Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                    Hutchinson Builders – ABN:52 009 778 330

                                    WHSMP:01 – Work Health & Safety Management Plan
                                                                                                                  Version: 9.2



HB internal checklists (Swing Stage Placement, Erection & Dismantling HB-HSEQ-F-070) are to be utilized
throughout the process to ensure the necessary steps have been completed.
All swing stage placement, erection and dismantling works will be carried out in accordance with WHS
Regulations, Scaffolding Code of Practice and the relevant Australian Standards, in conjunction with the
Project Risk Assessment; and with the subcontractor’s relevant SWMS. With all swing stage documentation
(SWMS, checklists, logbooks, and emergency procedures) collated and maintained on site to be made
available upon request.

      16.9 Erecting, Climbing, Servicing & Dismantling of a Tower Crane
All activities associated with the erection, climbing, servicing and dismantling of a tower cranes are to be
performed under the direct instruction of an Intermediate Rigger (OHSCER223A Perform Intermediate
Rigging Operations or OHSCER224A Perform Advanced Rigging Operations). For the various tasks additional
suitably qualified trades will be required (including but not limited to boilermakers, diesel fitter and electrical
fitter).

All works are to be performed in compliance with the submitted and approved Lift Plan /s, in conjunction
with all SWMS associated to the task and in accordance with HB Project Risk Assessment (see Project Risk
Assessment – Appendix 1 WHSMP). All lift plans and safety documentation for high risk work is to be
submitted to site management and approved 1 week prior to commencement of works on site.

HB internal checklists (Erection of a Tower Crane HB-HSEQ-F-069-A, Tie Installation and Climbing of a Tower
Crane HB-HSEQ-F-069-B, Dismantling a Tower Crane HB-HSEQ-F-069-C) are to be utilized throughout the
process to ensure the necessary steps have been completed with records maintained on site and made
available when required.

For all processes the Intermediate Rigger shall define the methodology as well as review and approve the risk
assessment. Task specific SWMS are to be reviewed by all Crane crew and inductions in to the SWMS content
completed prior to their submission to HB site management. Certified engineers will be consulted at
designated intervals to inspect and sign off on the crane base and any modifications. To ensure workers are
consulted on site HB site management will advise via site pre-start and tool box talks prior to all lifts.

      16.10 Electrical
Only qualified licensed electricians shall be permitted to carry out electrical installation, commissioning and
maintenance work. Electrical workers competency and isolation qualifications are required as a minimum.
Isolation procedures shall be followed (SP:03). All Electrical Installation works will be installed in accordance
with AS 3000 Electrical Installations, AS 3012 Electrical Installations – Construction and Demolition Sites, COP
Working near Electrical Live Parts and Project Risk Assessment; along with the subcontractor’s relevant Safe
Work Method Statements. Electrical personnel will have all licenses captured during inductions and be
verified as competent to complete the allotted duties.
All electrical leads, hand tools and appliances shall be checked and tested on a quarterly basis and tagged
with the appropriate coloured inspection tag. If the inspection tag is missing or not current the appliance
should not be used, an ‘Out of Service’ tag secured to the appliance and the Project/ Site Supervisor advised.



      16.11 Electrical Tools and Equipment
Only a qualified person is permitted to undertake the testing and tagging of the portable tools and
equipment. Earth leakage protection devices (RCD) are to be provided to all circuits providing alternating

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