SWMSWorking at Heights

Personnel & Mat Hoist Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-HOI-001

About this Document

The SWMS-HOI-001 Personnel & Materials Hoisting document outlines the hazards associated with working at heights, including overload and potential fall risks. This document is essential for construction sites and industries that involve lifting personnel and materials above ground level. It ensures compliance with Australian safety legislation and helps in creating a safer work environment by providing guidelines on mitigating risks and managing emergencies.

Hazards & Risks Covered

  • Overload; sudden stop; fall down shaft
  • Overtravel; rope failure
  • Inadvertent use; storm damage
  • Stranded occupant
  • Spill; community noise
  • Drift

Legislation & Codes of Practice

  • AS 1418.7
  • AS 2550.7
  • AS 1418.7
  • AS 1418.7
  • AS 2550.7
  • WHS Act 2011
  • WHS Regulation 2017
  • EPA Act
  • WHS Reg 2017 Sch 18 (HRCW)
  • Code of Practice: Construction work

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Legislation & Standards

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cwlth)
  • State & Territory WHS Legislation
  • Safe Work Australia Guidelines

Disclaimer: All documents provided on this platform are templates and starting points only. They must be reviewed, adapted, and approved by the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) or facilitated by a designated WHS Manager, Site Supervisor, or Principal Contractor, before use at any specific worksite. Site-specific hazards, conditions, and legislative requirements may vary. Cornerstone SWMS accepts no liability for documents used without appropriate review and customisation.

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