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
                                                                                        Establish an exclusion zone below the work area
                                                                                         (e.g. barricade tape minimum 900mm high).
                                                                                  1     Only tools, materials and equipment that can be
                                                                                         safely handled by a person working from the
                                                                                         bucket are to be transported.
                                                                                  1
                                                                                        Do not support material on the edge of bucket.
Operating & working from        Roll-over                          C   5    E           The operating surface is to be flat and level – to        EWP Operator           E     5       H
boom-type EWPs (Cont)                                                      22            suite manufacturers’ operational specification.                                                15
                                                                                  4     If outriggers have been installed by the
                                                                                         manufacturer, they are to be used to stabilise the
                                                                                         EWP.
                                                                                  1
                                                                                        Do not operate on unstable / soft surfaces.
                                                                                  1     Ensure the SWL is not exceeded.
                                Contact      with      overhead    C   5    E     5     The operator is to identify overhead obstacles            EWP Operator           E     5       H
                                structures/power lines                     22            (including services such as powerlines etc.) & the                                             15
                                                                                         stability of surface prior to 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 bucket controls are to be used while
                                                                                         personnel are in the bucket.
Rescue procedure                Inability      to       respond    C   5    E     5     Site emergency procedures to be initiated.                EWP Operator           D     4       H
                                promptly/effectively          to           22     5     Review the situation for hazards prior to starting                                             14
                                emergency situation    involving                         rescue (e.g. electrical hazards).
                                EWP.                                              5     Competent person to be available on site to
                                                                                         operate the ground controls of the EWP where
                                                                                         safe to do so during an emergency.
                                                                                  3     Do not place others at risk during rescue/
                                                                                         response.

584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                           SWMS Developed by:    Jamie Gilbert                                                             VERSION 8 – September 2015
P: (07) 3335 5000 F: (07) 3335 5005                        Position:             National Health & Safety Co-ordinator                                                        Page 20
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