Telecommunications Tower Work SWMS
This SWMS covers telecommunications tower work from planning, access and isolation through installation, testing and demobilisation.
Activities covered include
- Plan tower work, authorisation and rescue arrangements
- Hoist antennas and equipment
- Descend, clear the tower and demobilise
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers telecommunications tower work from planning, access and isolation through installation, testing and demobilisation. It supports planning tasks and managing hazards associated with height, falling objects, RF and electrical exposure, lifting, plant and tower access.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Plan tower work, authorisation and rescue arrangements
- Establish a site exclusion zone
- Position plant and inspect work equipment
- Isolate RF and electrical services
- Inspect the tower and access system
- Climb the tower or pole and set work positions
- Hoist antennas and equipment
- Handle extension poles
- Install satellite dishes and antennas
- Install cables and connections
- Test and commission systems
- Descend, clear the tower and demobilise
Who is this for?
Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out telecommunications tower work.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Pre-start planning and authorisation |
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| Establish site exclusion zone |
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| Position plant and inspect equipment |
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| Isolate RF and electrical services |
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| Inspect tower and access system |
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| Climb tower or pole |
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| Set work position and anchors |
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| Hoist antennas and equipment |
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| Handle extension poles safely |
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| Install satellite dish and antennas |
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| Install cables and connections |
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| Test and commission systems |
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| Descend and clear tower |
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| Demobilise and sign off |
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Legislation & References
The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (applicable jurisdiction): primary duty of care, consultation and coordination duties.
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 (applicable jurisdiction): regs 34-38 risk management; 78-80 management of falls; 166 work near overhead/underground electric lines; 291 high risk construction work; 299-303 SWMS; plant and electrical-risk provisions.
- Safe Work Australia, Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice.
- Safe Work Australia, Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice.
- Safe Work Australia, Managing risks of plant in the workplace Code of Practice.
- Safe Work Australia, Construction work Code of Practice.
- Applicable state or territory Code of Practice: Work near overhead and underground electric lines.
- AS/NZS 1891 series Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices; AS/NZS 5532 single-point anchor devices; AS 2550 series Cranes; AS 1418 series Cranes, hoists and winches; AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations; AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment; ARPANSA Radiation Protection Series S-1 Maximum Exposure Levels to Radiofrequency Fields.
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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