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
Operating & working from        Contact with overhead structures   C    5    E     5     The operator is to identify overhead obstacles            EWP Operator           E     5       H
scissor lifts (Cont)            / powerlines                                22            (including services such as powerlines etc) & the                                              15
                                                                                          stability of surface prior to operation.
                                                                                   1     No part of the EWP or person / equipment within
                                                                                          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 controls are to be used while
                                                                                          personnel are in the platform.
Operating & working from        Falls                              B    4    E     4-    Harnesses connected to the designated anchor              EWP Operator           E     4       H
boom-type EWPs                                                              21     6      are to be worn by all persons within the boom lift.                                            10
                                                                                         Harnesses are to be inspected each time they are
                                                                                   5      used.

                                                                                   5     Harness maintenance inspections to be recorded
                                                                                          in a harness register.
                                                                                   5     Fall protection devices are to be used in
                                                                                          accordance with AS 1891.4, and all persons to
                                                                                          have received training in the inspection, use and
                                                                                          maintenance of harnesses.
                                                                                   1     No persons are to exit from the bucket at height
                                                                                          unless a risk assessment is carried out and suitable
                                                                                          precautions are in place to ensure the safety of
                                                                                          persons in the bucket and structure.
                                                                                         Whenever a person is present in a raised EWP
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                                                                                          bucket, a competent person is to be available to
                                                                                          operate the base controls in the event of an
                                                                                          emergency.
                                Falling objects                    C    3   H      4     Tools are to be secured by lanyards or secured into       EWP Operator           D     3       M
                                                                            13            the bucket – where there is a risk of injury or                                                9
                                                                                          property damage from falling objects.
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