Review Working at Heights SWMS
Review the SWMS information below before signing this SWMS. If you see any issues or require clarifcation, please contact Timothy Greenham | 0421004002 | tim@emeraldbuild.com.au.
Work details
- Site / work area
- All sites
- Trade
- Carpenter / Joiner
- Task
- Roof framing / Trusses
- HRCW categories
- A person could fall more than 2m
- There have been structural alterations that require temporary support to prevent collapse
Responsible person
Timothy Greenham
Director
Identified hazards and risks
- Falls from roof or scaffold
- Trusses falling during installation
- Struck by crane load during truss delivery
- Cuts from power saws
- Heat stress when working in sun
- Slip or trip on elevated platforms
- Injury from overreaching or excessive bending
- Ejection from work platforms or machinery
- Collapse of temporary structures
- Injuries from handling structural components
Risk control measures
- Fall protection in place before roof access
- Brace trusses as they are installed - never leave unsupported
- Stay clear of crane swing area during lifts
- Keep hands clear of saw blade
- Take regular water breaks
- Installation of guardrails and safety nets
- Ensuring stable work platforms
- Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Use of tool lanyards to prevent dropped objects
- Safe handling practices for structural components
- Continuous monitoring of structural integrity
- Identification and safe management of hazardous materials
How controls will be implemented
- Harness anchor points checked before starting
- Truss bracing plan reviewed with crew
- Exclusion zone around crane operations
- Monitor weather - stop work in high winds
- Safety training for all workers involved in height work
- Implementation of a buddy system for continuous monitoring
- Emergency response planning and drills
- Use of lifting aids and team lifting for heavy components
- Implementation of a structural monitoring program
- Hazardous materials training and emergency response planning