Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                              SWMS: 21 – Swing Stage Suspended Scaffolds - N/A
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                     Responsib       Residual
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                                                                               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
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                                                                                                                                                     Monitor &
                                                                                                                                                       Review
                                                                                        undertaken for each installation of a swing stage            Supplier /
                                                                                        system.                                                      Installer
                                                                                       The Working Load Limit (SWL) will be clearly marked
                                                                                        on the cradle of the suspended scaffold and the limit
                                                                                        will not be exceeded.
                                                                                       Swing-stage operators will verify the mass of the load
                                                                                        to be included in the cradle prior to use.
                                                                                       Materials will be evenly distributed, and not
                                                                                        concentrated in one area.
                                                                                       All electric scaffold hoists will have a device to limit
                                                                                        the lifting capacity of the hoist to a maximum of 1.25
                                                                                        times the rating of the hoist.
                                                                                       Do not operate swing stage during inclement weather.
                                                                                       Ensure no part of the cradle or hoist (except for purpose
                                                                                        designed buffer rollers) comes into contact with the
                                                                                        structure whilst it is climbing, descending or traversing.

                                      Lack of communication    B    5      E   4     Workers operating a swing stage are to have a mobile           Swing Stage     D    4       H
                                      with personnel on the                2          phone with them in the cradle for use in an                    Operators                    1
                                      ground                               4          emergency situation.                                                                        4
                                                                                     If you encounter any faults or experience any difficulty
                                                                               5      whilst operating the swing stage, refer to manual on
                                                                                      cradle or call ……………………………
                                                                                      ……………………………………………... asap.
Leaving the swing stage after use     Unauthorised access      B    5      E   4     Make sure that all ladders or access points are made           Swing Stage     E    5       H
                                                                           2           secure to prevent entry by members of the public.             Operators                    1
                                                                           4         The cradle is to be left in an the designated access zone                                   5
                                                                               3       and is secured against entry by - barricades, if installed
                                                                                       on a construction site - temporary fence where installed
                                                                                       off site on existing buildings
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584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                      SWMS Developed by:   Jamie Gilbert                                                             VERSION 7 – September 2015
P: (07) 3335 5000 F: (07) 3335 5005                   Position:            National Health & Safety Co-ordinator                                                        Page 56
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