Maintenance of Plant and Equipment at Height SWMS
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Product Overview
This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the high-risk construction work activities, hazards, and controls for the safe maintenance of plant and equipment at height. It is a comprehensive document that consolidates multiple tasks and scenarios to support strong WHS compliance when working at height on Australian worksites.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Planning and permitting for maintenance of plant and equipment at height, including access, egress, and emergency arrangements
- Safe set-up and use of temporary work platforms, scaffolds, and elevated work platforms (EWPs) for plant maintenance
- Selection, inspection, and use of fall prevention systems such as guardrails, work positioning systems, and fall arrest systems
- Management of bridge maintenance activities adjacent to trees, including vegetation hazards, falling branches, and restricted access
- Control of overhead obstructions and entanglement risks when working near trees and other natural features
- Working over 2 metres on top of cold rooms and freezers, including safe access, edge protection, and fragile roof considerations
- Working over 6 metres on top of cold rooms and freezers, including higher-order fall protection and rescue planning
- Inspection and maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant located on roofs, platforms, or elevated structures
- Manual handling of tools, parts, and equipment at height to minimise dropped object risks
- Control of environmental conditions such as wind, rain, ice, and heat when performing maintenance at height
- Isolation and lockout/tagout of plant and equipment prior to commencing elevated maintenance tasks
- Use of ladders and fixed access systems in accordance with safe work practices for short-duration tasks at height
- Traffic and pedestrian management below work areas to protect persons from falling objects and debris
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for maintenance electricians, refrigeration and HVAC technicians, bridge and civil maintenance crews, facility managers, and site supervisors responsible for plant and equipment maintenance at height.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Pre-start planning and consultation |
|
| Site access and traffic control |
|
| Work area inspection at height |
|
| Isolation and lockout of plant |
|
| Access and egress to height |
|
| Fall prevention and edge protection |
|
| Use of MEWPs and elevated platforms |
|
| Bridge maintenance adjacent to trees |
|
| Working on cold room roofs over 2 metres |
|
| Working on cold room roofs over 6 metres |
|
| Maintenance tasks on elevated plant |
|
| Control of falling objects |
|
| Environmental and thermal conditions |
|
| Completion, testing and demobilisation |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
- Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces: Guidance on controlling risks associated with working at height
- Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace: Requirements for safe use, inspection, and maintenance of plant
- Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Construction Work: Duties and controls for high risk construction work, including work at height
- AS/NZS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices: Selection, use, and maintenance of fall arrest equipment
- AS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders – Design, construction and installation: Requirements for safe access systems used for maintenance at height
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
Suitable for Industries
Building and ConstructionManufacturing and ProductionWarehousing and DistributionCivil Construction and EarthworksRoofing ContractorsMining and Resources
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Maintenance of Plant and Equipment at Height SWMS
- • 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
- • Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
- • Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
- • Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
- • Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates
Maintenance of Plant and Equipment at Height SWMS
Product Overview
This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the high-risk construction work activities, hazards, and controls for the safe maintenance of plant and equipment at height. It is a comprehensive document that consolidates multiple tasks and scenarios to support strong WHS compliance when working at height on Australian worksites.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Planning and permitting for maintenance of plant and equipment at height, including access, egress, and emergency arrangements
- Safe set-up and use of temporary work platforms, scaffolds, and elevated work platforms (EWPs) for plant maintenance
- Selection, inspection, and use of fall prevention systems such as guardrails, work positioning systems, and fall arrest systems
- Management of bridge maintenance activities adjacent to trees, including vegetation hazards, falling branches, and restricted access
- Control of overhead obstructions and entanglement risks when working near trees and other natural features
- Working over 2 metres on top of cold rooms and freezers, including safe access, edge protection, and fragile roof considerations
- Working over 6 metres on top of cold rooms and freezers, including higher-order fall protection and rescue planning
- Inspection and maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant located on roofs, platforms, or elevated structures
- Manual handling of tools, parts, and equipment at height to minimise dropped object risks
- Control of environmental conditions such as wind, rain, ice, and heat when performing maintenance at height
- Isolation and lockout/tagout of plant and equipment prior to commencing elevated maintenance tasks
- Use of ladders and fixed access systems in accordance with safe work practices for short-duration tasks at height
- Traffic and pedestrian management below work areas to protect persons from falling objects and debris
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for maintenance electricians, refrigeration and HVAC technicians, bridge and civil maintenance crews, facility managers, and site supervisors responsible for plant and equipment maintenance at height.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Pre-start planning and consultation |
|
| Site access and traffic control |
|
| Work area inspection at height |
|
| Isolation and lockout of plant |
|
| Access and egress to height |
|
| Fall prevention and edge protection |
|
| Use of MEWPs and elevated platforms |
|
| Bridge maintenance adjacent to trees |
|
| Working on cold room roofs over 2 metres |
|
| Working on cold room roofs over 6 metres |
|
| Maintenance tasks on elevated plant |
|
| Control of falling objects |
|
| Environmental and thermal conditions |
|
| Completion, testing and demobilisation |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
- Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces: Guidance on controlling risks associated with working at height
- Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace: Requirements for safe use, inspection, and maintenance of plant
- Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Construction Work: Duties and controls for high risk construction work, including work at height
- AS/NZS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices: Selection, use, and maintenance of fall arrest equipment
- AS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders – Design, construction and installation: Requirements for safe access systems used for maintenance at height
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
$96.8