Industrial Workshop Lifting Jacks and Hoists SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, inspection, positioning, lifting, supporting, lowering and storing loads using workshop jacks and hoists. It supports work planning and risk management for load stability, crush hazards, equipment condition, suspended loads, vehicle movement and manual handling.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan the lift and select a suitable lifting method
• Prepare and control the work area
• Inspect lifting equipment before use
• Position the vehicle or load
• Set up and operate a floor jack
• Support raised loads
• Operate a vehicle hoist
• Rig and lift loads with a mechanical hoist
• Perform work while loads are supported
• Lower loads and remove supports
• Clean, store and hand over lifting equipment

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out lifting work with industrial workshop jacks and hoists.

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.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (November 2024) — guidance on inspecting plant, using it for its intended purpose, suitable lifting attachments, safe working limits and keeping loads under control.
• Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks (October 2018).
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks — apply the hierarchy of controls and review controls for effectiveness.
• AS 2550.1:2011, Cranes, hoists and winches — Safe use — General requirements.
• AS 1418 series, Cranes, hoists and winches — relevant design and construction requirements.
• AS 4991, Lifting devices.
• AS 1353.2, Flat synthetic-webbing slings — Care and use.
• AS 3775.2, Chain slings for lifting purposes — Care and use.
• AS 1891 series, Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices, where fall protection is required during hoist maintenance or elevated access work.

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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