Painting at Heights (Scaffold) — Safe Work Method Statement

Covers painting activities conducted from scaffolding systems including prefabricated modular scaffold, tube-and-coupler scaffold and mobile scaffold towers. Applies to work at heights of 2 metres or more requiring fall prevention systems, scaffold inspection regimes and rescue planning in accordance with AS/NZS 4576 and WHS Reg 291.

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High-Risk Activity Categories

Working At Heights Scaffolding

Legislation Referenced

WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more WHS Reg 2011, Reg 224 - Scaffolding requiring a high risk work licence WHS Reg 2011, Reg 225 - Erection and dismantling of scaffolding WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction

PPE Requirements

Full body harness with shock-absorbing lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Half-face respirator with A1P2 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716) Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Suspension trauma relief straps (AS/NZS 1891.4)

Australian Standards Referenced

AS/NZS 4576 - Guidelines for scaffolding safety AS/NZS 1891.1 - Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices: Harnesses and ancillary equipment AS/NZS 1891.4 - Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices: Selection, use and maintenance AS/NZS 2311 - Guide to the painting of buildings AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 1801 - Occupational protective helmets

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