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
                                                                                      5             Do not work on scaffold in inclement weather
                                                                                             and ensure footwear is dry and clean during scaffold
                                                                                             activities.
                                                                                      1             Kwik stage scaffolds that are not completed, or
                                                                                             not in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements
                                                                                             are to be signed as ‘No Access’.


Erection, alteration and dismantling   Falling objects                C    4     E    3            Areas around Kwik stage scaffolds being            Licenced            D    4      H
a Kwik stage scaffold (cont.)                                                   18           erected or dismantled are to be barricaded off where      Scaffolder /                    1
                                                                                             there is a risk of injury to other workers below of a     Competent Person                4
                                                                                             collapse or falling component (e.g. barrier tape -
                                                                                             minimum 900mm high).
                                                                                                   Scaffold components and / or any other objects
                                                                                      5      are not to be dropped from the scaffold but must be
                                                                                             manually handled or use a Ginny wheel to lift or lower
                                                                                             components.

Erection, alteration and dismantling   Scaffold collapse              B    5     E    5             Kwik stage scaffolds are to be erected/           Licenced            E    5      H
a Kwik stage scaffold (cont.)                                                   24           dismantled in strict accordance with manufacturer         Scaffolder /                    1
                                                                                             requirements and to the scaffold plan.                    Competent Person                5
                                                                                                    Ensure end and bay bracing and ties are
                                                                                             installed as per the scaffold plan and manufacturers
                                                                                      4      requirements.
                                                                                                    Do not over load the scaffold decks with
                                                                                             scaffold components – working within the SWL of the
                                                                                      5      scaffold bays.

Erection, alteration and dismantling   Contact with overhead          C    5     E    1     Kwik stage scaffolds are not to be erected in the         Licenced            E    5      H
a Kwik stage scaffold (cont.)          power lines                              22           vicinity of overhead power lines where there is a         Scaffolder /                    1
                                                                                                                                                       Competent Person                5

584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                           SWMS Developed by:   Jamie Gilbert                                                             VERSION 8 – September 2015
P: (07) 3335 5000 F: (07) 3335 5005                        Position:            National Health & Safety Co-ordinator                                                        Page 65
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