Height Access Equipment SWMS

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

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There are 12 versions of this SWMS

The hazards, controls and task steps in each one are written around the work that trade actually does. Pick the closest match to your work, then your state.

What this version covers

Selection and use of ladders, platform ladders, podium steps and mobile access towers for short-duration work at height, chosen to the hierarchy of control.

Objective

Use height access equipment so that falls are prevented through correct selection over higher-order access, safe set-up and disciplined use.

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All 12 versions

General (non-trade-specific)

Selection and use of ladders, platform ladders, podium steps and mobile access towers for short-duration work at height, chosen to the hierarchy of control.

$49.99
Blinds, Awnings and Window Furnishings

Selection, set-up, inspection and use of ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold and EWPs for blinds, awnings and window furnishings access at height.

$49.99
Garage Doors and Automatic Gates

Selection, inspection and use of platform ladders, stepladders, podium steps and mobile scaffolds for track, header, motor and gate work at height.

$49.99
Handyman and Property Maintenance

Using ladders, trestles, step platforms and podiums for short-duration access during property maintenance.

$49.99
Painting

Selection, set-up, inspection and use of ladders, trestles, step platforms and mobile scaffold for painting access up to and above 2 metres.

$49.99
Pest Control

Selection, set-up and use of ladders, trestles, step platforms and podium steps for short-duration pest control work at eaves, rooflines and bird-proofing points.

$49.99
Power Tools and Equipment

Selection, inspection and use of ladders, platform ladders, podium steps and trestles for short-duration tool work at height.

$49.99
Pressure Cleaning and Sealing

Selection, set-up, inspection and use of ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold and EWPs for pressure cleaning and sealing access at height.

$49.99
Residential Builder

Selection, set-up and use of ladders, trestles, step platforms and podiums for light, short-duration work at height on residential sites.

$49.99
Restoration and Make Safe

Selection, set-up, inspection and use of ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold and EWPs for restoration and make-safe access at height, including on fire or storm-damaged roofs.

$49.99
Security, CCTV and Alarms

Selection, set-up, inspection and use of ladders, trestles and EWPs for security, CCTV and alarm installation access at height.

$49.99
Working at Height

Selection and use of ladders, platform ladders, podium steps and mobile access towers for short-duration work at height, chosen to the hierarchy of control.

$49.99
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