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Magellan Site Specific SWMS Template

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Use this site specific Safe Work Method Statement template to plan and document rope access work at height. It covers pre-start site checks, anchor verification and certification, setup of fall arrest and positioning lines, PPE requirements, equipment inspections, edge protection, lifting and rigging controls, communications, buddy checks, and cleanup. The template references AS1891, AS4488 and IRATA guidance, and includes sections for hazards, risks, controls, rescue readiness and sign-off.

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Risk and Method Statement RAMS for Rope Access

This Risk and Method Statement template supports rope access and working at height operations. It outlines roles and responsibilities, life saving rules, the right to stop work, and change control for RAMS. Use it to capture site details, hazards and controls, anchor selection, rope protection, and rescue planning so teams are briefed, competent, and operating safely throughout the task.

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Rope Access Compliance and Competency Review

This rope access compliance and competency review checklist helps supervisors and HSE teams assess qualifications and readiness for work at height. Verify IRATA levels and recent hours, check first aid, inspect PPE and rigging, confirm permits, toolbox talks, anchor strength, rope protection, tool tethering, and rescue plans. Use it to document hazards, controls, and team competency before starting rope access operations.

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Rope Access Site Audit Checklist

This rope access site audit checklist helps teams verify safe setup and execution of work at height. Use it to review site documentation, housekeeping, access barriers, materials storage, air quality, site security, amenities, and noise controls. Confirm fall protection, rope protection, double rope use, and correct setup of restraint or arrest systems. Check harness and equipment inspections, electrical testing and tagging, and cable management. Verify supervision by a Level 3 Rope Access Supervisor, current qualifications, inductions, pre-starts, toolbox talks, and risk assessments. Ensure first aid readiness, rescue plan, evacuation points, and daily dynamic risk reviews to maintain compliance and safety.

by Richard Knight, from the Community

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Rope Access QSE Inspection Checklist

This Rope Access QSE Inspection template helps supervisors assess site readiness and compliance for rope access works. Sections cover housekeeping and ground conditions, materials storage, air quality and smoking controls, required management plans (Rope Access, QSE, IRATA), site security and access, amenities, and noise control. Working at heights checks include fall protection, harness and equipment inspections, rope protection, double ropes, and Level 3 supervision. It also prompts regular inspections, inductions, pre-starts and toolbox talks, risk assessments with SWMS/JSA and rescue rigging, first aid and rescue planning, evacuation points, incident and non-conformance management, and electrical testing and tagging.

by Bradley Parkinson, from the Community

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Rope Access Pre Work Checks

Prepare your rope access team with this pre work checklist covering key safety controls before starting at height. Confirm hazard work permits, check wind speed, review RAMS, verify equipment is in date, complete pre use harness inspections, ensure PPE compliance, check anchor point certificates, set up safe work zones with cones and signage, prepare the rescue plan, and use proper edge and rope protection. Includes sign off for accountability.

by Stephen Roberts, from the Community

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Roof Edge Protection Safe Work Method Statement

Use this Roof Edge Protection Safe Work Method Statement to plan and document the installation, use, and dismantling of roof edge protection systems. It helps crews control working at heights risks with hazard identification, risk assessment, PPE requirements, and defined controls such as guardrails, scaffolding, exclusion zones, and rescue procedures. Includes a falls emergency rescue plan, toolbox talk requirements, roles and responsibilities, review and monitoring steps, and worker sign-off to align with WHS obligations.

by Tiffany Gilchrist, from the Community

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