Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                          SWMS: 30 – Work on a Mast Climber – N/A
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                             Responsible      Residual
                                                                                     H                      Controls / Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                             Person/s for       Risk
             Job Steps                     Potential Hazards          L    C    R    O              1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer         Monitor &     L    C R
                                                                                     C                               5. Admin 6. PPE                            Review
                                                                      B    5     E    5        Prior to the use of a mast climber, all relevant            Site Foreman    E    5       H
Prior to operation                    Non-competent operators /
                                                                                24              handover/commissioning documents are to be                                               1
                                      faulty equipment
                                                                                                provided to Hutchinson Builders by the                      Advanced                     5
                                                                                      5         contractor/supplier                                         Scaffolder
                                                                                                Operators MUST have completed and understand the
                                                                                                 safe operation induction process for the mast climber Mast Climber
                                                                                                 provided by the supplier before operating or working Operators
                                                                                                 in the mast climber
                                                                                      5
                                                                                               The Mast Climber Daily Safety Prestart Checklist is to be
                                                                                                completed by operators each day prior to use eg; safety
                                                                                                operational functions, (provided by the supplier).
                                                                                      3
                                                                                               Ensure exclusion zones are in place to isolate others
                                                                                                from below the operational area
                                                                      C    3    H     4     Safe access to the climber platform is provided by an          Site Foreman    D    3       M
Accessing and loading up the mast     Inappropriate means of
                                                                                13           access ladder on the climber at ground level or position                                    9
climber                               access / falls from height
                                                                                             in an area that the user is not exposed to injury.             Mast Climber
                                                                                            Access to the climber platform is to be via the                Operators
                                                                                      4      manufacturer provided ladder and gate.
                                                                                            Approaches to the mast climber are to be adequately
                                                                                      5      illuminated by either natural or artificial light.

                                                                      C    3    H     5     Check the Safe Working Load of the mast climber before         Site Foreman    D    3       M
                                      Overloading of materials and
                                                                                13           you place any loads onto the platform                                                       9
                                      weight
                                                                                      5     Evenly distribute the pending load along the length of         Mast Climber
                                                                                             the platform – ensuring to maintain clear walking access       Operators
                                                                                             and access to the control panel




584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                           SWMS Developed by:   Jamie Gilbert                                                               VERSION 6 – September 2015
P: (07) 3335 5000 F: (07) 3335 5005                        Position:            National Health & Safety Co-ordinator                                                         Page 125
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