Facade Access — BMU / Davit System SWMS
SWMS template for facade access — bmu / davit system. Covers Building maintenance unit (BMU), davit system, cradle.. 8-state AU coverage, CIH-reviewed editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.
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Facade access using a Building Maintenance Unit (BMU), davit system or suspended cradle for cleaning, inspection or maintenance of high-rise building exteriors. This work is High Risk Construction Work under WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — fall risk exceeding 2m and suspended access platforms — requiring a documented SWMS before commencement.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Operator fall from height — fatality
Cradle swing impact, ejection, fatality
Free fall during cradle malfunction
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Verify BMU/davit annual engineer certification and pre-shift inspection of wire ropes, brakes and limit switches.
- 2Cease work when wind exceeds 7.5m/s at cradle height; monitor with anemometer.
- 3Each operator on independent fall-arrest line to certified anchor, separate from cradle suspension.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Design, inspection and operation of building maintenance units
Selection, use and maintenance of fall-arrest systems
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Operators work in suspended cradles at heights well exceeding 2 metres.
BMU and davit cradles are suspended access platforms above active facades.
SWMS mandatory before work starts; PCBU fines to $30,000 for non-compliance.
What you receive
- ✓Editable Microsoft Word DOCX — fully customisable to your project and company
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule covering all 8 Australian jurisdictions
- ✓Pre-populated hazard and risk register aligned to this scope of work
- ✓Worker sign-on and SWMS acknowledgement register
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work SWMS
- WHS Regulation 2011 r78–80 — Managing risk of falls