                   2     Only platform / bucket controls are to be used
                                                                                          while personnel are in the platform / bucket.
                                Being struck by other plant /      C    5    E     3     If working in areas exposed to site traffic –             EWP Operator           E     5       H
                                vehicles                                    22            adequate exclusion zones erected or public roads                                               15
                                                                                          – provide controls as per road management plan
                                                                                         No Part of a boom or basket of an EWP shall pass
                                                                                          over or work over any person, plant or other
                                                                                          working EWP or Scissor lift
                                Striking others                    C    5    E     3     Maintain minimum 5m exclusion from other                  EWP Operator           E     5       H
                                                                            22            workers prior to moving EWP.                                                                   15
                                                                                   4     Ensure travel alarms and flashing warning lights
                                                                                          are working.
                                Roll-over                          C    5    E     1       The operating surface is to be flat and level.          EWP Operator           E     5       H
                                                                            22              Outriggers are to be fully extended if they have                                             15
                                                                                   1-       been installed.
                                                                                   4       Do not operate on unstable/soft surfaces.




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