Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                  SWMS 36 – Install Manufactured Roof Trusses (General)
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
Planning for the               Slips, trips, falls,          A     4    E      3          All penetrations and voids are to be adequately            Hutchinson       C    2        M
installation of roof           sprains, structural                      23     5           covered.                                                   Builders Site                  8
trusses                        collapse, falling objects                       5          Floors are to be clear of all off cuts and debris.         Foreman
                                                                                          All wall frames are to be complete including
                                                                               3           adequate permanent bracing.
                                                                                          Exclusion zones below truss installation activities are
                                                                               5           to be in place prior to commencing.
                                                                                          Truss manufacturer’s installation guide and/ or
                                                                                           AS 4440-2004 to be available and consulted prior to
                                                                                           commencing.
                                                                                          Pre start toolbox to be held with workers installing
                                                                                           trusses to confirm methodology as required by
                                                                                           manufacturer’s guide and/ or AS 4440-2004.
                                                                                          Task specific assessment to be undertaken to
                                                                                           determine suitable lifting plant + equipment
                                                                                           requirements.
Use of platform ladders        Inappropriate for use          B     3   H      2          Platform ladders are only to be used for light work with   Person            D    3       M
for marking top/ pole                                                   17                 the platform height not more than 2 meter above the        requiring                      9
plates                                                                                     ground.                                                    access for
                                                                               4          All ladders used are to be of an industrial strength and   elevated work
                                                                                           clearly marked "For Industrial Use" with a load rating     (workers)
                                                                                           of not less than 120kg.
                                                                               4          Ladders must be designed in accordance with the
                                                                                           following Australian Standards depending on
                                                                                           construction material:
                                                                                           o AS 1892.1 – Metal
                               Injury resulting from         B     3    H      5          Conduct a visual inspection of the ladder checking for     Person using     D    3        M
                               incorrect use or                         17                 damage/defects.                                            ladder                         9
                               placement of ladder                                        To be set up on a flat level surface.                      (workers)
                                                                                          To be used only in the fully-opened position.
                                                                                          Not to be placed in access ways.
                                                                                          Not to be used with planks to extend the work
                                                                                           platform.
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