CRANE OPERATIONS SWMS-001

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Work Activity: CRANE OPERATIONS – 20 TON FRANNNA Ref: SWMS

Location: Ginkgo & Snapper Work Areas SWMS No: 001

Prepared by: BSL OHSE Team Prepared for: Basin Sands Logistics (BSL)

Supervisor:

Name Signature Position Date

Reviewed and approved by:

Name: N. Weise Signature Position Date:

Date Safe Work Method Statement prepared: December 2017 Date work to be commenced:

Servicing intervals: Plant equipment to be serviced to manufactures specifications and recommendation service intervals (hrs / km)
Action before work commences: Site-specific inductions, Training in this SWMS, Nature of hazards / risks, Emergency procedures

Actions during work: Monitor control methods and revise this SWMS to manage all including unidentified hazards

Actions after work is complete: Suitability and effectiveness of the SWMS is to be discussed with employees and site Supervisor, Changes to
SWMS
Shall be noted for future work.

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Safe Work Method Statement
Work Activity:
Personnel, qualifications and experience required:
 General induction (Blue card/White Card)
 High Risk License (HRL) – CN & Rigger / Dogger
 VOC for 20Ton Franna (Crane) Operations (Within 2 years)
 VOC for Dogger/ Rigger
Supervision:
 Principal supervisor to be present on site during each shift
Plant, equipment and materials to be used and if required:
 Franna 20 Ton
 Lifting and Rigging Equipment ( Chains & Slings)
December 2017
SWMS-001
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Applicable legislation, standards and codes of practice Australian
Standards:
 Australia / NSW:
o Work Health & Safety Act 2011
M Kooper
o Mines Health & Safety Act 2014 M Kooper
 Australian Standards:
o ISO 7731:2003 Ergonomics – Danger signals for public and work areas – Auditory danger signals
o AS 2294.1- 1997 Earthmoving Machinery – Protective Structures – General
o AS/NZS.1269: 2005 - Occupational noise management
o AS/NZS 4501:2008 (set) – Occupational Protective Clothing
 Codes of Practice:
o Managing the Risk of Plant in the Workplace
o Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss in the Workplace
o How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
o Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals
o Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace
o WHS Consultation, Cooperation & Coordination
o National Model Regulation for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances
o National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
o National Standard for Plant [NOHSC:1010(1994)]
Warning signs and control measures:
 Flashing light to be fitted to all Plant
 UHF radio must be in all Plant
 First aid kit to be available
 Fully charged and Operational Fire extinguisher in all vehicles/plant
 (Six (6) month test and tag by authorised Fire Extinguisher Technician)
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Training and instruction: Personal protective equipment requirements:

 High Risk Licensed Crane Operator / Rigger- Dogger  Minimum site PPE as per Principal Contractors requirements
 VOC for Plant (valid for two (2) years)  Steel cap boots
 Use this SWMS for training and instruction  Hi visibility long sleeved shirts
 Daily pre-start and log book entries  Hi visibility vest if required
 Review of this SWMS and amendments made where required  Long work wear pants
 Toolbox Talk as required (Plant vs. Personnel Interaction – Spotter  Hard hat
requirements)  Protective eyewear
 Any changes to this SWMS on site will need to be reviewed by all  Gloves
personnel working on this task when the change occurs and approved  Other PPE as required (i.e. Hearing Protection)
by site Supervisor


SDS & Chemical Risk Assessment:

 Shell Ultimate Diesel
 Hydraulic Fluid

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Site safety rules: Incident Management:

 Daily pre-start & Log book entries  Rectify the problem immediately, if possible & safe
 Refuelling (Refer to Refuelling Plant & Equipment SWMS)  Report any near miss, incident to a BSL Supervisor/Manager immediately
 CMA & BSL Site specific inductions  .
 PPE to be worn at all times

RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX

Use the Risk Assessment Matrix to Determine the Level of Risk of Each Hazard
What is the LIKELIHOOD of an occurrence? Hierarchy of Controls
What would the
CONSEQUENCE Almost
Likely Possible Unlikely Rare
of an occurrence be? Certain
B C D E
A
Catastrophic - 5
Can the hazard be Eliminated or
Fatalities. On or off site release E-1 E-2 E-4 E-7 H-11
removed from the work place?
with severe, long-term damage.
Major - 4
Can the product or process be
Severe injuries or illness
E-3 E-5 E-8 H-12 H-16 substituted for a less hazardous
(amputation, LTI). Off-site release
alternative?
with significant damage.

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Moderate - 3
Medical treatment required. On Can the hazard be engineered
E-6 H-9 H-13 M-17 M-20
site release with significant away with guards or barriers?
damage.
Minor - 2
Can Administration Controls be
First aid treatment. On site
H-10 H-14 M-18 L-21 L-23 adopted?
release, minor short-term damage
(I.e. procedures, job rotation etc)
and immediately contained.
Insignificant - 1
No injury or illness. Minor Can Personal Protective
H-15 M-19 L-22 L-24 L-25 Equipment & Clothing be worn to
localised spill, limited damage to
insignificant area. safe guard against hazards?

Note: Consideration must be given to environmental aspects in the development of this SWMS, i.e. emissions to air, water and land; waste and by-products
generated; energy emitted, such as heat, vibration, etc,

WHAT ARE POTENTIAL INT HAZARD CONTROLS RES. CONTROL MEASURE

THE BASIC HAZARDS RISK RISK MONITORING
STEPS
No (List steps in logical (What may cause an Use (What controls can be put into place to prevent an injury/illness) Use PERSON HOW
sequence & include injury or illness to risk NB Controls must raise or create an increased risk risk RESPONSIBLE (Prestart,
materials, occur) matrix matrix Inspection,
equipment) Visual)
INDUCTION TO Personal injury due to  All employees/workers to be CMA/BSL site inducted Supervisor/ Upon arrival
1
SITE & OR NEW unfamiliar environment  Read, understand and sign SWMS
H13 L22 OHSE to site
PERSONNEL  Have work areas clearly defined
WORKING ON 
ACTIVITY
PRESTART / TASK Workers not H13  Ensure prestart/ pre-task meeting has included consultation and Supervisor/ Prestart –
2
PLANNING understanding task and communication of the day’s activities to all workers involved with this
M18 Operator/ Pre-task
MEETING contents/ controls of task
SWMS  Ensure all workers are reminded to wear mandatory PPE at all times Rigger/ Dogger meeting

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WHAT ARE POTENTIAL INT HAZARD CONTROLS RES. CONTROL MEASURE

THE BASIC HAZARDS RISK RISK MONITORING
STEPS
No (List steps in logical (What may cause an Use (What controls can be put into place to prevent an injury/illness) Use PERSON HOW
sequence & include injury or illness to risk NB Controls must raise or create an increased risk risk RESPONSIBLE (Prestart,
materials, occur) matrix matrix Inspection,
equipment) Visual)
Damage to existing and specialised PPE if required for this task Supervision
underground services  Ensure pre-task consultation with BSL Supervisor and other
Contractors if required
Other contractors or
 Ensure location of underground services are identified Ensure any
teams working
Site specific Cranage procedures, JSEA’s or SWMS read and
alongside each other
understood and signed by all team members
Narrow work area  Plan out restricted work areas and traffic or pedestrian routes – refer
Equipment failure to traffic management plan
Ground stability  Barricade and signage to work area as required
Plant drives into an  Personnel and vehicles to adhere to site speed limit and operate/work
excavation or over in- at speed suitable to site conditions
ground services  Segregate workers from traffic
Machinery unsafe  High Risk Licensed and VOC Crane Operators/ Riggers / Doggers
 Ensure all Work Teams in job vicinity are aware of days activities
Inexperienced Crane
Operators, Riggers/  Inspect work area prior to task
Doggers  Personnel are to wear appropriate PPE for task
 Spill kits available in immediate work area
Soil contamination
 Water intake and sunscreen
UV radiation or  Hearing protection for operator
inclement weather  Dust suppression as required
Dust & Noise
SET UP WORK Wild fauna, dangerous  Check area before commencing Cranage activities Operator/ Prestart –
3
AREA, animals  Maintain housekeeping standards
H13 M18 Rigger/ Dogger Pre-task
BARRICADING/ Possible injury to  Do not disturb wild fauna where possible
DELINIATION, unauthorized persons  Control access to lift areas – signage/ deliniation meeting
SIGNAGE AND entering work area  Personnel to be cautious of foot placement Supervision
SAFE ACCESS /  Crane Lift area to be barricaded/ Delineated
EGRESS TO THE Exposed excavations Monitoring
Interruption to flow of  Correct signage and information tags on all sides of excavation area
SITE
works, traffic and  Establish safe pedestrian access areas and keep watch for
pedestrian pedestrians (if required)
access/egress  Remove unauthorized personnel from work area
 Communication of the access and egress routes to all concerned

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WHAT ARE POTENTIAL INT HAZARD CONTROLS RES. CONTROL MEASURE

THE BASIC HAZARDS RISK RISK MONITORING
STEPS
No (List steps in logical (What may cause an Use (What controls can be put into place to prevent an injury/illness) Use PERSON HOW
sequence & include injury or illness to risk NB Controls must raise or create an increased risk risk RESPONSIBLE (Prestart,
materials, occur) matrix matrix Inspection,
equipment) Visual)
including the truck drivers
DAILY PRE - Not completing pre start  Pre- start on Plant & Log Book entries Operator/ Visual
4a
START CHECK ON properly  Secondary containment is functional
H13 L22 Rigger/ Dogger Inspection
PLANT  Each operator is to conduct a pre start check prior to operating the
Uneven/ Slippery Supervision
ground machine, failure to complete the pre start check may not identify a
safety issue with machine
Inspection not  Ensure area is clear, good housekeeping
completed properly
 Secure or hold engine compartment open
Uncontrolled movement  Machine should be parked on level ground
of machine  Use three point contact to access cab
Difficult access to cab  Isolate machine following BSL Isolation procedures
Machine is started  Refer chemical risk assessment and MSDS sheet for the safe
while it is being handling fuels and oils
checked  Report all spills over 10 litres, Spill kit to be in area, drip trays to be
Exposure to fuels and used
oils  Check fire extinguisher and/or Fire suppression system for service
date
Fire & Explosion
 Document and report all machine/crane faults to area supervisor
Inspect working H13  Visually inspect the area for any hazards (ie uneven work surfaces, L22 Operator/ Visual
4b
Environment wet areas etc) Inspection
Rigger/ Dogger
Radiation and Heat  Make sure you apply sunscreen when required Operator/ Visual
4c
 Stay well hydrated by sipping on water Inspection
H14 M19 Rigger/ Dogger
 If heat is getting too much, pause and stand in shade or cool area i.e.
Air cond. Car or building
Report to supervisor

CRANE Unauthorized people  Crane / Lift area work area to be signed and barricaded/ delineated Operator/ Ticketed /
5
OPERATION:- and machinery entering Licensed

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WHAT ARE POTENTIAL INT HAZARD CONTROLS RES. CONTROL MEASURE

THE BASIC HAZARDS RISK RISK MONITORING
STEPS
No (List steps in logical (What may cause an Use (What controls can be put into place to prevent an injury/illness) Use PERSON HOW
sequence & include injury or illness to risk NB Controls must raise or create an increased risk risk RESPONSIBLE (Prestart,
materials, occur) matrix matrix Inspection,
equipment) Visual)
WORK AREA the work area E8  When necessary Rigger/ Dogger / Spotter to communicate crane M18 Rigger/ Dogger Operator/
Interaction with people movements to other personnel working in area. Rigger/
in work area Dogger VOC
 Rigger/ Dogger / Spotter to assist and direct personnel/ traffic when
Collision with other required.
vehicles/ plant-
 Operator to ensure safe interface with other traffic in work area.
machinery
CRANE Equipment Failure.  Crane to have Current Yearly Green Worksafe inspection certificate Operator/ Ticketed /
6
OPERATION:- Licensed
Unplanned Load E8  Ensure all lifting & rigging equipment is in good condition, inspected M18 Rigger/ Dogger
LIFTING Operator/
Movement/ Dropping by certified Rigger/ Dogger prior to use and is included on the Lifting Rigger/
EQUIPMENT Load and Rigging equipment Register Dogger VOC
Structural damage /  Know the weight of the load prior to lift., never exceed load chart /
Crane overturning rated capacity chart of crane
Overloading crane  Under no circumstances can you exceed the rated capacity of your
Rigging failure (Worn – crane. Be sure that the load is free before lifting. Watch for boom
damaged chains/ deflection as the crane takes the load. Always use the shortest
slings). permissible boom length. Always keep the load as close to the ground
Operator unaware of as possible. Avoid sudden stopping.
load position/  Do not handle large loads in strong winds. The wind can catch the
movements load and create an unstable condition. Use tag lines to control your
Wind Forces load, monitor wind speeds, Stop carnage activities if wind is more the
15m/s
Elevated load out of
control.  Lift Study to be completed by Crane Operator / Rigger/ Dogger
Load exceeding Cranes  Ensure all lifts are within crane capacity / radius SWL/ SLL
Safe Load Limit (SLL)  Monitor the load cell during lifting operations.
or Safe Work Load
(SWL)  Only competent Rigger / Dogger to sling/rig loads.
Unauthorised persons  Ensure effective communications are established between operator
in lift area. and rigger /dogman before and during any lift.
Falling load/ objects  Ensure only one dogman / rigger is in charge of lift.

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WHAT ARE POTENTIAL INT HAZARD CONTROLS RES. CONTROL MEASURE

THE BASIC HAZARDS RISK RISK MONITORING
STEPS
No (List steps in logical (What may cause an Use (What controls can be put into place to prevent an injury/illness) Use PERSON HOW
sequence & include injury or illness to risk NB Controls must raise or create an increased risk risk RESPONSIBLE (Prestart,
materials, occur) matrix matrix Inspection,
equipment) Visual)
Uncontrolled loads  A min of one 16 mm natural fibre tag line to be attached to all loads.
during lifts  Ensure all persons are well clear of the drop/ lift zone.
 Do not lift over other personnel working in area, Drop zone
barricading/ delineation established
CRANE Collision with other  Rigger / Dogger / Spotter to assist and direct when necessary Operator/ Ticketed /
7
OPERATION:- vehicles/plant- Licensed
E8  Establish visual contact with all other vehicles and structures in work M18 Rigger/ Dogger
MOVEMENT / machinery Operator/
TRAVELLING area. Rigger/
Equipment damage Dogger VOC
 Know/ inspect the ground conditions prior to traversing
Uneven / soft ground
 Have load escorted or walk the load as required
Structural damage/
Crane overturning.
MONITOR & Changes not identified  Record changes in or other scope of works required into (Changed Operator/ Monitor/
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REVIEW – working without Management section below) revise SWMS when changes are made, Review Site
Rigger/ Dogger
knowledge of and approved by site supervision Supervisor
consequences
REFUELLING REFER TO REFUELLING SWMS Operator Serviceman
9

CHANGED MANAGEMENT SECTION / ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORKS

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WHAT ARE POTENTIAL INT HAZARD CONTROLS RES. CONTROL MEASURE

THE BASIC HAZARDS RISK RISK MONITORING
STEPS
No (List steps in logical (What may cause an Use (What controls can be put into place to prevent an injury/illness) Use PERSON HOW
sequence & include injury or illness to risk NB Controls must raise or create an increased risk risk RESPONSIBLE (Prestart,
materials, occur) matrix matrix Inspection,
equipment) Visual)

This SWMS has been developed in consultation and cooperation with employee/workers and relevant Employer/Persons Conducting Business). I have read the above SWMS and I understand its contents. I
confirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certification to conduct the task as described. I agree to comply with safety requirements within this SWMS including risk control measures, safe work
instructions and Personal Protective Equipment described.
Name: Name:

Signed: Signed:

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Date: Date:

Name: Name:

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

Name: Name:

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

Name: Name:

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

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