SWMS NAME: MONTE SANT’ ANGELO MERCY COLLEGE - REVISION #: REVSION DATE: REVISION FREQ SWMS #:

INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL/ FAÇADE STEEL 1 22/4/22 6 monthly BC-SWMS-

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SWMS COMPILED BY:

NAME: Gary Kennedy POSITION: Project Manager SIGNATURE: DATE: 22/4/22

PCBU APPROVAL/ ACCEPTANCE:

NAME: Josh Hale POSITION: Supervisor SIGNATURE: DATE: 22/4/22

PROJECT DETAILS:

COMPANY: CONTACT: CONTACT NUMBER:

Gary Kennedy 0490 827 343
BEYOND CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

ADDRESS: 19 Minorca Crt, Hamlyn ABN: EMAIL:

Terrace 2259 NSW 654 874 558 gary@beyondconstructions.com.au

PROJECT LOCATION: 128 MILLER ST, NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060

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TASK/ PROJECT DETAILS: Installation of facade steel using a tower crane, a scissor lift under 11m.

NOTE:

1/ For any hot works on site including, Welding, Grinding and Oxy Cutting refer to Hot Works

2/ For use of powered and non-powered tools and equipment refer to Use of Unpowered hand tools,
Powered tools and equipment HIGH RISK WORK MATRIX

3/ For
 RISK OF Manual handlingHEIGHT
FALLS FROM refer to Manual Handling
 WORK ON A  DEMOLITION OF LOAD-BEARING
GREATER THEN 2 METRES TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER STRUCTURE
4/ For use of hazardous Materials on site refer to -Use of Hazardous Materials Chemicals
 WORK LIKELY TO INVOLVE  TEMPORARY LOAD-BEARING  WORK IN CONFINED SPACES
DISTURBING ASBESTOS SUPPORT STRUCTURES
 WORK IN OR NEAR SHAFT OR  USE OF EXPLOSIVES  WORK ON OR NEAR PRESSURISED
TRENCH WITH AN EXCAVATED GAS PIPES
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
DEPTH GREATER THAN Adjuvate
1.5M ORCongrout,
A All Fasteners chemical anchor, Diesel fuel for the EWPs
TUNNEL For information on Hazardous Materials including use, clean up and first aid refer to SDS provided.
 WORK ON OR NEAR CHEMICAL,  WORK ON OR NEAR ENERGISED  WORK IN AN AREA WITH
CONTAMINATED, FUEL OR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OR FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERE
REFRIGERANT LINES SERVICES
 WORK WITH TILT
COMMUNICATION UP OR PRECAST
METHOD USED BETWEEN PLANT WORK AND ON, IN OR ADJACENT
WORKERS: Two-way TO A will be used
radios  for
WORK IN AN AREAbetween
communications WITH POWERED
the Crane, EWPs
CONCRETE
and ground ROAD,
staff as needed – positive communications – eye RAILWAY,
contact and handSHIPPING
signals. LANE OR MOBILE PLANT
OTHER TRAFFIC CORRIDOR IN USE BY
TRAFFIC OTHER THAN PEDESTRIANS
 WORK IN OR AROUND AREAS WITH  DRIVING WORK  WORK IN OR NEAR WATER OR
ARTIFICAL EXTREME OTHER LIQUID THAT INVOLVES A
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TEMPERRATURES RISK OF DROWNING
PERSONS CONSULTED IN PRODUCING THIS QUALIFICATIONS/ VOC’s REQUIRED TO PLANT REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT THE
SWMS CARRY OUT THE WORK WORK

Gary Kennedy White card

Site Specific Induction obtained by RCC

HRW C2 ticket for operation of the 355 MEADA supplied by

Maeda Crane DUNSTEEL

HRW DG ticket for slinging loads and directing crane Maeda 355 crane supplied by Dunsteel

HRW WP ticket for operation of the boom lift/ Tower Crane supplied by RICHARD
scissor lift over 11m CROOKS CONSTRUCTION

Yellow Card for operation of the boom lift/ scissor

lift under 11m Scissor lift supplied by OUTRIGHT HIRE

LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS PERMITS REQUIRED PPE REQUIRED

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WHS Act 2011 Working at height, Obtained from Hard hat
RCC

WHS Regulations 2017

Hot Works as needed, Obtained from Enclosed Lace up ankle height steel capped work
RCC boot

Hi Vis shirt or vest

National Standard for Construction
Work

Code of Practice: Managing the Eye protection

Risk of Falls

Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Plant Hearing protection

Gloves suitable for the specific task

MEASURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE BEYOND CONSTRUCTIONS WHS policies and procedures, general and workplace induction training, toolbox
COMPLIANCE TO SWMS? meetings, SWMS provided to and discussed with worker(s) at workplace and signed-off, ongoing workplace
supervision by experienced Supervisor.

HOW WIL THE SWMS CONTROL

SWMS control measures will be reviewed (and revised if necessary) on the revision date or, if a new hazard
MEASURES BE MONITORED AND associated with the work is identified, when a notifiable incident occurs in relation to the work, when new or
REVIEWED? extra information about the hazard becomes available, work tasks/methods or location of work change or
unexpected issues arise during the construction process and when risk controls are inadequate, or the SWMS is
not being followed.

PERSON/S RESPONSIBLE FOR NAMES:

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ENSURING IMPLEMENTATION, PHONE No:
MONITORING, COMPLIANCE AND
REVIEWING OF THE CONTROL
MEASURES OF THE SWMS:

Any reviews or amendments to this SWMS will be recorded below, all staff must then be re briefed and resign onto the latest revision
REVISIONS/ AMMENDEMENTS

Reviewed/Amended by: Date: Revision #: Details of review/amendment: Signed:

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HIGH RISK WORK WORK TASK ASSOCIATED/ IDENTIFIED HAZARDS RISK/ HAZARD CONTROLS

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Work in an area with powered Use of the Tower crane Machine failure RICHARD CROOKS operator is to
mobile plant. (Supplied by RICHARD perform the appropriate prestart checks
CROOKS)
for the installation of the VCL
Structural steel.
Only RICHARD CROOKS authorised personal
RICHARD CROOKS will supply Unauthorised personal operating the crane are to operate and direct the crane
all relevant documents risk
assessments and SWMS for
the operation of their crane.
RICHARD CROOKS crane crew are to
ensure their lifting gear is within test date
Lifting gear failure and suitably rated to perform lifts

Exclusion zones will be set up around the

crane and the
People/plant interaction with the potential to structural steel installation area
cause serious injury or death

The RICHARD CROOKS crane is to be set up in

Crane Tip Over the designated area, timber packing is to be
used under the outriggers, Crane must be
operated as per wind speed within
manufacturer recommendations.

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- Work in an area with Use of scissors lifts
powered mobile plant. (Supplied by
- Risk of falls from OUTRIGHT HIRE) to assist
greater than 2 metres. with the placement of the
structural steel, Installation of
the fixings and
releasing the lifting gear once
in place
OUTRIGHT HIRE will supply
all documents relevant to
Scissor lift condition and fit
for purpose.
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Crane tip over due to overloading
Personnel being struck by swinging loads
Machine Failure.
RICHARD CROOKS crane crew will not exceed
the SWL of the crane as per the load chart
Tag lines are to be used as needed to control
the load as it is being unloaded and lowered
into position. Do not stand under suspended
loads
Daily checks of the Scissor Lift must be
completed, and logbook filled in at the
beginning of the shift or when first using the
Scissor Lift for the day, refer to the operating
manual on the Scissor Lift and comply with
any manufacturer’s instructions and
requirements.
If a fault is found, the Scissor Lift is to be
tagged out of service the defect or fault
recorded in the logbook, the key removed and
reported to the supervisor.
 Qualified Operator.

The scissor Lift operator is to hold a yellow

card or equivalent with the correct
qualification for under 11m or a HRW WP
ticket for the scissor Lift over 11m.

People/plant interaction with the

potential to occasion serious injury or death.
The operating area and work area must be
zoned off, barricaded with exclusion zones to
prevent unauthorised personal from entering
the work area.

Overloading the scissor Lift

Do not exceed the SWL for personal tools and
equipment as stated on the scissor Lift decals,
Data plate and in the operator’s manual.

Scissor tip over

Check ground conditions when setting up the
scissor Lift in the work area. Do not exceed the
gradeability of the scissor Lift.

Maintain a safe distance from obstacles, debris,

drop offs, holes, depressions, ramps and other

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 hazards.

Have an authorised spotter in place to assist

the operator
when moving the scissor Lift if the hazards
ahead cannot be seen

The scissor Lift should travel when lowered and

raise up again only when it is in position.

If traveling while the scissor Lift is raised

check the path of travel is clear and free of
any obstructions, travel at snail speed and
avoid driving over uneven surfaces.

Overhead Obstructions.

Ensure a safe gap between the top rail of the

scissor Lift and overhead obstructions when
moving the EWP – Use of spotters.
Emergency retrieval in the event of scissor
Lift malfunction or Entrapment.

Do not exit the basket or climb onto the railing

of the scissor Lift and do not attempt to climb
down the scissor,

Refer to manufacturer's instructions for rescue

1. Use secondary ground

controls to lower scissor Lift

2. Use manual pump to lower

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 Boom Lift

Only after a risk assessment and if another

scissor Lift is available a basket-to-basket
transfer can be performed.

While operating a scissor Lift, ground personnel

will be within sight and verbal communication
distance who are familiar in the operation of
the scissor Lift's ground controls to act in
emergency situations.

Emergency controls of the scissor Lift are to be

accessible to always operate.

HIGH RISK WORK WORK TASK ASSOCIATED/ IDENTIFIED HAZARDS RISK/ HAZARD CONTROLS

Work in an area with powered Use of Maeda crane (Supplied
mobile plant. by Dunsteel) to install
Structural steel, Façade Fins
and Purlins on West Side of
VCL.
Crane Condition and Fit for Purpose.
Daily checks of the Crane must be completed,
and logbook filled in at the beginning of the
shift or when first using the Crane for the Day,
refer to the operating manual on the crane
and comply with any manufacturers’
instructions and requirements.

Machine Failure.
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 If a fault is found, the Crane is to be tagged out
of service the defect or fault recorded in the
logbook, the key removed and reported to the
supervisor.

Unauthorised person Operating the Crane.

Operator of the Crane to have at least HRW C2
licence.

Lifting gear failure.

Chains and slings are to be within test date and
inspected prior to each lift by competent
person, e.g., Dogger, rigger.

People/plant interaction with the potential

to cause serious injury or death.

Inspect and ensure the path of

travel is clear.

Have a spotter assist the operator as needed.

Barricade the work area to prevent

unauthorised access.
Maeda Crane tip over.

Set up as per operator manual located on the

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 crane and manufacturer's instructions

Use timber packing under the outriggers

Crane must be operated as per wind speed

within manufacturer recommendations. refer
Body parts crushed under outriggers when to the operator’s manual.
lowering.

Keep all body parts clear of pinch points and do

not put fingers into locking pin holes.

Keep feet hands and any other body part clear

of out riggers when lowering.

Ensure all outrigger pins are fully inserted and

locking snap pins are used on the position pins.

Maeda tip over due to overloading.

Refer to the load chart to determine the SWL in

Personnel being struck by swinging loads. all configurations and working radiuses. Do not
exceed the SWL.

Tag lines are to be used as needed to control

Person at potential risk of serious injury or the load as it is being unloaded and lowered
death by Suspended Loads. into position. Do not stand under.

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 Exclusion zones set up to control the lifting
area while using the Crane.

No persons under suspended loads.

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HIGH RISK WORK WORK TASK ASSOCIATED/ IDENTIFIED HAZARDS RISK/ HAZARD CONTROLS
- Work in an area Use of boom lifts Machine Failure. Daily checks of the Boom Lift must be
with powered (Supplied by completed, and logbook filled in at the
mobile plant. OUTRIGHT HIRE) to assist with beginning of the shift or when first using the
- Risk of falls from the placement Boom Lift for the day, refer to the operating
greater than 2 of the structural steel, manual on the Boom Lift and comply with any
metres. Installation of the fixings and manufacturer’s instructions and
releasing the lifting gear once in
requirements.
place

OUTRIGHT HIRE will supply all If a fault is found, the Boom Lift is to be
tagged out of service the defect or fault
relevant documents
recorded in the logbook, the key removed
for the Boom lifts. and reported to the supervisor.

Use by unauthorised operator.

The Boom Lift operator is to hold a yellow card
or equivalent with the correct qualification for
under 11m or a HRW WP ticket for the Boom
Lift over 11m.

Fall from the boom Lift platform.

Ensure the Boom Lift is set up on a flat level

solid surface.

All personal in the boom lifts are to wear a full

body harness and shock absorbing lanyard.
Each lanyard is to be connected to separate
Fall from the boom Lift platform approved anchor points.
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 continued.
Do not exit the basket or climb
onto the railing of the Boom Lift and avoid
overreaching.

Don't use ladders or boxes etc to stand on in

the basket to gain extra height.

Make all movements slow and smooth

especially when the boom is extended as all
movements will be amplified.

Personnel should travel when Boom Lift is

lowered & raise up again only when they are in
position.

If traveling while the Boom Lift is raised check

the path of travel and travel at snail speed and
do not drive over uneven surfaces.

People/plant interaction with the

potential to occasion serious injury or
death.
The operating area and work area must be
zoned off, barricaded with exclusion zones to
prevent unauthorised personal from entering
the work area.

Do not exceed the SWL for personal tools and

equipment as stated on the scissor Lift decals,
Data plate and in the operator’s manual.

Overloading the Boom Lift.

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 Check ground conditions when setting up the
scissor Lift in the work area. Do not exceed the
gradeability of the Boom Lift.
Tip the Boom lift.
Maintain a safe distance from obstacles,
debris, drop offs, holes, depressions, ramps
and other hazards.

Have an authorised spotter in place to assist

the operator when moving the Boom Lift if the
hazards ahead cannot be seen.

The Boom Lift should travel when lowered and

raise up again only when it is in position.

If traveling while the Boom Lift is raised

check the path of travel is clear and free of
any obstructions, travel at snail speed and
avoid driving over uneven surfaces.

Ensure a safe gap between the top rail of the

Boom Lift and overhead obstructions when
moving the EWP – Use of spotters.
Overhead Obstructions.

Do not exit the basket or climb onto the railing

of the boom Lift and do not attempt to climb
Emergency retrieval in the event of Boom down the boom.

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Work in or near shaft or trench Operating plant and personal
with an excavated depth
greater than 1.5m or a Tunnel. lift shaft penetrations.
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working in the vicinity of the
Lift malfunction or Entrapment. Refer to manufacturer's instructions for
rescue,
1. Use secondary ground controls to
lower Boom Lift
2. Use manual pump to lower Boom Lift
3. Only after a risk assessment and if
another scissor or boom Lift is available a
basket-to-basket transfer can be performed.
While operating a boom Lift, ground personnel
will be within sight and verbal communication
distance who are familiar in the operation of
the boom Lift's ground controls to act in
emergency situations.
Emergency controls of the boom Lift are to be
accessible to operate at all times.
Plant and or personal falling down the
lift shaft with the potential to cause
serious injury or death.
Hard Barrier Fencing is to be around the lift
shaft penetration.
Do not remove or alter the fencing in any way
and ensure plant is not operated closer than
2m from the lift shaft penetrations.
HIGH RISK WORK WORK TASK ASSOCIATED/ IDENTIFIED HAZARDS RISK/ HAZARD CONTROLS

Use Hazardous Risk of illness, Safety Data Sheet (SDS)are to be available for
Chemicals, Chemical all hazardous chemicals. Workers are to be
Anchor, diesel and trained and skilled in the safe use of
Congrout hazardous chemicals and access by all
workers to register.

Workers are to follow these instructions as

well as recommendations on the relevant SDS
and any labelling of products.

Hazardous chemicals to be stored handled as

per the SDS

PPE to be worn as per the SDS requirements

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All personnel/ workers required to carry out this work need to be listed below.

By signing this SWMS each person declares that they have read or been read, briefed, understand and have had an opportunity to
provide input into this SWMS and understand their responsibilities and requirements to complete the work.
PERSONNEL/ WORKER SIGN OFF

NAME: POSITION/QUALIFICATION: (e.g.: Supervisor, Rigger, SIGNATURE: DATE:

EWP operator, Dogman, Crane Operator etc.)

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