SWMS #20 Dogging and cranes Safe Work Method Statement

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Safe Work Method Statement Title Dogging of Crane General Loading and Unloading SWMS No. 20
Authorized and email Signed by the (Managing Director / CEO / Partner /
Proprietor) on Date 14/11/2016

Safe Work Procedure for the Work:- Yes  No  Employees trained and familiar with Tree Watch S W P:- Yes  No 
Names of staff that have read and understand this SWMS: Stephen Bayley, Angus Cullenward, Daniel Bayley, Ashley Morrison, David Smith

MSDS Sheets applicable to 1 2

the work being undertaken 3 4
Issue Date: 01/08/2016 Revision Date: 14/11/16 Revision No: 1 Prepared By: D Considine
Project Name: Various Section/Area: Various Project Manager: Various
Client: Various Distribution: Client OH&S Officer / Company Personnel
Likelihood / Probability - Risk Factors Consequence - Risk Factors Risk Assessment
Very Likely (V) Probably occur immediately or Fatality (F) May cause death or loss of facility Likelihood / Probability
within a short period of time Consequence V L U H
Likely (L) Probably occur in time Major (M) Severe injury or illness or major property damage Fatality H H H M

Unlikely (U) Could eventually happen Minor (M) Minor (usually reversible) injury or illness resulting Major (M) H H M M
in days off work or minor property damage
Highly Unlikely (H) Has potential to occur, but probably Negligible (N) Minor injury, possible first aid Minor (m) H M M L
never will occur
Remember to Consider Equipment / Plant / Environment / Worker Competency Negligible M M L L

Hierarchy of Control Hierarchy of Control

1 Elimination Can the work process, substances or plant creating the hazard be eliminated?
2 Substitution Can the work process, substance or plant be substituted for something safer?
3 Engineering Controls Means changing process, equipment or tools to minimise the hazard exposure.
4 Administration Controls Develop measures to ensure that the work is performed safely through safe work procedures to reduce exposure to hazards.
5 PPE Personal protective equipment is the last resort in responding to work place hazards and should be used only as an interim measure.

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Work Method / Task Description Hazards Risk Risk Control Measures Responsible Person
List the tasks required to perform the activity Against each task list the Hazards Score List the Control measures required to eliminate or minimize the workers with responsibility for control
in the sequence in which they occur that could result in injury when the exposure to each identified hazard measure implementation
task is performed by the worker
Working outdoors Personnel are exposed to M  Suitable clothing, hats, glasses should be used to reduce Supervisor Employee
excessive ultra violet light exposure
without adequate  All employees to apply SPF 30+ sunscreen at the
protection. beginning of the day and reapply every 2 hours
Manual handling Excessive manual handling M  Use mechanical aids ie forklift Supervisor Employee
could lead to muscular  Lift with correct posture and do not try to lift something too
skeletal injury. heavy
 Request help when lifting heavy loads
Personal protective equipment Personal injuries H  Hi visibility clothing Supervisor Employee
required for this activity  Safety footwear
 Safety glasses as required
 Safety helmet as required
 Hearing protection as required
Use of lifting equipment Personal injury H  Prior to any lifting gear being used, a visual inspection will Supervisor Employee
be carried out on all slings, chains, shackles, etc.
Property damage due to H  All lifting gear to be tested and tagged for the current
failure of lifting equipment period in accordance with Australian Standards.
 Any damaged lifting gear will immediately be removed and
secured to prevent any further use.
 Any lifting gear that is beyond repair will be destroyed.
Dogging the crane Property damage due to H  All dogging work to be carried out by a qualified and Employee
dogging work being carried authorised personnel or trainee under direct supervision of
out by unqualified persons a qualified and authorised person.
 Details or training must be recorded in a log book signed
by the competent person that is providing the training.
 Beware of overhead services
 Employees to be familiar with and sighed of on SWMS No
10 Construction Work on or Near Overhead and
Underground Services.
Assess the load Personal injury H  Check the following size of load. Type of load, i.e. glass, Supervisor Employee
etc., weight of load.
Property damage due to H  Do not exceed SWL of crane.
insecure load  Check weather conditions, i.e. rain, wind, etc.
 Ensure correct type of slings/crane required are provided

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and used to perform the task.

Work Method / Task Description Hazards Risk Risk Control Measures Responsible Person
List the tasks required to perform the activity Against each task list the Hazards Score List the Control measures required to eliminate or minimize the workers with responsibility for control
in the sequence in which they occur that could result in injury when the exposure to each identified hazard measure implementation
task is performed by the worker
Slinging the load Personal injury H  Select correct slings/chains for load to be slung. Employee
 Keep unauthorised personnel clear of load.
Property damage due to H  Use correct slinging techniques.
poor or lack of  Use brick cage for pallet lifts, i.e. bricks, blocks, lifting
communication bags, cement.
 Establish clear communication between dogman and
crane driver.
Directing the load Personal injury H  Establish clear communication between dogman and Employee
crane driver.
Property damage due to H
poor or lack of
communication
Landing loads Personal injury H  Check landing area prior to lifting load. Employee
 Do not land materials on incomplete formwork.
Property damage due to H  Keep unauthorised personnel clear.
load being landed on  If required obtain engineer’s certificate for structure prior to
incomplete formwork landing load.
unstable structure
Releasing chains and slings Personal injury H  Dogman to ensure that slings/chains are clear of loads Employee
prior to giving the “all clear” to the crane driver.
Property damage due to H  Dogman to ensure that when giving the “all clear”
chains and slings not being chains/slings would not get caught on any obstructions.
clear of load
Storage of lifting equipment Lifting equipment damage H  All lifting gear to be stored in a dry, well ventilated area Employee
due to incorrect storage clear of greases, vermin, hazardous substances, etc.
leading to possible personal
injury or property damage
Personnel Qualifications and Experience Personnel Duties and Responsibilities Training Required to Complete Work
Construction OH&S induction (White Card) Supervisor to carry out daily inspections of work site Supervisor to be appropriately trained, qualified and competent
Company OH&S induction for hazards. in OH&S.
Site specific induction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be worn at Supervisor to be trained in risk identification risk assessment
all times on site. and risk control

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Trained Spotters are to be used for operations All personnel to maintain tidy work area on site at all On the job skills training to be conducted by Supervisor to
near electrical conductors times. personnel
Barricading to be used as appropriate to protect
others from mobile plant.

Personnel Qualifications and Experience Personnel Duties and Responsibilities Training Required to Complete Work
Only persons who are competent, and where If required train persons carrying out work on or near public
required hold the appropriate certificate of roads in accordance with AS 1742.3-2002
competency in accordance with the regulation,
must be permitted to operate plant or perform any
installation or maintenance work on powered
mobile plant.
Engineering Details / Certificates / WorkSafe Approvals / Australian Standards Referenced – Guidance Notes / Legislation / Regulations
AS 2550 Set of Standards covering the safe use of cranes of all types (including Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 & all OH&S Acts within other States
hoists, elevating work platforms and building maintenance units, but not forklift Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 & all OH&S Regulations within
trucks). other States
AS 2550.1-2002 Cranes, hoists and winches – Safe use Part 1: General OH&S Safety Regulations 2007,Chapter 3 - Part 3.5 Plant
requirements OH&S Safety Regulations 2007,Chapter 3 - Part 3.6 High Risk Work
AS1418.1 Crane, hoists and winches – General requirements OH&S Safety Regulations 2007,Chapter 3 - Part 3.1 Manual Handling
AS 1353.2 Flat synthetic-webbing slings – Care and use Code of Practice for Plant 1995 (Compliance Code)
AS 3775.2 Chain slings – Grade T – Care and use Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplace (Compliance Code)
AS 4497.2 Round slings – Synthetic fibre – Care and use Code of Practice for Manual Handling (Compliance Code)
AS 4991 Lifting devices Safety Precautions in Trenching Operations (Code of Practice No. 8,1988
AS 1742.3-2002 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – Traffic control devices for WorkSafe Victoria Framework for Undertaking Work Near Overhead and
works on roads Underground Assets
AS 1742.2-1994 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – Traffic control devices for
general use
AS 1742.10-1990 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – Pedestrian control and
protection
AS/NZS 4602:1999 High visibility safety garments
AS 1470 Health and Safety at Work – Principles and Practices
Plant / Equipment Maintenance Checks
Plant Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment to be conducted for plant use eg Daily safety checklist (Log Books) for all plant on site to be completed daily
Cranes Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, etc All plant to be maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
Maintaince records to be available on site
Daily / weekly / monthly inspections / safety checklist to be available on site
Responsible Person (Supervisor Foreman) Name: Various

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The persons (employees, subcontractors and others) that have signed below:
1. been involved in the hazard/risk assessment and the determination of the hazard/risk controls applicable to their tasks, duties and responsibilities
2. had all hazards and risk controls have been communicated to them
3. and are fully aware of and understand the hazards/risks and safety risk controls and rules required
4. agreed to all the hazard/risk controls
5. agreed to and understand their Duty of Care to themselves and others
6. agreed that they are the person responsible for site supervision of the work, inspecting and approving work areas, work methods, compliance with SWMS, protective measures, plant, equipment and power tools.

Print name clearly date a sign here:

If any unforeseen circumstances should arise and 100% compliance with this Safe Work Method Statement is not possible work is to cease until
the Safe Work Method Statement is reviewed.

Note: All personnel must be inducted into the above Safe Work Method Statement via a toolbox meeting with their acknowledgment signatures of
being inducted on it prior to work commencing.

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