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
                                                                                         Ensure power supply is isolated and the cradle is secured
                                                                                          against movement.
Rescue procedure                      Inability  to    respond     B   5      E   5     Site emergency procedures to be initiated where                  Hutchinson      E    5       H
                                      promptly / effectively to               2          swing stage is located on site and refer to Annex A              Builders Site                1
                                      emergency        situation              4         Review the situation for hazards prior to starting               Foreman                      5
                                      involving swing stage                              rescue (e.g. electrical hazards).
                                                                                        Availability of suitable crane and first aid box to be on site   Swing Stage
                                                                                         able to retrieve stranded workers as required.                   Operators
                                                                                        Where used, workers are to attach to the first aid box
                                                                                         before leaving the swing stage cradle.                           Trained
                                                                                                                                                          Emergency
                                                                                        Where the swing stage is installed off site, on an existing
                                                                                                                                                          Response
                                                                                         buildings a Specific Rescue Plan to be developed - refer to      Personnel
                                                                                         Annex A – which may use independent safety lines or Abb
                                                                                         Sail rescue personnel on standby.
                                                                                        Do not place others at risk during rescue / response.


Methods for monitoring and reviewing effectiveness of chosen control measures
Hutchinson Builders & Subcontracted Personnel: Follow procedure and report plant hazards
Swing Stage Operators:                         Follow procedure and report plant hazards
Hutchinson Builders Foreman:                   Ensure trained persons only operate the swing stage and monitor its use
                                               Ensure that the Rostrum is checked and secured
                                               Monitor SWMS controls on site using the Task Observation form

Developed & approved on site by:

Name:                                                          Position:                                                 Date:


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 57
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