Cliff Goulding Associates trading as AC Goulding SWMS 011

ABN: 57 007 347 515

65 Grange Rd Cheltenham 3192 Ph: (03) 9585 7577 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Email: service@acgoulding.com.au

Ductlifter
Risk Person
Activity Hazards Risk Ranking Controls What are
Ranking
Break the job into steps what What can Harm you or others list before controls are you going to do to carry out the work safely? (Apply the
After controls are
Responsible
are you doing? Hazards individually, do not group implemented H,M, or L risk Hierarchy of control) for implementation of the
implemented H,
controls
M or L

Use of Duct Lifter

danger to all contractors, visitors

Barricade area with Tape around area to eliminate entry
if working in a thoroughfare etc H L Site Super/
to area &/or signage
Accessing area from falling objects Foreman /
Operator
Assess the pathway to ensure all clear from obstacles,
Musculoskeletal disorders H L
gaps, holes & overhead objects.
Choose the appropriate size duct lifter in regards to
H height ensure ductlifter does not go above its maximum L
height
Choose the appropriate size duct lifter in regards to Site Super/
Duct lifter Musculoskeletal disorders, H L
weight - check the capacity. Foreman/
selection crushing from falling ductwork
Ensure duct lifter has log book & maintenance and is Operator
checked for the currency dates prior to use (refer
M L
checklist ductlifter 011.1 checklist) IF NOT UPTO DATE
return equipment to Hirer

Musculoskeletal disorders, cuts,

Use gloves (swms 001 ppe) when handling ductwork
bruises from moving ductlifter Site Super/
H L Foreman/
Review the load and evaluate the weight and handling
Operator
Cuts, Musculoskeletal disorders of load to ensure no straining occurs. Use additional
Placing duct onto
personnel if required.
duct lifter
M Ensure load is placed evenly onto duct lifter L
Site Super/
Cuts, bruises from falling DO NOT OVER LOAD the duct lifter Foreman /
ductwork H L Operator
Ensure load is secured properly onto duct lifter

Review #7 05/01/18 1 Ductlifter

Cliff Goulding Associates trading as AC Goulding SWMS 011
ABN: 57 007 347 515
65 Grange Rd Cheltenham 3192 Ph: (03) 9585 7577 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Email: service@acgoulding.com.au

Risk Person
Activity Hazards Risk Ranking Controls What are
Ranking
Break the job into steps what What can Harm you or others list before controls are you going to do to carry out the work safely? (Apply the
After controls are
Responsible
are you doing? Hazards individually, do not group implemented H,M, or L risk Hierarchy of control) for implementation of the
implemented H,
controls
M or L

Electrocution Be aware of overhead obstructions

Site Super/
Raising ductwork
Crushing from ductlifter moving H Ensure base wheels brakes are still in place L Foreman /
on ductlifter
Operator
Twisting arm M Turn crank slowly to raise

Crushing from ductlifter moving H Ensure braking mechanism is still in place

Site Super/
Lowering
Twisting arm M Turn crank slowly to lower L Foreman /
ductlifter
Operator
Ensure there are no cables etc that ductlift may catch
Electrocution/fall ductlifter H
whilst being lowered

Site Super/
General General M DO NOT USE MOBILE PHONE whilst using duct lifter L Foreman /
Operator

Review #7 05/01/18 2 Ductlifter