Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                  SWMS: 21 – Swing Stage Suspended Scaffolds - N/A
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                      Responsib       Residual
                                                                                                                                                           le           Risk
                                                                                  H                    Controls / Work Methods                         person/s       L C R
            Job Steps                   Potential Hazards         L    C      R   O           1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer
                                                                                                              5. Admin 6. PPE                             for
                                                                                  C
                                                                                                                                                      Monitor &
                                                                                                                                                        Review
                                                                                         anchorage point(s) at all times while working in
                                                                                  5      cradle.
                                                                                        All workers required to use a swing stage are to have
                                                                                         received suitable training in the selection and use of
                                                                                  1      personal fall protection equipment and systems of
                                                                                         work used.
                                                                                        Do not climb into or out of the cradle unless at ground
                                                                                  1      level.
                                                                                        Do not operate swing stage during inclement
                                                                                         weather.

                                      Falling objects             B    5      E   5        Work is to be carried out over an authorised exclusion    Swing Stage     D    4       H
                                                                              2             area directly under the swing stage for a minimum         Operators                    1
                                                                              4             distance of 6m from the side of the cradle where                                       4
                                                                                            practicable.
                                                                                  4        All tools and equipment used outside of the swing stage
                                                                                            MUST be attached to a lanyard system attached to the
                                                                                            cradle to prevent falling objects.
                                                                                           All materials MUST be attached to a lanyard during the
                                                                                  4         fixing process to prevent falling objects.
                                      Operation of cradle         B    5      E   5     Operators are to ensure they use the safe entry and exit                     E    5       H
                                      outside of training                     2          points provide                                                                            1
                                                                              4   5     Operators are to ensure they ascend and descend the          Swing stage                  5
                                                                                         cradle as per the manufacturer’s instructions and            operator
                                                                                         induction training in the safe operation of the cradle
                                                                                  1     NEVER CLIMB ONTO OR OUT OF THE CRADLE UNLESS IN
                                                                                         THE DESIGNATED ACESS ZONE
                                      Cradle failure / collapse   B    5      E   5     A load test conducted in accordance with the Swing-          Swing Stage     E    5       H
                                                                              2          stage Load Test Procedure (WHSQ) is to be                    Operators                    1
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