Crane Self-Erecting Safe Work Method Statement

Crane Self-Erecting Safe Work Method Statement

This Crane Self-Erecting Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the setup and use of a self-erecting crane.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

• Mobile plant movement
• Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
• Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work & Environmental Considerations.

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Job Steps covered in Crane Self-Erecting SWMS: 

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

1. Crane Lift Planning
2. Road Operation
3. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
4. Environment
5. Crane Placement
6. Erecting the Crane
7. Housekeeping
8. Manual Tasks
9. Establish a Communication System
10. Select & Inspect Load Equipment
11. Pre-lift Assessment
12. Crane Pre-start Check
13. Crane Operation
14. Workboxes
15. Daily Shutdown & Storage
16. Maintenance On-site
17. Re-fueling On-site
18. On Completion
19. Emergency Response