Rope Access Systems SWMS
This SWMS covers planning, setting up and carrying out rope access work, including rigging, positioning, emergency response and demobilisation.
Activities covered include
- Plan the work, access method and rescue arrangements
- Transfer over edges, descend and position on ropes
- Derig, demobilise and sign off
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers planning, setting up and carrying out rope access work, including rigging, positioning, emergency response and demobilisation. It supports planning and risk management for falls, falling objects, equipment failure, changing conditions and rescue hazards.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Plan the work, access method and rescue arrangements
- Establish the site, exclusion zones and communications
- Verify workers and inspect equipment and PPE
- Inspect and install anchors
- Rig working ropes and rescue systems
- Transfer over edges, descend and position on ropes
- Install drywall from ropes
- Complete drilling and fixing activities
- Manage changing conditions and public exposure
- Respond to emergencies or rescue situations
- Derig, demobilise and sign off
Who is this for?
For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out rope access system work.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Plan work and assess access |
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| Establish site and exclusion zones |
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| Verify workers and communications |
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| Inspect equipment and PPE |
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| Inspect and install anchors |
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| Rig ropes and rescue system |
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| Transfer over edge |
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| Descend and position on ropes |
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| Install drywall from ropes |
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| Complete drilling and fixing |
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| Manage changing conditions |
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| Respond to emergency or rescue |
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| Demobilise and sign off |
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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 risk of falls at workplaces — use as guidance; confirm approval and application in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Model Code of Practice: Construction work — use as guidance; confirm approval and application in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — use as guidance; confirm approval and application in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace — use as guidance; confirm approval and application in the relevant jurisdiction.
- AS/NZS 4488 series, Industrial rope access systems.
- AS/NZS ISO 22846 series, Personal equipment for protection against falls — Rope access systems.
- AS/NZS 1891 series, Personal equipment for work at height.
- AS/NZS 5532, Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor device used for harness-based work at height.
- AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716, respiratory protective equipment.
- AS/NZS 1337.1, eye and face protection.
- AS/NZS 1801, occupational protective helmets.
- AS/NZS 2210.3, personal protective equipment — safety footwear.
- AS/NZS 1270, hearing protectors.
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
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