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R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS) 1

Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

Organisation Details Organisation Name: R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd Contact Name: Craig Reekie ACN/ABN ABN - 85 148 138 612 Contact Position: Operations Manager

Address: P O Box 482 Bentley WA 6982

Contact Phone No: 0418 927 745

Project Details Project: Area: Job #:

Activity: HIAB Operations – Lifting

using Hiab Crane.

This SWMS has been developed in consultation with:

Resources/Trades Involved: Crane Operator Dogman Truck Driver

Reviewed by: Position: Date:

Equipment Used: Crane Truck Maintenance Checks: Daily Vehicle Checklist and

checks on truck and crane as per log.

Materials Used: Chains and slings

Supervisor to sign off: ________________________ Date: ___________


SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Minimum Personal Protective Equipment

Safety Glasses Required Long Trousers Required

Hard Hat Required Long sleeve Hi-Vis Shirt Required Safety Footwear Required

Hearing Protection (<85dB) Required Other As Required

Equipment and/or Tools

Hazard Warning Signs Yes Scaffolds As Required Barricade or Guarding As Required

Portable Ladder(s) As Required EWP (Scissor Lift/Boom Lift) As Required Safety Harness As Required

Power Tools As Required Other (must specify) As Required

PERMITS TO

WORK ()

WORK AT HEIGHT (unprotected over 2m)

CONFINED SPACE HOT WORK

EXCAVATION CONCRETE CUTTING/DRILLING

Other - specify

Emergency Response: 000 for Fire or Emergency Response and Ambulance


LEGISLATION

WA Acts and Regulations Building Regulations 1989 Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 WA Codes of Practice First Aid, workplace amenities and personal protective clothing, 2002 (tick as appropriate) Manual tasks, 2010 Excavation Managing noise at workplaces, 2002 The prevention of falls at workplaces, 2004 Violence, aggression and bullying at work, 2010 Working hours, 2006


NATIONAL STANDARDS (Relevant to construction, tick as applicable to work)

National Standard for Construction Work NOHSC: 1016(2005) National Standard for Manual Tasks (2007) National OHS Certification Standard for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment – 3rd Edition NOHSC: 1006(2001)

National Model Regulation for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work National Standard for Occupational Noise NOHSC: 1007(2000) National Standard for Plant NOHSC: 1010(1994)

NATIONAL CODES OF PRACTICE (relevant to construction, tick as applicable to work)

Code of Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in the Workplace NOHSC: 2018(2005)

National Code of Practice for the Induction for construction Work (May 2007) National Code of Practice for Pre-cast, Tilt-up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction (2008)

National Code of Practice for the Prevention of Falls in General Construction (2008) National Code of Practice Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods NOHSC: 2017(2001)

National Code of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances NOHSC: 2007(1994)

National Code of Practice for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders Caused From Performing Manual Tasks

National Code of Practice for Noise Management and Protection of Hearing at Work – 3rd Edition NOHSC: 2009(2004)


NATIONAL CODES OF PRACTICE (relevant to construction, tick as applicable to work)

Code of Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in the Workplace NOHSC: 2018(2005)

National Code of Practice for the Induction for construction Work (May 2007)

National Code of Practice for Pre-cast, Tilt-up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction (2008)

National Code of Practice for the Prevention of Falls in General Construction (2008)

National Code of Practice Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods NOHSC: 2017(2001)

National Code of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances NOHSC: 2007(1994)

National Code of Practice for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders Caused From Performing Manual Tasks

National Code of Practice for Noise Management and Protection of Hearing at Work – 3rd Edition NOHSC: 2009(2004)

NATIONAL GUIDANCE NOTES (relevant to construction, tick as applicable to work)

Guidelines for Integrating OHS into National Industry Training Packages

Guidance Note for Placarding Stores for Dangerous Goods and Specified Hazardous Substances NOHSC: 3009(1990)

Guidance Note for the Elimination of Environmental Tobacco Smoke in the Workplace NOSHC: 3019(2003)

Control Guide Management of Noise at Work

Guidance Note for the Assessment of Health Risks Arising from Hazardous Substances in the Workplace NOHSC: 3017(1994)

Guidance Note for the Protection of Workers from the Ultraviolet Radiation in Sunlight

AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS As quoted in Legislation and in the Codes of Practice.


Potential Hazards associated with the job:

Category Hazard Has the Operator acknowledged this potential hazard?

NO YES Working at Heights Climbing up on the truck to sling a load. Working with electricity Only the immediate area is isolated, the rest is live. Radiation Ultraviolet light (sun) Mechanical Equipment Failure

Uncontrolled movement

Pressure Hydraulic Hoses Human Factors Rushing

Complacency

Fatigue

Unclear Work directions

Stress/Anxiety/Frustration

Lack of knowledge or experience

Using mobile plant Traffic Pedestrian interaction

Collision factors

Uneven terrain

Manual handling High reach orLow reach Over exertion

Repetitive movements

Environment Contamination from burst hydraulic hose or hydraulic pipe. Chemical Chemical spills to ground or work area Workplace Falling objects

Access

Slip and Trip hazards


QUALITATIVE RISK ANALYSIS MATRIX: LEVEL OF RISK

Level Description of Consequence or Impact Consequence Likelihood or Probability

L= Likely

Likelihood or Probability

M = Medium

Likelihood or Probability

U = Unlikely Extreme Not acceptable – must be reduced to as

low as reasonably practicable. 5 5 5

H (1) High level of

harm

Potential death, permanent disability or major structural failure/damage. Off-site environmental discharge/release not contained and significant long-term environmental harm.

H (4) (High)

4 4 3

M (1) Medium level of

harm

Potential temporary disability or minor structural failure/damage. On-site environmental discharge/release immediately contained, minor level cleanup with no short-term environmental harm.

M (3) (Medium)

3 3 2

L (1) Low level of

harm

Incident that has the potential to cause persons to require First Aid. On-site environmental discharge/release immediately contained, minor level clean up with no short-term environmental harm.

L (2) (Low)

2 2 1

Insignificant No injuries. Very low environmental impact. Not noticeable. 1 1 1

Level Likely/Probability

Almost Certain Almost a certainty of happening.

Likely Could happen frequently

Moderate Could happened occasionally

Unlikely May occur only in exceptional circumstances

Very Unlikely Very unlikely to occur.

** R & L Hiab Transport policy states that if the risk is determined to be over 4, then the Supervisor is to be contacted, and the job is

not to proceed until the risk has been reduced to 4 or under.


RISK HIERARCHY OF CONTROL

Preferred Order of Control Measures to Eliminate or reduce risks of injury, illness or environmental damage.

Most Effective Elimination Eg. Eliminate the need for a fall risk area by careful design

Substitution Eg. Barricading or enclosing the fall risk area with edge protection.

Isolation Eg. Isolating the hazard or practice from people involved in the work.

Engineering Eg. Using a fall injury prevention system.

Administrative Eg. Procedures, training, warning signs, limiting exposure time.

Least Effective PPE Eg. Use of Personal Protective Equipment

SITE SPECIFIC RISK IDENTIFICATION NOTES:


To calculate Inherent and Residual risk, refer to Qualitative Risk Analysis Matrix: Level of Risk on page 7 of this

Safe Work Method Statement.

Item Job Procedures Hazards Inherent Risk

Likelihood x Consequence

Controls Name of persons

responsible for work.

Residual Risk


1 Establish job requirements

- Scheduled job may exceed capacity of the crane.

4 or less

L

- Establish and check that all relevant permits have been issued.

- Determine that the operator is fit to work.

- Establish that all traffic and pedestrian control measures are satisfactory for the scheduled job.

- Review the job and establish that the job is within the capacity of the crane.

- Carry out daily inspections and checks as per the Daily Log.

R & L Hiab Services Crane Operator

3 or less

L

Site Specific Notes:






Residual Risk


Check work area for operational hazards

- Ground may be unstable or have services underneath.

4 or less

L

- Check the weather conditions are suitable for safe operation for the duration of the job.

- Check that the job site is clear of overhead obstructions and powerlines.

- Check that the ground conditions are satisfactory for safe operation eg. services, drains and recent excavations.

- Check that the site access is satisfactory to perform Hiab operations safely.

- Check for any other hazards that will jeopardise safety of the lifting operation.

- Wear PPE identified as appropriate for the task.


3 or less

L







Residual Risk


Set up crane site for safe and efficient operation.

- Site hazards must be established and addressed.

4 or less

M

- Check and familiarise yourself with the crane operations and the controls.

- Read and adhere to all manufacturers safety decals on machine.

- Record in the Daily Log Book and sign off by person making entry.

- Report any defects or damage to supervisor immediately. DO NOT use machine until repaired.

- Place “Danger – DO NOT USE” tags on machine until repaired.


3 or less

M

Set up outriggers on Crane. Unfold Crane

- Ground under outriggers may compact or shift.

- Crushing may occur.

4 or less

M

- Set up outriggers as per manufacturer’s instructions.

- Adhere to OH & S practices as per Ticket and training.


3 or less

M






Residual Risk


Lift Equipment or Object using Crane

- Slings or chains may break.

4 or less

M

- Check slings and/or chains. - Check for fatigue on slings

and chains. - Stay clear of Crane during

operation.


3 or less

M

Disable Crane and prepare for travel

- Crane or load may shift during travel.

4 or less

M

- Secure Crane in cradle position.

- Check straps and chains in good condition.

- Tie down load.


3 or less

M

*Additional Job Steps (operator to number as appropriate)



Qualifications and experience required to complete the task

Training Required to Complete Work

Specific Training Required to Complete Work

Engineering Details

Current WA H-C Licence WA MDL H-C Testing Site Specific Safety Induction

Refer to Signage on crane as to maximum lift load.

Current C V Ticket WA CV Training and testing Western Power Sub Station Certification

Refer to signage on crane as to maximum extension of crane.

Current D G Ticket WA DG Training and testing Current White Card (supersedes Blue Card)

OH & S Training and testing

Certification and Experience of R & L Hiab Transport Operators

Name Position Western Power Certification

First Aid Certification Resuscitation First Aid

High Risk Certification

Dogman Certification

Truck Licence

Years of Experience operating cranes.

Stirling Thomson Managing Director Yes Exp 20/02/14 Exp Nov 2014 WL0617505 DG CV LF HC 8

Craig Reekie Operations Manager Yes Exp 20/02/14 Exp Nov 2014 WL0307904 DG CV LF HC 7

Clifford Miller Crane Operator Yes Exp 20/02/14 Exp Nov 2014 WL0617305 DG CV LF HC 7

Nick Jones Crane Operator Yes Exp 20/02/14 Exp Nov 2014 WL0617105 DG CV LF MC 28

Paul Meadwell Crane Operator Yes Exp 20/02/14 Exp Nov 2014 WL0781105 DG CV LF MC 11

Tony Leete Crane Operator Yes Exp 20/02/14 Exp Nov 2014 WL0488507 DG CV LF MC 5

Steven Richards Crane Operator Yes Exp 20/02/14 Exp Oct 2015 WL3241454 DG C1 HC 2

William Curtis Crane Operator Yes Exp 14/03/15 Exp Mar 2017 WL1223410 DG CV LF MC 1


This SWMS has been developed through consultation with our employees. This SWMS has been read,

understood and accepted by all employees undertaking the works. This SWMS is to be reviewed and re-signed

every 30 days.

Names: Signatures: Date Signed:

Date Signed:

Date Signed:

Date Signed:

Date Signed:

Stirling Thomson Craig Reekie Clifford Miller Paul Meadwell Antony Leete Nick Jones Steven Richards William Curtis


Addendum to site-specific issues or observations:

Revision Date

Initials

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