Name: Vacuum Lifter SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01M283JF3XH38N36TNA766ACK1
Price: 96.80 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This Vacuum Lifter SWMS covers preparing, inspecting and using a vacuum lifter to move loads. It supports risk management for supporting plant, suction attachment, load movement, alarms, maintenance and handover.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the lift task and planned load path
Prepare the work area and control access
Position supporting plant
Inspect the vacuum lifter and load surface
Attach suction pads to the load
Conduct a trial lift
Lift and travel the load
Land the load and release suction safely
Respond to vacuum alarms or loss of suction
Carry out maintenance, charging, pack-down and handover

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out vacuum lifting activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review lift task	Incorrect lifting method Load overload Unplanned load path Inadequate worker competency
Prepare work area	Pedestrian strike Crush from suspended load Slips and trips Unauthorised access
Position supporting plant	Plant collision Plant instability Crush from plant movement Overhead service contact
Inspect vacuum lifter	Vacuum loss Dropped load Electrical fault Hydraulic fluid release
Inspect load surface	Loss of suction Load fracture Sharp edges Unexpected load movement
Attach suction pads	Crush between load and structure Unintended load release Hand injuries Falling material
Conduct trial lift	Dropped load Load imbalance Suction failure Crush injury
Lift and travel load	Dropped load Crush from swinging load Collision with structures Loss of control
Land and release load	Crush at landing point Load toppling Premature vacuum release Finger injuries
Respond to vacuum alarm	Sudden load release Crush injury Panic response Equipment damage
Perform maintenance and charging	Unexpected start-up Electrical shock Battery fire Stored energy release
Pack down work area	Manual handling strain Residual trip hazards Plant collision Unauthorised reuse
Complete records and handover	Unreported equipment defects Repeat unsafe lift Incomplete site handover

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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, including duties to manage risks, provide safe plant, maintain plant, provide information, training, instruction and supervision, and control risks from falling objects and plant that lifts or suspends loads.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and legal status in the relevant jurisdiction).
Model Code of Practice: Construction Work (guidance only where the task is construction work; confirm adoption and legal status in the relevant jurisdiction).
AS 4991 Lifting devices.
AS 1418.1 Cranes, hoists and winches—General requirements.
AS 2550.1 Cranes—Safe use—General requirements.
AS 2359 series Powered industrial trucks, where a forklift-mounted vacuum lifter is used.
AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection.
AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets.
AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.
AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments.
AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics—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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