Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) - R & L Hiab S

1 R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd safe work Method Statement ( swms ) 1 safe work Method Statement ( swms ) Organisation Details Organisation Name: R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd Contact Name: Craig Reekie ACN/ABN ABN - 85 148 138 612 Contact Position: Operations Manager Address: P O Box 482 Bentley WA 6982 Contact Phone No: 0418 927 745 Project Details Project: Area: Job #: Activity: HIAB Operations Lifting using Hiab Crane. This swms has been developed in consultation with: Resources/Trades Involved: Crane Operator Dogman Truck Driver Reviewed by: Position: Date: Equipment Used: Crane Truck Maintenance Checks: Daily Vehicle Checklist and checks on truck and crane as per log. Materials Used: Chains and slings Supervisor to sign off: _____ Date.

2 _____ R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd safe work Method Statement ( swms ) 2 SAFETY EQUIPMENT Minimum Personal Protective Equipment Safety Glasses Required Long Trousers Required Hard Hat Required Long sleeve Hi-Vis Shirt Required Safety Footwear Required Hearing Protection (<85dB) Required Other As Required Equipment and/or Tools Hazard Warning Signs Yes Scaffolds As Required Barricade or Guarding As Required Portable Ladder(s) As Required EWP (Scissor Lift/Boom Lift) As Required Safety Harness As Required Power Tools As Required Other (must specify) As Required PERMITS TO work ( ) work AT HEIGHT (unprotected over 2m) CONFINED SPACE HOT work EXCAVATION CONCRETE CUTTING/DRILLING Other - specify Emergency Response: 000 for Fire or Emergency Response and Ambulance R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd safe work Method Statement ( swms ) 3 LEGISLATION WA Acts and Regulations Building Regulations 1989 Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 WA Codes of Practice First Aid, workplace amenities and personal protective clothing, 2002 (tick as appropriate) Manual tasks, 2010 Excavation Managing noise at workplaces, 2002 The prevention of falls at workplaces, 2004 Violence, aggression and bullying at work , 2010 Working hours, 2006 R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd safe work Method Statement ( swms )

3 4 NATIONAL STANDARDS (Relevant to construction, tick as applicable to work ) National Standard for Construction work NOHSC: 1016(2005) National Standard for Manual Tasks (2007) National OHS Certification Standard for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment 3rd Edition NOHSC: 1006(2001) National Model Regulation for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk work National Standard for Occupational Noise NOHSC: 1007(2000) National Standard for Plant NOHSC: 1010(1994) NATIONAL CODES OF PRACTICE (relevant to construction, tick as applicable to work ) code of Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in the Workplace NOHSC: 2018(2005) National code of Practice for the Induction for construction work (May 2007) National code of Practice for Pre-cast, Tilt-up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction (2008) National code of Practice for the Prevention of Falls in General Construction (2008) National code of Practice Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods NOHSC: 2017(2001) National code of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances NOHSC: 2007(1994) National code of Practice for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders Caused From Performing Manual Tasks National code of Practice for Noise Management and Protection of Hearing at work 3rd Edition NOHSC.

4 2009(2004) R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd safe work Method Statement ( swms ) 5 NATIONAL CODES OF PRACTICE (relevant to construction, tick as applicable to work ) code of Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in the Workplace NOHSC: 2018(2005) National code of Practice for the Induction for construction work (May 2007) National code of Practice for Pre-cast, Tilt-up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction (2008) National code of Practice for the Prevention of Falls in General Construction (2008) National code of Practice Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods NOHSC: 2017(2001) National code of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances NOHSC: 2007(1994) National code of Practice for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders Caused From Performing Manual Tasks National code of Practice for Noise Management and Protection of Hearing at work 3rd Edition NOHSC: 2009(2004) NATIONAL GUIDANCE NOTES (relevant to construction, tick as applicable to work ) Guidelines for Integrating OHS into National Industry Training Packages Guidance Note for Placarding Stores for Dangerous Goods and Specified Hazardous Substances NOHSC: 3009(1990) Guidance Note for the Elimination of Environmental Tobacco Smoke in the Workplace NOSHC: 3019(2003) Control Guide Management of Noise at work Guidance Note for the Assessment of Health Risks Arising from Hazardous Substances in the Workplace NOHSC.

5 3017(1994) Guidance Note for the Protection of Workers from the Ultraviolet Radiation in Sunlight AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS As quoted in Legislation and in the Codes of Practice. R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd safe work Method Statement ( swms ) 6 Potential Hazards associated with the job: Category Hazard Has the Operator acknowledged this potential hazard? NO YES Working at Heights Climbing up on the truck to sling a load. Working with electricity Only the immediate area is isolated, the rest is live. Radiation Ultraviolet light (sun) Mechanical Equipment Failure Uncontrolled movement Pressure Hydraulic Hoses Human Factors Rushing Complacency Fatigue Unclear work directions Stress/Anxiety/Frustration Lack of knowledge or experience Using mobile plant Traffic Pedestrian interaction Collision factors Uneven terrain Manual handling High reach orLow reach Over exertion Repetitive movements Environment Contamination from burst hydraulic hose or hydraulic pipe.

6 Chemical Chemical spills to ground or work area Workplace Falling objects Access Slip and Trip hazards R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd safe work Method Statement ( swms ) 7 QUALITATIVE RISK ANALYSIS MATRIX: LEVEL OF RISK Level Description of Consequence or Impact Consequence Likelihood or Probability L= Likely Likelihood or Probability M = Medium Likelihood or Probability U = Unlikely Extreme Not acceptable must be reduced to as low as reasonably practicable. 5 5 5 H (1) High level of harm Potential death, permanent disability or major structural failure/damage. Off-site environmental discharge/release not contained and significant long-term environmental harm. H (4) (High) 4 4 3 M (1) Medium level of harm Potential temporary disability or minor structural failure/damage.

7 On-site environmental discharge/release immediately contained, minor level cleanup with no short-term environmental harm. M (3) (Medium) 3 3 2 L (1) Low level of harm Incident that has the potential to cause persons to require First Aid. On-site environmental discharge/release immediately contained, minor level clean up with no short-term environmental harm. L (2) (Low) 2 2 1 Insignificant No injuries. Very low environmental impact. Not noticeable. 1 1 1 Level Likely/Probability Almost Certain Almost a certainty of happening. Likely Could happen frequently Moderate Could happened occasionally Unlikely May occur only in exceptional circumstances Very Unlikely Very unlikely to occur. ** R & L Hiab Transport policy states that if the risk is determined to be over 4, then the Supervisor is to be contacted, and the job is not to proceed until the risk has been reduced to 4 or under.

8 R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd safe work Method Statement ( swms ) 8 RISK HIERARCHY OF CONTROL Preferred Order of Control Measures to Eliminate or reduce risks of injury, illness or environmental damage. Most Effective Elimination Eg. Eliminate the need for a fall risk area by careful design Substitution Eg. Barricading or enclosing the fall risk area with edge protection. Isolation Eg. Isolating the hazard or practice from people involved in the work . Engineering Eg. Using a fall injury prevention system. Administrative Eg. Procedures, training, warning signs, limiting exposure time. Least Effective PPE Eg. Use of Personal Protective Equipment SITE SPECIFIC RISK IDENTIFICATION NOTES: R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd safe work Method Statement ( swms ) 9 To calculate Inherent and Residual risk, refer to Qualitative Risk Analysis Matrix: Level of Risk on page 7 of this safe work Method Statement .

9 Item Job Procedures Hazards Inherent Risk Likelihood x Consequence Controls Name of persons responsible for work . Residual Risk Likelihood x Consequence 1 Establish job requirements - Scheduled job may exceed capacity of the crane. 4 or less L - Establish and check that all relevant permits have been issued. - Determine that the operator is fit to work . - Establish that all traffic and pedestrian control measures are satisfactory for the scheduled job. - Review the job and establish that the job is within the capacity of the crane. - Carry out daily inspections and checks as per the Daily Log. R & L Hiab Services Crane Operator 3 or less L Site Specific Notes: R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd safe work Method Statement ( swms ) 10 Item Job Procedures Hazards Inherent Risk Likelihood x Consequence Controls Name of persons responsible for work .

10 Residual Risk Likelihood x Consequence Check work area for operational hazards - Ground may be unstable or have services underneath. 4 or less L - Check the weather conditions are suitable for safe operation for the duration of the job. - Check that the job site is clear of overhead obstructions and powerlines. - Check that the ground conditions are satisfactory for safe operation eg. services, drains and recent excavations. - Check that the site access is satisfactory to perform Hiab operations safely. - Check for any other hazards that will jeopardise safety of the lifting operation. - Wear PPE identified as appropriate for the task. R & L Hiab Services Crane Operator 3 or less L Site Specific Notes: R & L Hiab Services Pty Ltd safe work Method Statement ( swms ) 11 Item Job Procedures Hazards Inherent Risk Likelihood x Consequence Controls Name of persons responsible for work .