Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                     SWMS:22 – Kwik Stage Scaffolds
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                      H                    Controls / Work Methods                           Responsible        Residual
             Job Steps                     Potential Hazards           L    C    R    O            1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer         Person/s for         Risk
                                                                                      C                             5. Admin 6. PPE                        Monitor & Review    L    C      R
                                                                                                    Only a licenced scaffolder is to erect a scaffold
                                                                                              where a person can fall 4 metres or more, and
                                                                                              scaffolds from the ground level if the height of the final
                                                                                              structure will be more than 4 metres.
                                                                                                    Ensure that the scaffold is based out as per the
                                                                                              scaffold plan.
                                                                                                    Ensure that the sole boards and base plates are
                                                                                              level and bearing on stable and solid ground.
                                                                                                    Ensure that base plates or not protruding over
                                                                                              the side of sole boards or side of a supporting structure
                                                                       B    5     E    3            Barricade off the area to exclude others from
Erection, alteration and dismantling   Falls from heights
                                                                                 24           the erection area.                                                               E    4      H
a Kwik stage scaffold (cont.)
                                                                                       4            Install bracing and ties to the scaffold as you       Licenced                        1
                                                                                              erect the bays and increase the height of the scaffold       Scaffolder /                    0
                                                                                              in accordance with the scaffold plan.                        Competent Person
                                                                                       5            Always work off two planks (450 wide) when
                                                                                              erecting to a height above.
                                                                                       4
                                                                                                    NEVER expose yourself to a fall of more than 2
                                                                                              metres etc.; every alternate scaffold deck is to be fully
                                                                                              planked out to stop falls over 2 metres or.
                                                                                                    If alternate decks are not installed a harness
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                                                                                              attached to the scaffold is to be worn to prevent falls
                                                                                              when working inside the scaffold frame
                                                                                       4            Provide handrails, kick boards, brick guards or
                                                                                              perimeter lining as you go to maintain a safe work
                                                                                              area.
                                                                                       4            Erect a ladder for safe access to the working
                                                                                              deck or when required, climb the inside of the scaffold
                                                                                              to reach the next deck provided that you have a full
                                                                                              scaffold deck below when climbing to the deck
                                                                                              position above – ensuring that hand rails are in place.
584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                            SWMS Developed by:   Jamie Gilbert                                                                VERSION 8 – September 2015
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