Tower Crane SWMS

Tower Crane Work Method Statement Information:

The Tower Crane Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 12 page procedure outlining the steps for safely drilling samples.

This SWMS covers the erection, operation and dismantle of a tower crane. A tower crane means a crane with a boom that is mounted on a tower structure and includes self-erecting tower cranes.

The Tower Crane procedure is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand. It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall OHS System.

The Tower Crane Work Method Statement can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.

Emergency Procedures:

Ensure a written, rehearsed and resourced emergency response plan is in place.

Note: 

Whenever any person is wearing a harness, a rescue plan must be in place as suspension trauma can occur to persons who fall and remain in the harness for more than 5 minutes.

The emergency plan should include:

• Use of a spotter
• Spotter to make visual contact with operator at regular intervals (approx every 5 minutes)
• Trained first aid providers must be available
• A reliable means to contact Emergency Assistance (000)

Related Items: Manual Handling

Tower Crane Work Method Statement Information:

The Tower Crane Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 12 page procedure outlining the steps for safely drilling samples.

This SWMS covers the erection, operation and dismantle of a tower crane. A tower crane means a crane with a boom that is mounted on a tower structure and includes self-erecting tower cranes.

The Tower Crane procedure is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand. It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall OHS System.

The Tower Crane Work Method Statement can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.

References:

• OHS Legislation in all States
• DEIR QLD – Tower Crane Code of Practice (2006)
• AS 2550 – Cranes, Hoists and Winches – Safe Use – Part 1: General Requirements, and Part 4: Tower cranes
• Health and Safety Executive – Safety Alerts on Tower cranes (2006)
• WorkSafe Victoria – Code of Practice for Plant