SWMS Traffic Signal Maintenance

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Work Activity

Traffic Signal Maintenance

High Risk Activity

YES

NO

Company Information
Company
Safety Officer
Preparation / Review
Name
Position
Date

Integrated Services (ABN 21 008 122 847)

Leah Olszanowski
Prepared By
Leah Olszanowski
Safety Manager
19-04-16

Address
Email
Reviewed By
Martin Olszanowski
Operations Manager
19-04-16

11 Cottonwood Court, Capalaba 4157

info@integrated-services.com.au
Approved By
Martin Olszanowski
General Manager
19-04-16

Phone
Phone

0407 716 436

0407 716 436

Next Due for Review

19-04-17

Signature

Project Information
Client Name
Job Number
(Integrated Services)
Supervisor
Project Review and Revision
Revision

Traffic Technologies
100108

Client Contact
Job Name

Sam Keim

Email

Issue Date

Steve Macann
Street light damages
sam.keim@integratedservices.com.au

Phone
Job Location

0413 334 677

Northern NSW

Phone

0437 824 288

Reason for Revision

Project Approval
Integrated Services
Project Manager

Signature

Date

Client Representative

Signature

Date

Integrated Services

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POTENTIAL HAZARDS / ASPECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITY / TASK

Identify each of the hazards associated with the activity/task by placing a (x) next to the potential hazard & ensure the hazard is adequately addressed within the SWMS.
Potential site specific hazards shall be addressed at site and recorded within the activity pre-start record.
SWMS to be communicated to all staff and subcontractors during initial toolbox meeting prior to commencement of work.
Work Environment
Energy
Work Process
Chemicals
Plant/Equipment
People
Hazardous/dangerous
Entry/Exit
Gas LP
x Working at heights
x
Elevated work platforms
x Communication
goods
Temp / Extremes /
Gas MP
Falling Objects
x Asbestos /SMF
Cranes
Fatigue
weather
Possible toxic
Confined Space
Gas HP
Sharp materials
Excavator
Stress
substances
Oxygen / Atmospheric
Gas Oxy
High noise levels
Inhalation
Plant movement
x Working alone
Level
Remote site / Difficult
Welder
Ladders
x Contact with:
Explosive tools
Personnel threat
rescue
Trench/hole Collapse
Electrical LV
x Manual Handling
x Dust
Whacker packer
Working at night
Rail / Train movement
Electrical HV
Procedural failure
Bacteria
Winches
Interaction with others
Sharp objects
X Hydraulic Pressure
x Height access
Oils
Hauling equipment
Fitness for work
Poor lighting / visibility
X Kinetic
Spills
Contaminated fluids
Hand tools
x Competency
Trip / slip hazards
X Compressed air
Switching
Fuels
Lockouts / Valves
Vehicle / pedestrians
x Radiation
Room hazards
Drilling muds
Angle grinder
Erosion / flora / fauns
Steam
Drill Rig
Gravity
Permits Required
Working live
HV Access
AR620A - Isolation
AR624D - Work near power lines
Licences / Accreditations Required
Energex WCS 2
Energex WCS 47.2
Electrical Licence
Vehicle licences
Integrated Services

AR

AR624A Authority to Work

Traffic Control Authority
Traffic Management Plan

Energex WCS 6.2

Energex WCS 61
High Risk Work Licence

AR
AR
AR

Dial Before You Dig

AR610A Ground Penetration
AR624C - Hot Works

Energex WCS 34
NSW ASP level 1
Validation of Competency

AR618C - Lift
AR615B - Working at Heights
AR608A - Confined Space
AR624E Work on or near water

x
x
x

AR

Energex WCS 37
Electrical Contractors Licence
Authorised Person
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SWMS References & Activity Controls

Legislation, codes of practices,

standards referenced

Reference drawings, specifications

etc.

Personnel Consulted on the

development of SWMS

Work Health and Safety Act

Workplace Health and Safety Regulations
Electrical Safety Act
Electrical Safety Regulation
Environmental Protection Act
Environmental Protection regulation
Plant Code of Practice

Energex Standard Work Procedure Documents

Underground Distribution Construction Manual
Overhead Construction Manual
Distribution Earthing Manual
Queensland Electricity Connection & Metering Manual
Operating Practices Manual
SAHV Procedures (orange book)
Queensland Public Lighting Manual
Integrated Services field staff
Independent Auditor

AS/NZS 3000 Electrical Installations Wiring Rules

AS/NZS 3017 Electrical Installations Testing & Inspection
AS/NZS 3019 Electrical Installation Periodic Verification
AS/NZS 4836 Safe Working on Low Voltage Electrical Systems
AS/NZS 2225 Insulating gloves for electrical
AS/NZS 1742 2010 - MUTCD
AS/NZL 1801 Occupational protective helmets
AS/NZL 1337.1 Personal Eye Protection
AS/NZL 1716 Respiratory Protective Devices
AS/NZL 2210 Safety, protective & occupational footwear
Main Roads Standard Drawings
Main Roads Technical Specifications
Local Government & Council Authority Specification & Drawings
Project Drawings (Issued for Construction)
Project Technical Specification

Integrated Services Senior Mangers

PPE Required

AS/NZL 1801

AS/NZS 1337.1

AS/NZL 1337.1

Hearing
Protection

AS/NZL 1716

AS/NZL 1716

Long sleeve
Cotton Clothing

Hi-Vis

Integrated Services

Min 4121 gloves

Lace-up Ankle
boots
AS/NZL 2210

Fall
Protection
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Risk Identification and Risk Matrix

Step 1 Determine the likelihood What is the possibility of the event happening?
Criteria
Description
Almost
Certain

Expected in most situations

Event is a common problem

Likely

Will probable occur in most situations

Event is known to have occurred at

this site or has happened

Possible

Might occur in some situations

Event could occur at the site or Ive

heard of it happening

Unlikely

Could occur in some situations

Event is not likely to occur at the

site or I have not heard of it
happening

Rare

May occur, only in exceptional circumstances

Event is practically impossible

Step 4 Record Risk Score Against the Job Sequence Steps

Score
Action
ACUTE RISK STOP WORK ACT ON THE RISK IMMEDIATELY.
4-A
Will require detailed pre-planning. Safe Work Method Statement
Acute
to be revised, amended and released to work group reflecting
extra control measures implemented
HIGH RISK SENIOR MANAGEMEMENT ATTENTION NEEDED.
3-H
Will require detailed pre-planning. All additional control measures
High
will be recorded on a Safe Work Method Statement
MEDIUME RISK ENSURE ALL SWMS CONTROLS ARE
2-M
IMPLEMENTED PRIOR TO COMENCING WORK
Medium
All additional controls required will be added to the Task Specific
Risk Assessment
LOW RISK CONTINUE WITH WORK ACTIVITY
1-L
Monitor and Review during work activity documenting changing
Low
conditions

Step 2 Determine Consequence What will be the result if it happens?

Example of Detail Description
Identification
No Injuries
Minor
First aid treatment only; spillage contained at site
Moderate
Medical treatment; spillage contained but with help
Major
Extensive injury; loss of production
Catastrophic
Death; toxic release of chemicals

Risk Controls

Step 3 Determine the Risk Score

Likelihood
Insignificant
Almost Certain
2 Medium
Likely
2 Medium
Possible
1 Low
Unlikely
1 Low
Rare
1 Low

Hierarchy of Control

Integrated Services

Minor
3 High
2 Medium
2 Medium
1 Low
1 Low

Moderate
3 High
3 High
2 Medium
2 Medium
1 Low

Major
4 Acute
3 High
3 High
2 Medium
2 Medium

Catastrophic
4 Acute
4 Acute
3 High
3 High
2 Medium

Where elimination of the risk is not reasonably practicable, the Hierarchy of

Control outlines the order in which the hazards are to be controlled. A
combination of controls is often required to minimise the risk to the lowest
level reasonably practicable if no single measure is sufficient for that purpose.
As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) via the hierarchy of controls

ELIMINATION
SUBSTITUTION
Increase
Effectiveness &
Sustainability

ADMINISTRATION
BEHAVIOUR
PPE

Increase
Participation &
Supervision Need
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Job Sequence Table

Step

What are the Basic

Steps

Pre
Control(s)
Risk Rating
2M

Manual Handling

2M

Plant Topple/fall from heights

Mobilize Workforce

2M

Potential Hazard(s)

Establishment of site

Site/Work set out

including setting up
Traffic Control where
required

Integrated Services

2M

3H

Traffic Accident
Unsecured loads/Falling objects

Inexperienced personnel
entering site and are unaware of
site conditions and related work
hazards

Persons hit by traffic, Damage to

plant, property

Hazard Control(s)
Use correct lifting techniques (Legs bent/Back straight) or
mechanical aids when loading vehicles/trucks
Competent operator to load and unload plant
Maintain three points of contact when entering or exiting plant
Use correctly rated ramps or loading ramp to load and unload
plant
Load and Unload as per operators manual
All drivers shall hold a current license for the type of vehicle they
are driving.
All plant to be restrained in compliance with QLD Transport load
restraint guidelines.
Prestart checklists shall be completed by drivers prior to driving
vehicles.
All equipment, tools and materials in back of Ute and trucks shall
be properly secured.
All staff to complete PC induction prior to coming to site.
All personnel to actively participate in site specific risk assessment
before commencement of works.
All personnel performing specific work to supply licenses.
All site hazards and rules clearly conveyed to new staff on starting
on site.
Pre-start to be attended by all prior to start of shift
Ensure Traffic Management in place where required
All personnel to wear mandatory PPE (Hard Hats, High Vis clothing,
Safety Footwear, Safety Eyewear)
Ensure a Traffic Management Plan is in place
Where required utilize Traffic Control ensuring all controllers are
competent and licenced
If required ensure there is a safety barrier in place (such as
concrete or water filled), and or a shadow vehicle
Ensure pedestrian access ways are kept clear of obstructions at all
times

Person
Risk Rating
Responsible for
Post
Control(s)
Control(s)
All Staff

1L

Operator
1L
PICW

PICW

1L

Staff/Drivers

PICW
1L
All Staff

PICW
2M
All Staff

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2M

2M

Set up plant on
worksite

2M

4A

Integrated Services

Hand/back injuries

Trips, Slips & falls

Trips, Slips & falls

Plant overturning/ equipment

failure

2M

Manual Handling

4A

General Hazards associated

with site works

Wear safety gloves min class 4121 when manual handling

Use correct lifting techniques
Use 2 man lift, mechanical aids where required
Ensure work zone is clear of obstructions and rubbish
PPE (lace up ankle safety boots)
Park vehicles on flat/level ground
When working at night ensure sufficient artificial light is available
Inspect work zone ensuring area is clear of obstructions and
rubbish
Ensure PPE (lace up ankle safety boots) is worn and in good
serviceable condition
Park plant on flat/level ground
When working at night ensure sufficient artificial light is available
Ensure back of EWP /plant is clear of obstructions and surface is
not slippery
Always face EWP when accessing or exiting and use hand rails
Ensure clear path of travel if carrying a ladder
All operators to have current Verification of Competencies
Review Manufacturers Operating Instructions for plant to be used
Ensure plant outriggers are set on solid platform. Exclusion zone
with all unnecessary personnel /public traffic kept from area.
Dunnage under Stabilizers
Level plant/EWP according to manufacturers specifications
Ensure ladders are set up on level stable ground and the head of
the ladder is tied to pole prior to completing any works
Ensure Plant Prestart Checklists completed
Operator to perform function test and complete log prior to using
EWP
Use correct lifting techniques (Legs bent/Back straight)
Use 2 man lift when carrying pole ladder
Job specific pre start must be completed prior to any high risk
work activity
All work crews on site must be inducted
All workers must attend and be signed on to pre - start
All workers are required to be actively involved in hazard, risk
identification & implementing control measures through the Task
Specific Risk Assessment process

PICW
1L
All Staff
PICW
1L
All Staff

PICW
1L
All Staff

PICW
2M
Operator

All Staff

1L

All Staff

2M

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Working Onsite

3H

2M

Operate EWP / Work

off ladder

Integrated Services

2M

Falling Objects

Trips, Slips & falls

Falling from Height

2M

Contact with other structures

4A

Contact with Live Conductors

Traffic Control must be in place where applicable and clear work

zones must be established
All PPE required on this SWMS or Task Specific Risk Assessment
must be used and in be good condition
Work zones & Drop / Exclusion zones to be delineated
Work zones & Drop / Exclusion zones to be delineated
Safety observer to maintain exclusion zone
Work within the confines or directly over the top of the EWP
bucket
Use lanyards on tools when unable to work over the EWP bucket
All personnel to wear mandatory PPE (Hard Hats)
Inspect work zone ensuring area is clear of obstructions and
rubbish
Ensure PPE (lace up ankle safety boots) is worn and in good
serviceable condition
Park plant on flat/level ground
When working at night ensure sufficient artificial light is available
Ensure back of EWP /plant is clear of obstructions and surface is
not slippery
Always face EWP when accessing or Egressing and use hand rails
Ensure clear path of travel if carrying a ladder
EWP to be used by Licenced / Competent Operator
EWP to be set up as per manufactures operators manual
Approved Harness in test to be worn and attached to approved
attachment point in EWP
Ladder to be attached to pole prior to work being completed
3 points of contact to be maintained at all times while working
from a ladder
Safety observer to be competent rescuer
EWP to be set up as per manufactures Specifications
Spotter / Safety observer to be vigilant and ensure plant exclusion
zones/swing radiuss are maintained
Do NOT set up plant directly underneath Over Head power lines
Qualified / Competent Operator
Electrical safety observers in place to stop activity and reassess if
likelihood of encroaching exclusion zones in relation to people,
property or plant

PICW
2M
Operator

PICW
1L
All Staff

PICW
1L
Operator

PICW
Operator
Safety Observer
PICW
Operator

1L

3H

Safety Observer
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DO NOT breach exclusion zones

Use non-conductive hauling line and mechanical aids where
possible

3H

Plant Failure

3H

Falling Objects

4A

Maintenance to
damaged field
equipment

Integrated Services

Contact with Live Parts

2M

Manual Handling

3H

Falling Objects

Review Manufacturers Operating Instructions for plant to be used

Ensure plant is set as per Manufactures Specifications
Ensure ladders are inspected prior to completing any works
Ensure Plant Prestart Checklists completed
Ensure the EWP has regular inspections and scheduled
maintenance carried out
Operator to perform function test and complete log prior to using
EWP
DO NOT operate plant above the maximum wind velocity stated by
the manufacturer
Work zones & Drop / Exclusion zones to be delineated
Rotate Outreach so maintenance is not completed over live
vehicle/pedestrian traffic
Safety observer to maintain exclusion zone
Work within the confines or directly over the top of the EWP
bucket
Use lanyards on tools when unable to work over the EWP bucket
Mandatory PPE to be worn (Hard Hats)
Electrical safety observer shall be in place to stop activity and
reassess if likelihood of encroaching exclusion zones in relation to
people, property or plant
Isolate Traffic Signal Controller at Main Circuit Breaker / Main Fuse
use and prove de-energised
Use appropriate PPE Type O Gloves when proving field circuit is
de energised
Use a 2 man lift to remove any damaged posts/parts off site
Do not over reach when ontop of ladder to relocate/re-allign field
equipment
Work zones & Drop / Exclusion zones to be delineated
Ensure work area is established and there is no one else present in
the work area if removing traffic signal equipment
Safety observer to maintain exclusion zone

2M

PICW
2M
Operator

PICW
Operator

3H

Safety Observer

All Staff

1L

PICW
2M
Operator

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Work within the confines or directly over the top of the EWP
bucket
Use lanyards on tools when unable to work over the EWP bucket
All personnel to wear mandatory PPE (Hard Hats)

4A

Maintenance of Traffic
Signal Cabinet
equipment

Clean up
site/Demobilization

10

Clean up
site/Demobilization

Integrated Services

Contact with Live Parts

2M

Traffic Incident

2M

Ant or Spider Bites

2M

Manual Handling

2M

Traffic Accident
Unsecured loads/Falling objects

Electrical safety observer shall be in place as competent assistant

to oversee works within cabinet
Where required implement SWMS for working live
Use appropriate PPE Gloves when working in lower half of cabinet
and communicate with assistant about what is being done
Ensure Traffic Control is in place and all vehicles have flashing lights
to notify public that there are works in progress
If already onsite co ordinate with Police when switching Traffic
Signal on and Off to minimise risk of incident
Establish clear lines of communication with Traffic Control and or
Police Control when turning intersection back on
Using competent assistant, turn traffic signals back on when traffic
has stopped or is travelling in the same direction

Check work area for spider or Ants

Spray the area with insect spray if ants or spider are found
Ensure long sleeves and long pants are always worn
Use correct lifting techniques (Legs bent/Back straight)or
mechanical aids when loading vehicles/trucks
Use 2 person lift where required
All drivers shall hold a current license for the type of vehicle they
are driving
All plant to be restrained in compliance with QLD Transport load
restraint guidelines
Prestart checklists shall be completed by drivers prior to driving
vehicles
All equipment, tools and materials in back of Ute and trucks shall
be properly secured

PICW
Operator

3H

Safety Observer

All Staff

1L

PICW
1L
Operator
All Staff

1L

Onsite
Supervisor

1L

Staff/Drivers

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EWP basket to be stowed and secured

All ladders to be loaded onto racks and secured / Restrained by
approved straps
Always notify the BTMC that works have been completed

Sign off and Acceptance

By Signing the below you confirm that you have:
Agree to implement control measures as directed
Name
Signature
Date

Integrated Services

Been Provided Opportunity to have input into this

SWMS
Work in a manner which is safe for you and others
Name

Signature

Date

Read and agree with the content of this SWMS

Will stop work immediately if you cant work to this
SWMS Name
Signature
Date

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