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VLC Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-CRN-005

About this Document

The SWMS-CRN-005 VLC provides detailed safety protocols for various hazards related to crane operations on construction sites. It is crucial for site managers, safety officers, and workers to maintain compliance with WHS legislation and ensure workplace safety. This document helps in identifying risks such as mechanical defects, falls from height, and loads tipping or swinging, making it an invaluable tool for safeguarding personnel and community health.

Hazards & Risks Covered

  • Mechanical defect; chain damage
  • Tip-over from outrigger failure
  • Struck-by load
  • Sling failure; load slip
  • Load swing; entanglement
  • Fall from height (deck >2 m)
  • Inadequate restraint; falling load
  • Inadvertent boom movement
  • Mass injury
  • Soil/water; community
  • Drift

Legislation & Codes of Practice

  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 2550.5
  • AS 1418 series
  • AS 1418.11
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 2550.5
  • AS 1418 series
  • AS 1418.11
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 2550.5
  • AS 1418 series
  • AS 1353
  • AS 3775
  • AS 4497
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 2550.5
  • AS 1418 series
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 2550.5
  • AS 1418 series
  • WHS Reg 2017 Pt 4.4
  • AS/NZS 1891.1
  • AS 2550.10
  • AS 1657
  • AS/NZS 1891.1
  • Heavy Vehicle National Law
  • NTC Load Restraint Guide
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 2550.5
  • AS 1418 series
  • WHS Act 2011
  • WHS Regulation 2017
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 2550.5
  • AS 1418 series
  • EPA Act
  • AS 1940
  • 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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