Working at Height SWMS Pack

Operation of permanently installed building maintenance units for facade access - pre-use checks, cradle operations, dropped object control and emergencies.

Operation of elevated work platforms (boom lifts, cherrypickers, scissor lifts) for work at height, including set-up, elevated work and stowing.

Erection, alteration and dismantling of fixed (modular/tube-and-coupler) scaffold, including base preparation, progressive erection, tying and handover.

Rigging and installation of suspended powered scaffolds (swing stages), including roof rigs, counterweights, hoists and commissioning.

Selection and use of ladders, platform ladders, podium steps and mobile access platforms for short-duration work at height.

Work with plant, equipment or materials near overhead electric lines, including planning, exclusion zones, spotters and emergency response to line contact.

Installation, alteration and removal of temporary roof edge protection (guardrail) systems on new and existing roofs.

Industrial rope access (abseiling) work on buildings and structures by IRATA/ARAA qualified technicians.

Working from a commissioned suspended powered scaffold (swing stage) for facade and building works.

Use of a crane-lifted workbox to position personnel for tasks where other access methods are not reasonably practicable.