Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                          SWMS:05 – Trestle Platforms < 2m in Height
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                         Responsible
                                                                              H                      Controls / Work Methods                                                Residual Risk
                                                                                                                                                         person/s for
          Job Steps                   Potential Hazards      L     C     R    O              1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer            Monitor &
                                                                              C                               5. Admin 6. PPE                                                L    C        R
                                                                                                                                                           Review
                                  Manual tasks               A     3     E     5     Determine the most suitable lifting technique. Check            Persons erecting       D    3        M
                                                                        20            distances to be travelled, and lifting/mechanical aids that     Trestle platform                     9
                                                                                      may be available.
                                                                                     Arrange assistance       such    as    personnel     or
                                                                               2
                                                                                      equipment, ensure it is organised before attempting the
                                                                                      handling task.
                                                                               5     Manual handling technique:         While facing a load
                                                                                      position yourself as close to the load as possible in the
                                                                                      direction of travel. Knees are to be bent, with back being
                                                                                      aligned as straight as possible. All movements are to be
                                                                                      smooth and turning is to be directed from the feet/legs
                                                                                      rather than the torso.
                                                                                    Note: refer also to Manual Tasks SWMS.
                                  Falls from heights         B     5     E     5     Manufacturer’s instructions for safe access and use are         Person(s) using        E    5        H
Accessing and working from
                                                                        24            to be strictly followed at all times.                           Trestle platform                     15
trestle platform
                                                                               4     Edge protection, which includes handrails and midrails,
                                                                                      is to be considered on all platforms under 2m where
                                                                                      there is a likelihood of a fall occurring onto materials etc.
                                                                                     Maintain an unobstructed surface of at least 450 mm
                                                                               1      wide along the length of the platform.
                                                                                     Maximum gap between inner edge of platform and
                                                                               4
                                                                                      structure not to exceed 225mm.
                                  Falling objects            C     4     E     3     Establish an exclusion zone below the work area – if            Person(s) using        D    4        H
                                                                        18            there is a risk of injury to others (e.g. barricade tape        Trestle platform                     14
                                                                                      minimum 900mm high).
                                                                               2     Only tools, materials and equipment that can be safely
                                                                                      handled by a person working from the trestle platform
                                                                                      are to be handled.


584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                          SWMS Approved by:    Jamie Gilbert                                                                  VERSION 7 – September 2015
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