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Mobile Scaffold SWMS Template
Safe Work Method Statement for mobile scaffold (rolling scaffold / scaffold tower) use
HRCW: Work at height (risk of falling more than 2 metres)
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What This SWMS Covers
This SWMS covers the assembly, use, and disassembly of mobile scaffold towers (rolling scaffold) for short-duration work at heights on level indoor and outdoor surfaces.
Who Needs This SWMS
Any trade using mobile scaffold for short-duration elevated access — painters, electricians, ceiling fixers, maintenance workers
Key Hazards & Control Measures
| Hazard | Risk Level | Control Measures | Hierarchy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipover / collapse | Fatal | Height-to-base ratio not exceeding 3:1 (indoors) or 2:1 (outdoors), outriggers/stabilisers deployed, all castors locked before climbing, level ground only | Engineering / Administrative |
| Falls from platform | Fatal | Guardrails on all open sides, safe internal access (trapdoor platforms or climb-through), no climbing on outside | Engineering |
| Movement while occupied | Fatal | All personnel off scaffold before moving, castors unlocked only during move, clear travel path inspected, no pushing from elevated position | Administrative |
| Contact with overhead hazards during movement | Serious | Check overhead clearance before moving, identify powerlines/obstructions, lower platform height for transit where possible | Administrative |
PPE Requirements
●Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)
●Safety boots (AS/NZS 2210)
●High-visibility vest on construction sites
Frequently Asked Questions
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