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Cherry Picker (EWP) Safe Work Procedure or Work Method Statement

The six page Safe Work Method Statement outlines the Safety Steps required to operate a Cherry Picker Safely.

Cherry Picker's need to be used with caution and appropiate safety procedures. The Cherry Picker procedure is ready to use and is not a blank template. Safety Procedures can be edited or customised in MS Word if required.


The Procedure includes:

  • Operating Elevated Work Platform
  • Driving Elevated Work Platform's
  • Elevating Elevated Work Platform
  • Working From Elevated Work Platform
  • Securing Elevated Work Platform After Use
  • Emergencies

 

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Cherry Picker Safety Notes

Before Operating A Cherry Picker:

  • Never elevate the machine when wind speeds exceed 12.5m/sec
  • Always wear a harness in boom type elevated work platforms.
  • Position outrigers or stabilizers.
  • Do not use as a crane or lifting device.
  • Locate and understand your Safe Work Load (S.W.L.)
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Asbestos Removal Safety Notes

Before Removing

Consider the following:

  • Was the building built before 1990?
  • Is the surface of fibro construction?                     
  • Is there any friable asbestos behind the surface?

When Removing Asbestos Always

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Ensure that;

  • Power tools are not to be used for cutting or drilling sheets.
  • Use a nail punch to punch all nails through the sheets and into the timber.
  • Use a large punch to cut a hole around screws.
  • Prise sheets away from timber framing using a pinch-bar or similar.Keep sheets intact where possible.
  • Unnecessary breaking of asbestos-cement sheeting must not be permitted.

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General Asbestos Safety Continued

  • Asbestos waste should be collected in heavy-duty 200 μm (minimum thickness) polythene bags that are no more than 1200 mm long and 900 mm wide.
  • Only previously unused bags should be used.
    NOTE - Bags marked for asbestos waste should not be used for any other purpose.
  • Bags to be labelled with a warning, clearly stating that they contain asbestos and that dust creation and inhalation should be avoided.
  • An example of a warning statement which might be used is:
    CAUTION – ASBESTOS - DO NOT DAMAGE OR OPEN BAG - DO NOT INHALE DUST - CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD

For Asbestos Removal Procedures Specific To NSW Legislation From July 1 2007 Click Here

For Asbestos Removal Procedures For Victoria Click Here

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