Help ensure compliance & protect your team with this industry-leading SWMS. This Working from a Tower Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides a structured approach to identifying and controlling risks associated with working at heights on towers. It outlines hazard controls, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices to help businesses adhere to Australian workplace safety standards while performing work on telecommunication towers, powerline structures, or other elevated work platforms.
 
Hazards & Control Measures Covered:
1️⃣ Planning & Risk Assessment:
Site Induction & Pre-Start Meeting: Ensures all personnel are briefed on site-specific hazards, emergency procedures, and required PPE before work begins.
Logging in & Site Access: Requires workers to log in to ensure site controllers are aware of personnel locations and safety conditions.
Work Permits & Authorisations: Confirms that only authorised and trained personnel are allowed to enter the work area and climb towers.
2️⃣ Height & Fall Safety Controls:
Inspecting Climbing & Rescue Equipment: Ensures all harnesses, ropes, and safety equipment are checked daily before use.
Use of Personal Fall Protection Systems: Requires continuous attachment to an anchor point when climbing.
Working in Adverse Weather Conditions: Prohibits climbing in rain, thunderstorms, high winds, or dusty conditions.
Tower Rescue Plan: Requires a rescue plan to be in place, including keeping emergency retrieval equipment on-site.
3️⃣ Electrical & Radiation Safety:
Isolation of Energised Electrical Systems: Ensures power to the tower is turned off and locked out before work commences.
Use of Radiation Meters: Requires monitoring of radiation levels while working on communication towers to prevent overexposure.
4️⃣ Equipment & Worksite Safety:
Inspection of Plant & Equipment: Ensures all equipment, including cranes, hoists, and tools, is checked before use.
Setting Up Exclusion Zones: Establishes safety barriers to prevent unauthorised access and falling object hazards.
Manual Handling of Tools & Materials: Requires correct lifting techniques and the use of ropes or hoists to transport tools to elevated positions.
5️⃣ Emergency Preparedness & Response:
Emergency Retrieval Procedures for Falls: Ensures all workers are trained in harness rescue procedures and emergency contacts are readily available.
Fire Safety & Evacuation Procedures: Requires clear emergency exits and access to firefighting equipment.
Incident & Injury Reporting: Outlines the procedure for reporting accidents, near-misses, or equipment failures.
 
Key Features of the SWMS:
Regulatory Compliance: Helps you align with Australian workplace safety laws and height safety regulations.
Hazard Identification & Risk Control: Comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate working-at-height dangers.
Emergency Preparedness: Clear response plans for height-related incidents and fall retrieval.
Fully Customisable Content: Easily editable to suit specific job sites and work environments.
 
Who is This SWMS Suitable For?
This Working from a Tower SWMS is essential for:
Telecommunications Tower Technicians
Electrical & Powerline Workers
Construction & Infrastructure Workers
Any Trade Conducting Work at Heights on Towers
 
Additional Resources:
Included with the purchase is a free copy of our Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List.
 
Ensure your workforce is equipped with the right procedures for working at heights safely. Download the Working from a Tower SWMS today and help maintain a safe and compliant workplace.