Anchor Point and Static Line Installation SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers the installation, testing, use and handover of anchor points and static line systems. It supports planning and risk management for elevated work, fall hazards, equipment condition, anchor installation, stored energy and emergency response.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the design and plan the work
• Establish and secure the work area
• Inspect equipment and personal protective equipment
• Access elevated work areas
• Set up deadman anchor systems
• Prepare anchor locations
• Install fixed anchor points
• Install static line systems
• Test the system and manage its use
• Respond to fall emergencies and complete handover

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out anchor point and static line installation activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations, including duties to eliminate or minimise risks so far as is reasonably practicable, manage falls, provide safe access and prepare a SWMS for applicable high risk construction work.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces — use higher-order controls before individual fall arrest; inspect systems after installation, at regular intervals and after a fall; ensure anchors are tested and approved by a competent person.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work — consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders and manage overlapping construction activities.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks — consult workers, review controls and retain risk-management records.
• AS/NZS 1891 set, Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices, including AS/NZS 1891.1, AS/NZS 1891.2, AS/NZS 1891.3 and AS/NZS 1891.4.
• AS/NZS 5532, Manufacturing requirements for single point anchor device used for harness-based work at heights.
• AS/NZS 4488 set, Industrial rope access systems, where rope-access methods are used.
• AS/NZS 4576, Guidelines for scaffolding.
• AS/NZS 1418.10 and AS 2550.10, elevating work platforms, where an EWP is used.
• Model WHS laws and model Codes are guidance unless adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction; verify local legal requirements before work starts.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections