This Manual Jack SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers lifting and supporting vehicles with a manual jack. It breaks the task into 6 activities, from the pre-operation inspection to post-work handover and 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
Mechanics and automotive workshops
Tyre services and roadside assistance businesses
Fleet and plant maintenance crews
Mobile mechanics servicing vehicles on site
Farm and machinery workshops
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of workshops use one as the written risk assessment for a task, 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
Pre-operation inspection of the jack for faults and missed maintenance
Vehicle falling off the jack and crush injuries while lifting
Damage to the vehicle from incorrect jacking
Manual handling injuries from positioning and operating the jack
Lowering the vehicle safely at the end of the job or workday
Oil leaks, hydraulic fluid spills, debris and trip hazards
Post-work inspection so the jack isn't left unsecured and tools aren't left out
Emergency response to crush injury, vehicle fall, fire or electrical fault
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 6 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 equipment list, maintenance checks and the training each worker needs
Daily pre-start and scheduled inspection requirements for the jack
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 using a manual jack?
Only if the work is high risk construction work, for example jacking a vehicle where powered mobile plant is moving or next to a road in use. In a workshop it isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage risks like crush injury from a vehicle falling off the jack, and a SWMS is a practical way to record how. Clients and prequalification portals often ask for one.
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.
