Working at Heights (Carpentry) — Safe Work Method Statement

General working at heights SWMS applicable to all carpentry activities performed at or above 2 metres. Covers scaffold erection and use, ladder safety, roof work, edge protection, fall arrest systems, and emergency rescue planning. Applicable as a supplementary SWMS to all other carpentry tasks involving elevated work.

6 work steps 7 hazards identified 7 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section

High-Risk Activity Categories

Working At Heights

Legislation Referenced

WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more WHS Reg 2011, Reg 78 - Fall prevention and falling objects WHS Reg 2011, Reg 79 - Minimising risk of fall WHS Reg 2011, Part 4.5 - Construction work

PPE Requirements

Full body harness (AS/NZS 1891.1) Shock-absorbing lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Inertia reel / self-retracting lifeline (AS/NZS 1891.4) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Non-slip sole safety boots (AS/NZS 2210.3) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1)

Australian Standards Referenced

AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Harnesses and Ancillary Equipment AS/NZS 1891.4 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Selection, Use and Maintenance AS/NZS 4576 — Guidelines for Scaffolding Safety AS/NZS 4994.1 — Temporary Edge Protection AS/NZS 1892.1 — Portable Ladders — Metal AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational Protective Helmets AS/NZS 4602.1 — High Visibility Safety Garments
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