Phone: 61 2 9624 1944
“Simple Logistics
for Complex Lifting”
8- 450 TO N N E M OB IL E CR AN E H IR E 24 H OU R S / 7 DA Y S  S IT E I N S P ECT IO N S  C OM P UT ER A N AL Y SI S  O H& S  CIT Y & RT CR A N ES  TR A N S PO RT SO LUT IO N S
Company:
Project:
Work Activity/Task:
CRANE AND MAN BOX USE
Procedures (in steps)
1. Pre-start check. Travel
to site
2. Arrive on site
3. Plan work strategy
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MAN BOX – SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT – PART 1
Possible Hazards
Slip, trip, fall.
Poor visibility, tyre conditions.
Oil, water, fuel leaks.
Vehicular collisions.
Fire hazard.
Collisions with other site plant.
Unfamiliar with site, unstable ground,
overhead obstacles, underground
services.
Personal injury.
Confusion over work to be performed.
Injury to workers or public.
Version 2
Fax: 61 2 9624 1233
PO Box 299, Winston Hills NSW 2153
info@melrosecranes.com.au
www.melrosecranes.com.au
ABN 73 083 164 845
SWMS Prepared By: Date:
SWMS Approved By: Ref No:
Accepted By:
Area/Zone:
Mobile Crane Type: Unit No:
Residual
Risk Rate Safety Controls Responsibility
Risk
3 Maintain three points of contact and adequate 5 Driver/Operator
grip on safety boots free of mud or oils when
completing daily pre-start logbook.
3 Clean windows and mirrors before driving. 6 Driver/Operator
3 Spill kits kept in cranes to contain spills. 6 Driver/Operator
1 Travel as per Statutory Road Rules & Permits. 5 Driver/Operator
2 Check condition of fire extinguisher. 6 Driver/Operator
1 Park plant/crane in safe area. 6 Driver/Operator
2 Complete site induction and site inspection. 6 Crane crew/client
Obey all site safety rules and signage.
2 Minimum PPE to be worn is hard hat, safety 5 Crane crew/client
glasses, high visibility clothing and steel capped
boots.
2 Crane crew to have tool box meeting with client, 6 Client/crane crew/
supervisor. supervisor
2 Approved traffic control, permits, barricades and 5 Client/crane crew/
signage. supervisor
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Procedures (in steps)
4. Set up crane, (with fly jib
as required)
5. Rig load to be lifted
6. Lift and control load
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Possible Hazards
Unable to set up crane safely.
Collisions with other plant, crushing.
Soft, uneven, unstable ground,
suspended slab – outriggers sinking.
Crushing when extending outriggers,
slewing or placing counterweights.
Possible manual handling injuries when
packing under outriggers.
Collisions to plant or obstacles when
slewing crane, electrocution.
Placing rigging gear on hook – hand,
finger and/or manual handling injuries.
Incorrect boom length, working radius
and configuration. Crane malfunction.
Crush injuries and/or damage to plant
due to incorrect fly installation.
Lifting gear not suitable. Defective lifting
gear eg; cuts, gouges, nicks, bends,
twists, excessive rust, missing tags,
broken safety catches, links stretched,
uncertified.
Trapping of hands or fingers.
Slip, trip, fall.
Load tipping, sliding.
Falling loads, crushing injury.
Not understanding signals – collisions,
crushing injuries.
Version 2
Residual
Risk Rate Safety Controls Responsibility
Risk
1 Specific site inspection. 5 Crane crew
1 Dogman/rigger to guide crane into position. 6 Crane crew
1 Site inspection. Extra timber pads or road plates 5 Crane crew
under outrigger pads. Engineers report required
1 Co-ordinate all functions with dogman/rigger. 5 Crane crew
Keep clear of crush zones ie; articulation point of
Franna cranes.
3 Share load if too heavy, use proper manual 5 Crane crew
handling technique.
1 Clear tail swing area, watch for overhead 5 Crane crew
obstacles and keep mandatory distances from
powerlines. Distance from 132,000 volts 3m,
132,000 to 330,000 volts 6m, 330,000 volts and
over 8m.
3 Wear riggers gloves. Share load using proper 5 Crane crew
manual handling technique.
2 Check crane computer and all crane functions. 5 Crane crew
Critical radius check by doing ‘empty hook’ test
lift and refer to crane chart.
1 Configure crane and attachments by 5 Dogman/rigger
manufacturer’s procedures by competent
dogman/rigger only.
2 Crane crew to ascertain loads to be lifted 5 Crane crew
(known weight, engineer etc) ensure correct,
certified lifting gear used only. Lifting gear must
be checked for defects before use, if defective
withdraw from use immediately.
2 No crane functions without clear signalling from 5 Crane crew
dogman/rigger.
2 Maintain three points of contact and ensure 5 Dogman/rigger
footwear has sufficient grip when walking on
load. If a fall distance of 2m or more is likely
then fall arrest is required eg; safety railing,
safety harness worn.
2 Dogman/rigger to ensure crane hook is plumb 5 Dogman/rigger
with load, no dragging.
1 Loads not to be lifted over personnel. All 5 Crane crew/client/
personnel except dogman/rigger to keep clear supervisor/foreman
until load positioned.
1 Only dogman/rigger to signal crane. Check radio 5 Dogman/rigger
operation if using and carry whistle for backup.
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Procedures (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Rate Safety Controls Responsibility
Risk
Swinging loads. 2 Taglines attached must be 16mm dia rope. 5 Dogman/rigger

6. Lift and control load Windy conditions. 2 Crane operator’s decision on use. 5 Operator
(cont)
Electrocution. 1 Crane and load to keep mandatory distances 5 Crane crew/spotter
from live power. Vigilance of live cables at all
times.
Tipping while mobilising crane onsite. 2 Keep boom short and load close to ground, 5 Crane crew
bridle load to crane. Vigilance for other plant or
obstructions.
7. Place load Load out of sight of operator – possible 1 Use radios where possible. Check clarity of 5 Crane crew
collision, crushing injury. radio with operator. Carry spare full battery and
whistle.
Trapping body injuries. 1 Crane operator to take signals from 5 Operator
dogman/rigger only.
Toppling or slipping of load. 1 Load stability to be checked by dogman/rigger 5 Dogman/rigger
before de-rigging.
8. De-rig crane Trapping of hands or fingers. 2 Dogman/rigger only to signal crane operator and 5 Operator
co-ordinate retraction of outriggers.
Manual handling injuries. 2 Share load handling ie; rigging gear, outrigger 5 Crane crew
pads, timbers, etc.
Slips, trips, falsl. 2 Maintain three points of contact when accessing 5 Crane crew
crane deck, cabin or support vehicles.
9. Leave site Collisions with obstacles/ personnel or 2 Obey site safety rules/speed limits. 6 Crane crew
plant. Dogman/rigger or competent person to guide
crane off site.
Vehicular, pedestrian collisions. 1 Travel as per Statutory Road Rules and Permits. 5 Driver/operator

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Procedures (in steps)
10. Safe Operation of a Man
Box
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SWMS ANALYSIS OR EXTRA PROCEDURES REQUIRED (MAN BOX)
Possible Hazards
Inappropriate man box.
Crane tip over/two block hook/over
wind winch drum.
Freefall crane winch.
Crane tip over.
Falling from height.
Falling objects.
Collision with overhead hazards.
Equipment failure.
Overload man box or crane.
Incorrect crane signalling.
Adverse conditions.
Fall from height.
Version 2
Residual
Risk Rate Safety Controls Responsibility
Risk
1 Only a certified man box/work box to AS1418.17 5 Supervisor/crane crew
is to be used.
1 All crane function limiting switches are to be 5 Crane crew.
active and tested before use.
1 A crane with freefall must have a positive lock 5 Operator/supervisor
out fitted to prevent freefall. All winching is to be
by power up or down only.
1 Crane capacity to be a minimum of 1000kg at 5 Supervisor/operator
its furthest radius of the task performed. No
other lifting by crane is allowed whilst the
workbox is attached.
1 Man box inducted personnel only. Safety 5 Supervisor/crane crew/
harnesses to be worn and fixed to anchor points. client
1 All materials to be secured within the work box. 5 Dogman/rigger
All tools to be fitted with lanyards and attached
when used. Control working area, eg;
barricading, bunting or vigilance. Wear safety
helmets at all times.
1 Secure radio communications and vigilance. 5 Crane crew
1 Inspect all plant is in good order before use. 5 Crane crew
1 Do not exceed WLL of man box or crane. 5 Crane crew
1 Competent dogman/rigger only to signal crane 5 Crane crew
operator.
1 The man box is not to be used when wind 5 Supervisor/crane crew
speeds are in excess of 25km/h, electrical
storms or any other adverse weather conditions
that could compromise the safety of personnel.
1 Personnel do not enter or leave the man box 5 Supervisor/crane crew
when elevated except in an emergency or when
a risk analysis shows this is the safest way to
access a structure (procedure to be developed).
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 RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX

Likelihood of injury or illness

Very Very
Severity of injury or illness Likely Unlikely
Likely Unlikely

Fatality/permanent disability or ill health 1 1 2 3

Long term illness or serious injury 1 2 3 4
Medical attention and several days off work 2 3 4 5
First aid needed 3 4 5 6

1 – top priority; act immediately 4 – slight; within 24 hours

2 – priority; before continuing 5 – minor; within one week
3 – serious; by end of shift 6 – low priority; act when possible

1. ELIMINATION
Can the work process, substances or plant creating the hazard be eliminated?
2. SUBSTITUTION
Can the work process, substance or plant be substituted for something safer?
3. ISOLATION
Enclosing the hazard, eg; placing barricades around the perimeter of the cranes operating area.
4. ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Means changing process, equipment or tools to minimise the hazard exposure.
5. ADMINISTRATION CONTROLS
Develop measures to ensure that the work is performed safely through safe work procedures to reduce exposure to hazards.
6. PPE
Personal protective equipment is the last resort in responding to work place hazards and should be used only as an interim measure.

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 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT – PART 2
Personnel & Qualifications: Safety duties and responsibilities: Training required to complete work:
Crane Operator/Driver W/cover ticket / general OH&S induction / site induction / tool box meet/
W/cover ticket & heavy vehicle licence Drive, operate crane safely; obey site safety rules man box induction
Dogman/Rigger W/cover ticket / general OH&S induction / site induction / tool box meet/
W/cover ticket Guide crane, rig and place loads safely; obey site safety rules man box induction
Dogman/Rigger W/cover ticket / general OH&S induction / site induction / tool box meet/
W/cover ticket Guide crane, rig and place loads safely; obey site safety rules man box induction

Engineers Details / W/cover Approvals / Permits: References:

OH&S Act, 2000. OH&S Regulations, 2001.
AS 2550.-2002 Parts 1-5 (Safe Use of Cranes)
AS 1418.-2002 (Crane, Hoist & Winch – general requirements)
Plant/Equipment: Crane Type: AS 3775.2.-2004 (Chain Slings – care and use)
AS1666.2.-1995 (Wire-rope Slings – care and use)
Certified lifting gear, ie; chains, slings, shackles, equalizers, brick cages, man boxes, AS4497.2-1997 (Round slings, Synthetic Fibre – care and use)
spreader bars. COP Moving Plant Onsite. COP Working at Heights
Maintenance Checks: To manufacturer’s specifications Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) “Crane Safety Manual”
Additional References:
Daily pre-start checks, monthly routine maintenance checks, annual CraneSafe
inspection, logs kept in crane.

Read, agreed and signed below by all employees on site:

I have read and clearly understand the details contained in this document. As a responsible person, I am aware of my obligations towards ensuring that all works will be carried out in a safe and
appropriate manner and in compliance with the details of this SWMS. I am also the person responsible for implementing, monitoring and controlling each hazard as identified in the SWMS.

Crane Operator: ...................................................................................... Sign: ................................................................................. Date: ..........................................................

WorkCover: ............................................................................................. Green Card: .....................................................................

Crane Operator: ...................................................................................... Sign: ................................................................................. Date: ..........................................................

WorkCover: ............................................................................................. Green Card: .....................................................................

Crane Operator: ...................................................................................... Sign: ................................................................................. Date: ..........................................................

WorkCover: ............................................................................................. Green Card: .....................................................................

Crane Operator: ...................................................................................... Sign: ................................................................................. Date: ..........................................................

WorkCover: ............................................................................................. Green Card: .....................................................................

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