This Elevated Work Platforms (Scissor Lift) SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers inspecting, setting up and operating a scissor lift. It covers 11 activities, from hazard awareness and site induction to leaving the work area and emergency response, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Builders, painters and ceiling fixers working at height
Electricians and air conditioning installers
Shopfitters and signage installers
Warehouse, facilities and building maintenance crews
Event and exhibition set-up crews
It also works as a written task risk assessment for any business where workers use a scissor lift, the same way you'd use a JSA or Safe Work Procedure.
Use it to
Hand clients and principal contractors the SWMS they ask for
Apply for tenders and new jobs with your safety paperwork ready
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and run toolbox talks on the task
What this SWMS covers
Hazard awareness and site induction for every worker
PPE selection for the task
Assessing access, weather, lighting and the public before starting
Preparing the work area to prevent falls and falling objects
Inspecting the EWP before use, including crush points and powerlines
Using the EWP, including falls from height, falling objects and contact with powerlines
Refuelling and hydraulic oil spills
Leaving the work area safely, including access, egress and manual handling
Housekeeping and waste, including debris, fluids and packaging
Emergency response to a fall, electrical contact, fire or injury
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 11 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Daily pre-start and maintenance checks for EWP units and scissor lifts
Training requirements, including working at heights training and when a boom-type EWP needs a high risk work licence
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for using a scissor lift?
A SWMS is legally required when the work is high risk construction work, which includes scissor lift work on a construction site where someone could fall more than 2 metres. Working near energised overhead powerlines or where powered mobile plant is moving also counts. Off construction sites a SWMS isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage the risks, and clients often ask for one either way.
Do I need a licence to operate a scissor lift?
The SWMS notes a high risk work licence is needed for a boom-type EWP with a boom length of 11 metres or more. For scissor lift work it lists working at heights training, equipment training and a General Construction Induction Card.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
