Work involving tilt-up or precast concrete

The risks arising from demolition works are to be identified, assessed and controlled in the Project Risk Register, in accordance with the hierarchy of controls

For all planning of design, fabrication, delivery, lifting and installation of precast concrete panels the Baseline HRS and Baseline Precast Concrete Element Flowchart must be followed

All Precast contractors must identify all High Risk activities within their scope of work, evidence of experience carrying out this activity, provision for full time supervision, relevant licenses and competencies of supervisor and workers

All contractors are required to develop and submit, a specific safe system of work, e.g. Specific methodology and, or SWMS, for all associated activities to the Baseline site representative for approval (7days) prior to commencing works. The safe system of work must include transportation, loading and unloading, lift study or plan, cranage requirements, structural supports and sign off inspection.

This must also include an Emergency Procedure / Rescue Plan, evidence that supervisors and workers are trained in the procedure

Precast contractors MUST submit a design plan certified by a qualified engineer

All transportation vehicles must comply with the HVNL chain of responsibility

Note: The Baseline expectation is that our contractors will follow all safety requirements listed within our standards

Precast delivery, lifting and installation methodology MUST be reviewed by Project Team and considered prior to undertaking high risk workshop

Precast Element Lifting and Crane permits have been submitted

High Risk Workshops are to be conducted with Precast contractor undertaking activity and Baseline Project Team to identify all known and potential hazards e.g. flight path, adjacent buildings, overhead hazards, existing services, falling objects, plant and equipment, falls from height, dropped objects, exclusion zones

Methodology, competencies and duration of works MUST be confirmed and agreed with all stakeholders and signed off in workshop

Prior to commencing lifting precast and tilt up panels all SWMS and competencies MUST be approved by the Baseline site manager

Confirmation Crane set up as per Geotech / permit requirements

Hard barrier exclusion zones have been created and/or spotters are in place where crush injury risk is present

For all crane activities a toolbox talk must be conducted by a Baseline Project Team member immediately prior to commencing lifting operations, and include all workers involved in the activity.

Precast Element Lifting and Crane Permits are mandatory for all lifts, must be submitted and approved

Note: Where required, Traffic Management Plan is to control the movement of public and vehicles

Baseline site manager / supervisor MUST monitor the Precast lifting operations activity until the work activity has been completed

A Task Observation should be conducted by a Baseline Project Team member to record the works being carried out as per approved SWMS

The Baseline site representative shall ensure, as part of the Site Inspection, that maintenance requirements are met for all items of mobile plant and equipment

Daily inspections should be conducted as per manufactures instructions by the precast installer and ensure all braces and temporary supports are installed and secured

At the end of the activity (each day) the contractor supervising precast lifting operations must confirm the lifting has been completed,(if complete) pack up crane and inspect all areas of impact to ensure no damage has been done to ground and surrounding buildings.

Inspections MUST be conducted as per manufactures instructions by the precast installer and ensure all braces and temporary supports are installed and secured

Precast contractors shall provide Baseline with evidence of inspection to verify that Tilt up / Precast panels have been installed in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions and relevant legislation, codes of practice and Australian standards and applicable drawings / plans

The Baseline site manager / supervisor MUST confirm completion of Precast Operations and sign off permit as complete

Design the panels to be cast and erected in safer, alternative locations

Pre-install hand and edge rails prior to lifting

Avoid hazardous work methods by pre-planning for off-site pre-casting in controlled environments

Use lighter, smaller panels to reduce the risk of handling injuries

Replace traditional lifting methods with automated systems where possible

Exclusion zones and drop zones are in place with barricades and signage around the work area, including traffic management where required (Exclusion zones protect the swing radius of the crane)

Rigging Systems: Use engineered lifting anchors, braces, and rigging to ensure panels are stable during lifting

Temporary Bracing: Install robust temporary braces to prevent panels from tipping or falling

Precast Plant Safety: Utilize automated or controlled casting systems to improve safety during production

Training: Ensure workers and supervisors are trained on tilt-up installation procedures, rigging, and bracing methods

Pre-Job Planning: Conduct thorough risk assessments, high risk workshops and implement job-specific safety plans.

Communication: Use clear signals and radios during lifting operations to maintain coordinated efforts

Inspection: Regularly inspect rigging, braces, and lifting equipment for signs of wear or damage. Lifting equipment must be tested and tagged on a 3 monthly basis

Scheduling: Limit exposure by scheduling panel installation during low-traffic times, Lift plans are developed where required

Crane operators, riggers and dogmen are verified as appropriately qualified.

Overhead obstructions and services are identified and safe approach distances understood and documented.

Weather conditions are considered prior to conducting crane lifts.

Crane and Pre-Cast element lifting Permits have been submitted in the HammerTech system and as per client notification periods

Gloves are to be worn at all times when conducting rigging work, using chains or latches

Hardhats are worn at all times when conducting crane lifts