Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                     SWMS:31 – Operating Man & Material Hoist - 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
Preparing to operate the hoist on     Failure to identify faulty /
                                                                      C   4     E    5     Pre-start inspections are to be undertaken (and Plant Operator               D    4       H
                                                                               18           recorded) of the plant in accordance with                                                 1
site                                  damaged plant and
                                                                                            manufacturer requirements.                                                                4
                                      equipment
                                                                                                                Trap Door Limit switch
                                                                                                                        Check gate limits
                                                                                                                        Check gate openings
                                                                                                                        Emergency Brake
                                                                                                                        Conduct full test run
                                                                                                                        Grease if required
                                                                                           Log books containing up-to-date details of
                                                                                     5      Hoist inspections, servicing and maintenance
                                                                                            to be maintained with the Hoist
                                                                                           Hoist identified as being damaged or faulty is to
                                                                                     1      be immediately removed from service.

                                      Falls from height
                                                                      C   5     E    4        Ensure the ladder is properly secured and              Hoist Operator
                                                                                                                                                                         E    5       H
                                                                               22              hand rails installed when accessing roof car.                                          1
                                                                                               Feet to remain on platform and don’t                                                   5
                                                                                               overreach outside of handrails.

                                      Struck by Falling Object
                                                                      D   3    M     5        Ensure ladder is stowed correctly after use            Hoist Operator
                                                                                                                                                                         E    3       M
                                                                                9                                                                                                     6
Loading workers and material          Hoist Falling                   C   5     E    1     Under No Circumstances will a Hoist be                    Hoist Operator
                                                                                                                                                                         E    5       H
into the hoist                                                                 22           overloaded – not to exceed the SWL                                                        1
                                                                                     5     Loads are not to be wedged in the hoist car                                               5


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