Safety Harnesses SWMS
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Product Overview
This Safety Harnesses Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is designed to provide a clear, step-by-step framework for safely selecting, inspecting, fitting, and using safety harness systems when working at height. It is a comprehensive document that supports WHS compliance and covers multiple aspects of fall prevention and fall arrest systems associated with Safety Harnesses SWMS activities.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Selection of appropriate safety harnesses, lanyards, and associated hardware for the task and work environment
- Inspection of harnesses, shock absorbers, connectors, and anchor lines prior to use to identify damage, wear, or defects
- Correct fitting and adjustment of full body harnesses to ensure secure, comfortable, and safe use
- Establishing and verifying suitable anchorage points, static lines, and lifelines in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site requirements
- Safe use of fall arrest systems, including double lanyard techniques and maintaining 100% tie-off
- Calculation and management of fall clearance, swing-fall risks, and exclusion zones below work at height
- Integration of harness use with ladders, scaffolds, EWP/MEWPs, roofs, and other elevated work platforms
- Emergency response planning, including rescue procedures for a suspended worker to minimise suspension intolerance
- Cleaning, storage, and maintenance of harnesses and associated equipment to preserve integrity and service life
- Training, competency, and supervision requirements for workers using safety harness and fall arrest systems
- Tagging, record-keeping, and periodic inspection schedules by a competent person in line with Australian Standards
- Risk assessment and control of environmental hazards such as weather, overhead services, and fragile surfaces when using harnesses
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for roofers, scaffolders, construction trades, maintenance personnel, electricians, EWP operators, and site supervisors responsible for managing work at height using safety harness systems.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparation |
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| 2. Harness selection |
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| 3. Inspection and maintenance |
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| 4. Training and competency |
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| 5. Supervision |
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| 6. Anchorage point identification |
|
| 7. Connection to anchorage point |
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| 8. Climbing and working at height |
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| 9. Emergency procedures |
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| 10. Working around electrical hazards |
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| 11. Dealing with adverse weather conditions |
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| 12. Disconnecting and storing equipment |
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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:
- Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice: Guidance on preventing falls from one level to another when working at height
- How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls
- Construction Work Code of Practice: Requirements and guidance for managing WHS risks on construction sites
- Safe Work Australia – Guide for Preventing Falls from Heights in Housing Construction: Practical guidance for residential and light commercial works involving harness use
- AS/NZS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices (series): Requirements for selection, use, and maintenance of harnesses, lanyards, and associated equipment
- AS/NZS 1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Selection, use and maintenance: Detailed guidance on inspection, fitting, and use of fall arrest systems
- AS/NZS 4488 Industrial rope access systems (where applicable): Guidance for rope access work using harness systems
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
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
$79.5
Includes all formats + 2 years updates
Safety Harnesses 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
Safety Harnesses SWMS
Product Overview
This Safety Harnesses Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is designed to provide a clear, step-by-step framework for safely selecting, inspecting, fitting, and using safety harness systems when working at height. It is a comprehensive document that supports WHS compliance and covers multiple aspects of fall prevention and fall arrest systems associated with Safety Harnesses SWMS activities.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Selection of appropriate safety harnesses, lanyards, and associated hardware for the task and work environment
- Inspection of harnesses, shock absorbers, connectors, and anchor lines prior to use to identify damage, wear, or defects
- Correct fitting and adjustment of full body harnesses to ensure secure, comfortable, and safe use
- Establishing and verifying suitable anchorage points, static lines, and lifelines in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site requirements
- Safe use of fall arrest systems, including double lanyard techniques and maintaining 100% tie-off
- Calculation and management of fall clearance, swing-fall risks, and exclusion zones below work at height
- Integration of harness use with ladders, scaffolds, EWP/MEWPs, roofs, and other elevated work platforms
- Emergency response planning, including rescue procedures for a suspended worker to minimise suspension intolerance
- Cleaning, storage, and maintenance of harnesses and associated equipment to preserve integrity and service life
- Training, competency, and supervision requirements for workers using safety harness and fall arrest systems
- Tagging, record-keeping, and periodic inspection schedules by a competent person in line with Australian Standards
- Risk assessment and control of environmental hazards such as weather, overhead services, and fragile surfaces when using harnesses
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for roofers, scaffolders, construction trades, maintenance personnel, electricians, EWP operators, and site supervisors responsible for managing work at height using safety harness systems.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparation |
|
| 2. Harness selection |
|
| 3. Inspection and maintenance |
|
| 4. Training and competency |
|
| 5. Supervision |
|
| 6. Anchorage point identification |
|
| 7. Connection to anchorage point |
|
| 8. Climbing and working at height |
|
| 9. Emergency procedures |
|
| 10. Working around electrical hazards |
|
| 11. Dealing with adverse weather conditions |
|
| 12. Disconnecting and storing equipment |
|
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:
- Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice: Guidance on preventing falls from one level to another when working at height
- How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls
- Construction Work Code of Practice: Requirements and guidance for managing WHS risks on construction sites
- Safe Work Australia – Guide for Preventing Falls from Heights in Housing Construction: Practical guidance for residential and light commercial works involving harness use
- AS/NZS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices (series): Requirements for selection, use, and maintenance of harnesses, lanyards, and associated equipment
- AS/NZS 1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Selection, use and maintenance: Detailed guidance on inspection, fitting, and use of fall arrest systems
- AS/NZS 4488 Industrial rope access systems (where applicable): Guidance for rope access work using harness systems
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
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
$79.5