Safe Working Procedure (SWP)
Elevated Work Platform/Man Lift
Department Arc@UNSW Limited
Location Venue & Production, Roundhouse, UNSW
Supervisor/Manager Production Manager
Author Production Manager/HR & OD Manager
Effective Date 21/01/2013
Review Date Every two years or as required
Associated
Documents/SWP N/A
Associated Risk
Assessment N/A
Safe Work Procedures and Basic Description
Title
Elevated Work Platform/Man Lift – Safe Working Procedure
Description
Safe Working Procedure to ensure the safety of Arc representatives
who hold a EWPA Certified Working From Heights Yellow
Card/Permit for the purpose of operating the EWP/Man Lift. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
Type
Procedure
Tools and Equipment
 First Aid
Emergency Safety Equipment
Requirements before starting:
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You MUST have an EWPA Certified Working From Heights Yellow Card/Permit to operate the
EWP/Man Lift. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Place SAFETY BARRICADES in the area surrounding the EWP/Man Lift to prevent members of the
public from walking under it during operation.
Ensure you have ANOTHER PERSON with you to act as a SPOTTER.
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Switch power off after
use.
Keep aisle and work
area clean.
Use machinery guards.
Store in a secure
location/ keep locked up
Mandatory requirements
are specified and must
be followed. Report any
accidents.
Task/Procedure
Equipment
Procedure/Task Step
EWP
Man Lift
Operation
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Go through all the safety checks listed on the front
page of the Yellow log book, located in the pouch on
the EWP platform.
Fill in details on the “Operator Safety Check Record”
page
If there are any faults, you cannot operate the EWP
and need to complete the “Faults/Problems & Action
taken” page. Place a DO NOT OPERATE sign on
the unit and report this either to Steve Coull or Jared
Neal.
Make sure the area in which you’ll be operating the
EWP is completely clear of debris before rolling it out
on to the main floor.
Use the appropriate key to turn on the EWP.
Install the 4 support legs on each corner, making
sure each one is raised high enough until the small
green light at the base of the fixture turns itself on.
The machine locks itself out from operation until this
has been done.
Put safety barricades in place in the area
surrounding the EWP to prevent members of the
public from walking under it during operation.
Example in the photo.
Make sure you have another person with you when
operating the EWP, acting as a spotter for both
yourself and anyone walking through the public area.
This person does need to have an EWP Card, but
they do need to be an Arc employee.
When operating the EWPO, ALWAYS look up whilst
elevating, making sure that no roof structures/fixtures
will obstruct your personal space.
Also, ALWAYS look down as you are depressing the
EWP to make sure no-one is standing underneath
you. Your spotter should also be doing this.
Potential
Hazard
Controls
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Manual
handling
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Manual
handling
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Collisions
Manual
handling
Moving
parts
Collisions
Manual
handling
Moving
parts
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When you are finished with the EWP, put it in the
back-of-house area near the audio storeroom and
plug it into a 240v power extension.
Make sure the red stop button is pushed in when
doing so to ensure a full battery charge.
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Collisions
Manual
handling
Moving
parts
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Be careful when lifting and
moving heavy objects
Follow instructions on manual
handling /ergonomics poster
Be careful when lifting and
moving heavy objects
Follow instructions on manual
handling /ergonomics poster
Use safety barricades
Ensure you have another
person with you to act as
spotter
Always keep the work area
clear and clean
Ensure you have a spotter to
assist you
Switch power off after use.
Always look in the direction
you area heading
Always look up when
elevating and down when
depressing.
Always keep the work area
clear and clean
Ensure you have a spotter to
assist you
Switch power off after use.
Always look in the direction
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you area heading
Always look up when
elevating and down when
depressing.
EWPs DOS & NOTS
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DO NOT USE THE EWP OUTDOORS: It is not rated for outdoor use and in doing so you will be
breaking the law.
DO NOT REACH OUT OVER THE RAILING OF THE EWP PLATFORM: Reaching out too far will
cause an imbalance in the EWP and will increase the likeliness of it falling over.
DO NOT REST EQUIPMENT ON THE RAILINGOF THE EWP PLATFORM: This will cause an
imbalance in the EWP’s stability and will increase the likeliness of it falling over.
DO NOT APPLY FORCE FROM WITHIN THE EWP PLATFORM: i.e. Do not physically push against
surrounding walls or permanent structures. This will cause an imbalance in the EWP’s stability and will
increase the likeliness of it falling over. This includes the use of high powered electric drills and/or
hammer drills.
SPOTTER RESPONSIBILITIES:
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To defer anyone walking towards the EWP operation area in an alternate direction.
To watch the operator of the EWP during elevation/depression and inform them of anything that is at
risk of coming into their personal space. They need to be ready to press the Emergency STOP button
on the machine causing the EWP to power down. They will then need to use the emergency
decompression button to lower the platform.
PHOTOS INSTRUCTIONS:
Safety Barricades:
EWP Emergency Down Valve:
EWP Charging Point:
Emergency Procedure
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All electrical switches must be within easy reach to all operators to shut down in case of an emergency.
Display emergency procedures in the area.
All emergencies call 56666.
All emergencies contact the Production Manager or Food & Beverage Manager (after emergency
services have been contacted).
Clean up procedures for task
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Pack all Safety barricades away in a secure area.
When you are finished with the EWP, put it in the back-of-house area near the audio storeroom and
plug it into a 240v power extension.
Make sure the red stop button is pushed in when doing so to ensure a full battery charge.
Ensure that use of the EWP/ManLift has been recorded in the log book.
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Resources
List legislation, standards and codes of practice used in development of the SWP
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Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW), Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 (NSW)
Approval, training and review
Approval
Production Manager
Training
Review Date
Signature
All persons operating this equipment or following this procedure/task
must hold a EWPA Certified Working From Heights Yellow
Card/Permit for the purpose of operating the EWP/Man Lift. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
HR & OD Manager
Responsibility of
21/01/2015
Review
Current SWP will be available from the HR Department or from the WHS Website.
Version
Date
Author
Approval
Sections modified
[1.0]
21/01/2013
HR & OD Manager/
Production Manager
HR & OD
Manager/Production
Manager
N/A
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Details of
amendments
This is a new
procedure
Date Effective: 21/01/2013
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