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Crane, Lifting & Rigging SWMS Templates

SWMS for crane operations, rigging, slinging and all lifting activities involving powered mobile plant or mechanical lifting equipment.

Mobile Crane Operations

Safe Work Method Statement for mobile crane operations on construction sites, including pre-lift planning, set-up, lifting operations and pack-up. Applies to all mobile cranes requiring a crane operator licence.

4 tasks8 risks identified5 PPE items

Tower Crane Operations

Safe Work Method Statement for the erection, operation, and disassembly of tower cranes on construction sites, including lift planning, load management, weather monitoring, and exclusion zone control.

5 tasks8 risks identified6 PPE items

Rigging and Slinging

Safe Work Method Statement for the selection, inspection, and use of rigging equipment including wire rope slings, chain slings, webbing slings, shackles, and spreader beams for crane and mechanical lifting operations.

5 tasks7 risks identified5 PPE items

Dogman Operations

Safe Work Method Statement for the direction of crane operations and load attachment/detachment activities carried out by a licensed dogman, including signal communication, exclusion zone management, and load landing.

5 tasks6 risks identified6 PPE items

Telehandler Operations

Safe Work Method Statement for the operation of a telehandler (telescopic handler) for lifting, placing, and transporting materials on construction sites, including use of forks, jib attachments, and work platforms.

5 tasks7 risks identified6 PPE items

Pick and Carry Crane Operations

Safe Work Method Statement for pick and carry crane operations including load attachment, travelling with suspended load, placement, and rigging, applicable to franna and all-terrain cranes used on construction and industrial sites.

5 tasks7 risks identified5 PPE items