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 Contact Phone No: 0418 927 745
Bentley WA 6982
Project Details
Project: Area: Job #:

Activity: HIAB Operations – Lifting This SWMS has been

using Hiab Crane. developed in consultation with:
Resources/Trades Involved: Crane Operator Reviewed by:
Dogman Position: Date:
Truck Driver
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: ___________

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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Minimum Safety Glasses Required
Long Trousers Required
Personal Hard Hat Required
Protective Long sleeve Hi-Vis Shirt Required
Equipment Safety Footwear Required
Hearing Protection (<85dB) Required
Other As Required

Equipment and/or Hazard Warning Signs Yes

Scaffolds As Required
Tools 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 WORK AT HEIGHT CONFINED SPACE HOT WORK

(unprotected over
TO 2m)
WORK () EXCAVATION CONCRETE Other - specify
CUTTING/DRILLING

Emergency Response:
000 for Fire or Emergency Response and Ambulance

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LEGISLATION
WA Acts and Regulations
WA Codes of Practice
(tick as appropriate)
R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd
Building Regulations 1989
Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996
 First Aid, workplace amenities and personal protective clothing, 2002
 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
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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)

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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.

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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

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QUALITATIVE RISK ANALYSIS MATRIX: LEVEL OF RISK
Level Description of Consequence or Impact Consequence Likelihood or Likelihood or Likelihood or
Probability Probability Probability
L= Likely M = Medium U = Unlikely
Extreme Not acceptable – must be reduced to as
5 5 5
low as reasonably practicable.
H (1)
High level of
Potential death, permanent disability or major
structural failure/damage. Off-site environmental
H (4)
(High)
4 4 3
harm discharge/release not contained and significant
long-term environmental harm.
M (1)
Medium level of
Potential temporary disability or minor structural
failure/damage. On-site environmental
M (3)
(Medium)
3 3 2
harm discharge/release immediately contained, minor
level cleanup with no short-term environmental
harm.
L (1)
Low level of
Incident that has the potential to cause persons to
require First Aid. On-site environmental
L (2)
(Low)
2 2 1
harm discharge/release immediately contained, minor
level clean up with no short-term environmental
harm.
Insignificant No injuries. Very low environmental impact. Not 1 1 1
noticeable.
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.

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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:

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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 Controls Name of Residual
Risk persons Risk
Likelihood x responsible Likelihood x
Consequence for work. Consequence
1 Establish job - Scheduled job 4 or less - Establish and check that all R & L Hiab 3 or less
requirements may exceed relevant permits have been Services
capacity of the L issued. Crane L
crane. - Determine that the operator is Operator
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.

Site Specific Notes:

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Item Job Procedures Hazards Inherent Controls Name of Residual
Risk persons Risk
Likelihood x responsible Likelihood x
Consequence for work. Consequence
Check work area - Ground may be 4 or less - Check the weather conditions R & L Hiab 3 or less
for operational unstable or are suitable for safe operation Services
hazards have services L for the duration of the job. Crane L
underneath. - Check that the job site is clear Operator
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.
Site Specific Notes:

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Item Job Procedures Hazards Inherent Controls Name of Residual
Risk persons Risk
Likelihood x responsible Likelihood x
Consequence for work. Consequence
Set up crane site - Site hazards 4 or less - Check and familiarise yourself R & L Hiab 3 or less
for safe and must be with the crane operations and Services
efficient operation. established and M the controls. Crane M
addressed. - Read and adhere to all Operator
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.
Set up outriggers - Ground under 4 or less - Set up outriggers as per R & L Hiab 3 or less
on Crane. outriggers may manufacturer’s instructions. Services
Unfold Crane compact or M - Adhere to OH & S practices Crane M
shift. as per Ticket and training. Operator
- Crushing may
occur.

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Item Job Procedures Hazards Inherent Controls Name of Residual
Risk persons Risk
Likelihood x responsible Likelihood x
Consequence for work. Consequence
Lift Equipment or - Slings or chains 4 or less - Check slings and/or chains. R & L Hiab 3 or less
Object using Crane may break. - Check for fatigue on slings Services
M and chains. Crane M
- Stay clear of Crane during Operator
operation.
Disable Crane and - Crane or load 4 or less - Secure Crane in cradle R & L Hiab 3 or less
prepare for travel may shift during position. Services
travel. M - Check straps and chains in Crane M
good condition. Operator
- Tie down load.
*Additional Job Steps (operator to number as appropriate)

Site Specific Notes:

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Qualifications and Training Required to Specific Training Engineering Details
experience required to Complete Work Required to
complete the task Complete Work
Current WA H-C Licence WA MDL H-C Testing Site Specific Safety Refer to Signage on crane
Induction as to maximum lift load.
Current C V Ticket WA CV Training and testing Western Power Refer to signage on crane
Sub Station as to maximum extension of
Certification crane.
Current D G Ticket WA DG Training and testing
Current White Card OH & S Training and testing
(supersedes Blue Card)

Certification and Experience of R & L Hiab Transport Operators

Name Position Western First Aid Certification High Risk Dogman Truck Years of
Power Certification Certification Licence Experience
Certification operating
Resuscitation First Aid 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

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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 Date Date Date Date

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

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Addendum to site-specific issues or observations:

Revision Date
Initials

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