This Truss and Overhead Rigging (Audio Visual) SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers flying truss, chain hoists and AV equipment at venues, events and outdoor shows. It sets out 32 activities, from the rigging plan and point loads to de-rig, pack 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
Audio visual and production companies
Event riggers and rigging contractors
Staging, lighting and sound hire businesses
Venues, theatres and convention centres with in-house crews
Festival and outdoor event producers
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of event and AV businesses use one as the written risk assessment for rigging work, the same way others use a JSA or Safe Work Procedure.
 
Use it to
Show clients, insurers and auditors how you manage the risks
Apply for tenders, contracts and supplier panels
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and train them in the task
 
What this SWMS covers
Rigging plans, point loads, design approval and venue rigging point capacity
Permits, exclusion zones under the rig and securing it between shifts
Unloading truss and motors, manual handling and PPE
Pre-use inspection of truss, pins, chain, slings, shackles, steels and chain hoists
EWP, scissor lift, ladder, tower, catwalk and grid access for top rigging
Fall protection and rescue of a worker suspended in a harness
Ground rigging, loading fixtures onto truss and secondary safeties
Installing points, bridles, sling angles and hooking hoists to the truss
Running the lift to trim, dead hanging and loads held over people
Working on suspended truss and ground support towers
Outdoor wind, overhead powerlines, electrical hazards and pyro or haze damage to rigging gear
Rig checks during the show, de-rig, fatigue and emergency response to a dropped load
 
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 32 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
Plant and equipment list, materials and inspection intervals for hoists, slings and truss
Relevant Australian Standards, including AS 2550.1 for safe use of hoists and AS/NZS 1891.4 for height safety equipment
Rigging licence classes by task, plus height rescue training that is practised, not just written
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 truss and overhead rigging?
Only if the work is high risk construction work, for example rigging on a construction site with a risk of a fall of more than 2 metres. Most event and venue rigging isn't construction work, so a SWMS isn't a legal requirement there. You still have to manage the risks, including dropped loads and falls from height, and a SWMS is a practical way to record how. Venues, principal contractors and event producers often ask for one.
Does it cover rigging licence requirements?
Yes. It sets out licence classes per Live Performance Australia HG03 Event Rigging: dogging for slinging and directing loads, basic rigging for single hoists and suspension points, intermediate for multiple hoist systems, and advanced where a person is suspended.
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.