Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                          SWMS:24 – Working with Explosive Power Tools
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
                                          causing death, serious                                  Locating pins and “R” clips to lock out braces, in
                                          bodily injury or property                      5         high risk vandal areas consider wiring off “R” clips
                                          damage.                                                  or use lockable heads.
                                                                                         4        Always have the weight of the panel on the crane
                                                                                                   until braces are secure.
                                                                                         5        Securing bolts are to be tension to the required
                                                                                                   torque and as per manufacturer’s requirements.
                                                                                                  Communication between crane operator, rigger
                                                                                                   clutch and brace person is essential for safe
                                                                                                   erection of panels.
Carrying out work at heights;            Exposing workers to falls   B    4      E               When using a ladder remember:                          Employer                 D    4   H
 Disconnect bracing                      using    unsafe    work                21      4         To be tied off or supported by a fellow worker        Site Foreman                      14
 Patching panels                         practices with ladders                                       and have 3 points of contact at all times.         Worker
                                          and EWP’s, causing                             5         Not to climb down carrying supporting brace or
                                          death or serious bodily                                      heavy equipment.
                                          injury                                                  When using Boom Lift remember:
                                                                                         5         Be clear of bracing and licensed to operate.
                                                                                         4         Wear a harness and be attached at all times.
Operating plant near secured             Exposing workers to         B    5      E      1        Plant movements MUST NOT come in contact with          Operator                 D    3       M
braces                                    falling panels where                   24                secured panel bracing.                                                                       9
                                          panels have been struck                                 When operating plant near braces remember;
                                          by plant movements,                            5    -    Use a spotter if too close to bracing.
                                          causing death, serious                         3    -    Hazard tape, para webbing or signage to identify
                                          bodily injury or property                                safe work area.
                                          damage.                                             -    Use plant that can be set up clear of bracing.
                                                                                         5
Release of bracing on panels             Exposing workers to         B    5      E      5        Erection of steel work is to completed as per          Worker                   C    5    E
 Panels are to be secured to             major building collapse                24                structural engineer’s DWG’s.                           Licenced operator                 22
    steel fabrication                     removing braces to soon                                 Only release bracing from panels when the
                                          before steel work is                                     engineer has certify the steel work and confirmed
                                          completed,      causing                                  release of bracing.
                                          death, serious bodily

584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                            SWMS Developed by:        Jamie Gilbert                                                                      VERSION 6 – May 2014
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