SWMS Working at Height
Working at height is a high risk work activity that can cause serious injury or death if not carried out in a safe manner. This pre-written Working at Height Safe Work Method Statement template provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with working at height and will form an essential part of your Safety Management System if you are responsible for these work activities. Simply add your company branding and this 12 page fully editable Working at Height SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!
Working at Height Safe Work Method Statement covers:
- PPE
- Services / Utilities
- Assess work area access and weather conditions
- Preparation of work area
- Working below overhead work
- Use of ladders
- Fall arrest systems on roofs
- Use of scaffold
- Use of Elevated Work Platforms (EWP)
- Leaving the work area
Working at Height Safe Work Method Statement includes:
- Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
- Step by step procedures
- Possible hazards
- Safety controls
- Safety responsibilities
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Plant and equipment
- Legislation, regulations, codes and standards
- Worker signoff
Working at Height Safe Work Method Statement features:
- User friendly
- Instant download
- Fully editable Microsoft Word format allows easy customisation
- Step by step procedure showing how to add your Company details:
- Microsoft Word for PC Click Here
- Microsoft Word for Apple Mac Click Here
- Step by step procedure showing how to add "site specific" information Click Here
Working at Height Safe Work Method Statement References and Standards:
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
- SWA COP First Aid in the Workplace
- SWA COP Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
- SWA COP How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
- SWA COP Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
- AS 1892.5:2020 - Portable ladders Selection, safe use and care
- AS/NZS 1418.10:2011 - Cranes, hoists and winches Mobile elevating work platforms
- AS/NZS 1576:2019 - Scaffolding General requirements
- AS/NZS 4994.1:2023 - Temporary edge protection General requirements
- AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 - Industrial fall-arrest systems & devices Selection, use & maintenance