This LPG Ride-on Sweeper SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled for preparing, operating, refuelling and maintaining an LPG-powered ride-on sweeper. It covers 14 activities, from pre-start checks and changing the LPG cylinder to emergency response, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Commercial and industrial cleaning contractors
Warehouses and distribution centres
Car park and shopping centre operators
Factories and manufacturing sites
Construction site cleaning contractors
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of businesses use one as the written risk assessment for operating plant like a sweeper, the same way others use a JSA or Safe Work Procedure.
Use it to
Show clients, insurers and auditors how you manage the risks
Apply for tenders, contracts and supplier panels
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and train them in the task
What this SWMS covers
Information for operators on new or introduced hazards
Preparation and pre-start checks for fire, crush, traffic and loss of control risks
Starting the sweeper and toxic gas inhalation
Changing and connecting the LPG cylinder, including leaks, cold burns and asphyxiation in low areas
Operating the sweeper without losing control or striking people and property
Emptying the hopper and dust inhalation
Working on or under a raised hopper and stored hydraulic pressure
Engine exhaust and carbon monoxide when sweeping indoors
Fuel spills, hydraulic leaks and dust discharge
Post-work checks for hot engine parts and unreported leaks or defects
Emergency response to fire, LPG leaks, crush injuries or collisions
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 14 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Plant and PPE list, with LPG cylinder, hose, connection and regulator leak checks before each shift
Induction and task specific training for sweeper operators
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for operating an LPG ride-on sweeper?
Only if the work is high risk construction work, for example sweeping on a construction site where other powered mobile plant is moving, or next to a road in use. Sweeping a warehouse, factory or car park isn't, so a SWMS isn't mandatory there. You still have to manage risks like carbon monoxide and LPG leaks, and a SWMS is a sound way to record how. Clients and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Does it cover using an LPG sweeper indoors?
Yes. It covers carbon monoxide from engine exhaust when sweeping indoors, and LPG building up in low or enclosed areas when changing or connecting the cylinder.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
