EWP Operations SWMS
Operating elevating work platforms: boom and scissor lifts for elevated tasks.
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Operating elevated work platforms (boom and scissor lifts) for construction tasks at height, including set-up, working from the basket and emergency lowering.
Objective
Prevent falls, overturns, electrocution and crush injuries by licensed operation, sound ground set-up, harness use in boom lifts and a rehearsed rescue and emergency-lowering procedure.
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Operating elevated work platforms (boom and scissor lifts) for construction tasks at height, including set-up, working from the basket and emergency lowering.
Using a scissor lift or boom-type elevating work platform to reach the work face for surface preparation, blast cleaning and coating, including set-up and shut-down.
Operation of elevated work platforms (boom lifts, cherrypickers & scissor lifts) for AC & refrigeration work at height, including set-up, elevated work & stowing.
Tree work from an elevated work platform, controlling tip-over, fall or ejection from the basket, crush against structures, powerline contact & chainsaw use from the basket.
Setting up and operating boom and scissor type elevated work platforms for facade access, inspection and repair works.
Operating scissor lifts and boom-type EWPs for ceilings and partitions work including indoor operation under soffits and occasional outdoor use.
Operation of elevating work platforms including boom-type (cherry pickers) and scissor lifts to access work at height.
Operation of elevating work platforms including boom-type (cherry pickers) and scissor lifts to access work at height.
Operation of elevating work platforms including boom-type (cherry pickers) and scissor lifts to access work at height.
Setting up and operating boom and scissor type elevated work platforms for facade access, inspection and repair works.
Operation of elevated work platforms including boom lifts, cherrypickers and scissor lifts for work at height, covering set-up, elevated work and stowing.
Setting up and operating scissor and boom type elevated work platforms for sealing soffit penetrations, installing collars, dampers and board at height, and surveying and tagging overhead.
Operation of elevated work platforms (boom lifts, cherrypickers and scissor lifts) for work at height, including set-up, elevated work and stowing.
Using a scissor lift, a boom lift or a trailer-mounted platform to reach gutters, valleys and fascia lines from outside the building.
Operating elevated work platforms (boom and scissor lifts) for landscape and construction tasks at height, including set-up, working from the basket and emergency lowering.
Setting up and operating boom and scissor type elevated work platforms for roof access, gutter and fascia work, edge protection installation and sheet handling at the roof edge.
Operation of elevated work platforms (boom lifts, cherrypickers and scissor lifts) for modular construction - access to landed modules, roof and upper-level work, and module connection and sealing tasks.
Operation of boom-type, cherrypicker and scissor-lift elevated work platforms for painting access, including set-up, elevation and emergency retrieval.
Operating scissor lifts, boom lifts and order pickers to reach beam and deck levels during racking and shelving work, from set-up through to stowing.
Operating insulated and non-insulated boom-type elevating work platforms for pole-top and conductor work - insulation tests, set-up, bucket work near live apparatus, rescue from the bucket and stowing.
Setting up and operating boom and scissor type elevated work platforms for panel connections, brace fixing and release, grouting, patching and finishing at height on the erection site.
Using a scissor lift or boom-type elevating work platform to reach an elevation for preparation, rendering, spraying and coating, including set-up and shut-down.
Operation of boom-type EWPs (cherry pickers), scissor lifts and trailer-mounted platforms for elevated residential building works.
Using a scissor lift or boom-type elevating work platform for roof access, gutter line work and edge protection, including set-up, operation, rescue and shut-down.
Operation of elevated work platforms (boom lifts, cherrypickers and scissor lifts) for roofing and facade work at height, including set-up, elevated work and stowing.
Operating boom-type & scissor lift elevated work platforms for scaffold & building works at height.
Operation of elevated work platforms (boom lifts, cherrypickers and scissor lifts) for security, CCTV and alarm installation - external camera, alarm and antenna access, and eave and pole mounting work.
Setting up and operating boom and scissor type elevated work platforms for post, bracket and sail work at height on shade structure sites.
Operation of elevated work platforms (boom lifts, cherrypickers and scissor lifts) for shed and rural building erection - frame access, purlin and sheeting work, and door installation.
Operation of elevated work platforms - boom lifts, cherrypickers and scissor lifts - for work at height during fitout, including set-up, elevated work and stowing.
Setting up and operating boom and scissor type elevated work platforms for sign installation, removal and measure-up at height on shopfronts, buildings and pylons.
Operation of elevated work platforms including boom lifts, cherrypickers and scissor lifts for work at height, covering set-up, elevated work and stowing.
Using a scissor lift or boom-type elevating work platform to reach external and high-level glazing for film removal, preparation and application.
Operation of elevated work platforms (boom lifts, cherrypickers and scissor lifts) for work at height, including set-up, elevated work and stowing.
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