Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                      SWMS: 21 – Swing Stage Suspended Scaffolds - N/A
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
Activity Description:                   Performing work using a swing stage suspended scaffold                           Site Foreman :
                                                                                                                         HSO:                                    Terry Strahan 0419 762 427
Referenced SWMS:                        SWMS15 – SWMS 20
Plant and Equipment Involved:             Swing stage cradle, hoist and associated equipment
                                          Personal fall arrest harness and associated equipment
                                                                                                                                                                    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              Wrist Straps:
(Tick as relevant)                      Safety Boots                  Face Shield                        Gloves                            Respirator                       High Visibility Vest
Maintenance / Prestart Checks               Fall arrest harnesses and associated equipment to be inspected prior to use and minimum 6-monthly by a competent person.
Required:                                   Inspection and maintenance of the swing stage in accordance with the manufacturers / engineers / competent persons recommendations and
                                             inspected at least:
                                           -     before first use;
                                           -     prior to each day’s use;
                                           -     immediately following any disturbance or major weather impact that might reasonably be expected to affect the stability of the scaffold or
                                                 supporting structure;
                                           -     following any repairs and modifications; and
                                           -     Intervals not exceeding thirty (30) days.
Certificates of Competency               (SA) Advanced Scaffolder Certificate                                                 Completed Safe Use of Swing Stage – course (30826 QLD)
Required:                                Completed Safe Installation of Swing Stage Scaffold - course (30825 QLD)
Training / Competencies Required:            Induction into this SWMS                Suspended Scaffold User’s Certificate under the National Certification System (when available)
                                             General Safety Induction                Training in inspection, use and maintenance of fall-arrest harnesses & rescue (where applicable
                                             Site Specific Swing Stage               Safe use of Swing Stage Scaffold (30826QLD) (Where applicable)
                                              Induction
Health, Safety or Environmental         Work Health & Safety                 Codes or Standards         Scaffolding Code of Practice 2009
Legislation:                            Regulation 2011, Part 5.3,           Applicable to the          AS/NZS 4576: Guidelines for Scaffolding
                                                                                                        AS 1576.1: Scaffolding – General Requirements
                                        Chapter 6                            Works:                     AS 1576.4: Scaffolding – Suspended Scaffolds
                                        VIC OH&S Act 2004,                                              AS 1891.4: Industrial Fall Arrest Systems and Devices
                                                                                                         QLD Code of Practice – Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplace – 2011
                                                                                                         NSW Code Of Practice – Managing The Risk Of Falls At Workplace – 2011
                                                                                                         TAS Code Of Practice – Managing The Risk Of Falls At Workplace -2012
584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                              SWMS Developed by:     Jamie Gilbert                                                                       VERSION 7 – September 2015
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