SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (Job Safety Analysis …

1 SAFE work METHOD STATEMENT . (Job Safety Analysis worksheet ). Genie RT Series Scissor Lifts (Models: GS- 2668 , GS-3268, GS-2669, GS-3369, GS-4069, GS-3384, GS-3390, GS-4390, GS-5390). Picture of a typical Genie RT-Series Scissor Lift This Safe work METHOD STATEMENT is submitted to: COMPANY: REFERENCE: SWMS - RT SERIES SCISSORLIFT. SITE ADDRESS: JOB DETAILS: Contact: Is designed for Elevating Personnel, Tools &. Mobile Number : Equipment to work areas. This Safe work METHOD STATEMENT is approved by: NAME: (GENIE TM) POSITION: SIGNATURE: DATE: TIME: PHONE NUMBER: MOBILE NUMBER: This Safe work METHOD STATEMENT was prepared by: NAME: JOHN YANNAKOPOULOS POSITION: CONSULTANT.

2 SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/02/10 TIME: 7AM. PHONE NUMBER: 0417 669 048 MOBILE NUMBER: 0417 669 048. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION R. JOB SEQUENCE. (What can affect Safety ) I CONTROLS THAT WILL BE USED. (Outline each task to do ASSESS THE RISK S (Safe work Procedures). the job). (What could happen) K. Operator must be trained and Commissioning,Installation,Erection competent to use this & Maintenance: 4 : EWPAA Yellow . Operation of EWP Operator not licensed, trained or Card- SL Category. ( Scissor Lift Type) qualified to Operate Machine could If the Operator is not familiar with result in the machine being used in the specific make and model an unsafe condition.

3 Instruction is to be provided using the Manufacturer's Operators Manual. SWMS: Genie RT Series Scissor Lift Issue/Rev: A/1 Effective Date: 01/08/10 Rev date: 10/12/2012. SAFE work METHOD STATEMENT . (Job Safety Analysis worksheet ). Genie RT Series Scissor Lifts (Models: GS- 2668 , GS-3268, GS-2669, GS-3369, GS-4069, GS-3384, GS-3390, GS-4390, GS-5390). Commissioning,Installation,Erection & Maintenance: Prior to using EWP, Operator must Failure to consult logbook & 4 conduct Pre-Operational Checks Operation of EWP conduct Pre-Operational Daily using the EWP's logbook ( Scissor Lift Type ) Checks may mean machine is /Operators Manual as a reference.

4 Being used in an unsafe condition. (Page 2). HAZARD IDENTIFICATION R. JOB SEQUENCE. (What can affect Safety ) I CONTROLS THAT WILL BE USED. (Outline each task to do ASSESS THE RISK S (Safe work Procedures). the job). (What could happen) K. Crushing (Squashing): 3 Barricade off work area and place warning signs. Tools or material falling from Platform. Operation of EWP. Someone being crushed when 4 Clear all personnel from the area slewing, raising or lowering Platform before raising or lowering the Platform. 4 If working under overhead structures Person(s) in Platform being crushed overhead steelwork, under a Operation of EWP between the Platform & overhead bridge, in a tunnel etc if the Scissor is structure(s) if the Scissor Lift is driven to be driven on uneven ground or up/down a kerb or slope etc.

5 , under overhead structures on uneven remember the leverage factor and ground or up & down kerbs or slopes ensure ample clearance above the etc. Platform to cater for any unexpected amplified upward basket movement ie: centimetres of movement at ground level can result in metres of sudden unintended/unexpected Upward movement at the platform especially if deck is extended. SWMS: Genie RT Series Scissor Lift Issue/Rev: A/1 Effective Date: 01/08/10 Rev date: 10/12/2012. SAFE work METHOD STATEMENT . (Job Safety Analysis worksheet ). Genie RT Series Scissor Lifts (Models: GS- 2668 , GS-3268, GS-2669, GS-3369, GS-4069, GS-3384, GS-3390, GS-4390, GS-5390).

6 Operator Awareness-Never allows Operation of EWP Body or limbs can be crushed if not 4 any part of body through, under or kept clear of Scissor Lift Assembly. between Scissor arms. (Page 3). HAZARD IDENTIFICATION R. JOB SEQUENCE. (What can affect Safety ) I CONTROLS THAT WILL BE USED. (Outline each task to do ASSESS THE RISK S (Safe work Procedures). the job). (What could happen) K. Prior to any operation carryout site inspection as part of the Safe work Plan, Inspect the entire work area Operation of EWP EWP tipping or rolling over. 4 and all ground conditions where the scissor will travel during operation.

7 Ensure load on platform is secure & evenly distributed. Do not Operation of EWP EWP tipping or rolling over. 4 exceed Manufacturer's rated capacity. When elevated, drive only on ground capable of supporting its weight(no potholes or soft spots). Do not tie off the Platform to any fixed structure or plant, or use the platform as an anchor point for attaching rope, wire, etc Do not use, elevate or leave Operation of EWP EWP tipping or rolling over. 4 elevated in high winds that exceed the machines maximum wind rating ( m/s ). Do not attach Sail Hazards such as signs, banners, shade cloth the platform.

8 SWMS: Genie RT Series Scissor Lift Issue/Rev: A/1 Effective Date: 01/08/10 Rev date: 10/12/2012. SAFE work METHOD STATEMENT . (Job Safety Analysis worksheet ). Genie RT Series Scissor Lifts (Models: GS- 2668 , GS-3268, GS-2669, GS-3369, GS-4069, GS-3384, GS-3390, GS-4390, GS-5390). Do not perform work that will Operation of EWP EWP tipping or rolling over. 4 subject the boom to a side force greater than the machines rated side loading capacity (ie: 200N &. 400N) eg: pushing & pulling on a fixed structure when working from the platform. (Page 4). HAZARD IDENTIFICATION R. JOB SEQUENCE.

9 (What can affect Safety ) I CONTROLS THAT WILL BE USED. (Outline each task to do ASSESS THE RISK S (Safe work Procedures). the job). (What could happen) K. Overhanging loads such as pipes must not be lifted with the scissor unless done so with a rack approved by the manufacturer. Operation of EWP EWP tipping or rolling over. 4 NB: Overhanging loads can alter the boom's centre of gravity and cause it to tip over. If fitted with an oscillating axle and the Scissor is on uneven ground and needs to be driven use extreme care. Operation of EWP EWP tipping or rolling over. 4 If one or more wheels are not making full contact with the ground, exercise extreme caution and fully lower the platform(if safe to do so) then drive/reposition machine so all wheels make full contact with the ground again.

10 SWMS: Genie RT Series Scissor Lift Issue/Rev: A/1 Effective Date: 01/08/10 Rev date: 10/12/2012. SAFE work METHOD STATEMENT . (Job Safety Analysis worksheet ). Genie RT Series Scissor Lifts (Models: GS- 2668 , GS-3268, GS-2669, GS-3369, GS-4069, GS-3384, GS-3390, GS-4390, GS-5390). Never allow any personnel to work Operation of EWP Parts of the Plant collapsing 4 underneath any part of the Boom. Note: Do not walk or work under raised hydraulics. Avoid congested work areas. Operation of EWP Being trapped between the plant & 4 Remain within the confines of the materials, or fixed structures lift platform when operating.