This 9-page Mechanical Lifting Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with performing mechanical lifting tasks using equipment such as jacks, hoists, cranes, and lifting attachments.
 
It’s pre-filled, ready to use, and created by WHS experts to help your business meet Work Health and Safety obligations and maintain compliance across all Australian states and territories. The document is fully editable in Microsoft Word, making it easy to customise with your company name, logo, and site-specific information.
 
Whether you're lifting materials, equipment, or components, this SWMS helps ensure that safe procedures are followed and that risks are effectively controlled throughout the lifting process.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
Construction and building companies
Manufacturing and production facilities
Warehousing and logistics businesses
Automotive workshops and service centres
Maintenance and repair contractors
Plant and equipment operators
Civil engineering and infrastructure providers
 
What This SWMS Covers
Daily pre-start meetings to communicate hazards and updates to all personnel onsite
Pre-operation inspections of lifting equipment to identify faults and ensure it is safe to use
Ground surface inspections and load travel planning to prevent rollover or instability
Clearance from overhead powerlines, with mandated distances for distribution and transmission lines
Collision and crush prevention measures, including exclusion zones and load bearing assessments
Safe equipment operation, such as wheel chocking, handbrake engagement, load positioning, and correct use of levers
Shutdown and isolation procedures, ensuring equipment is turned off, parked safely, and keys removed
General compliance monitoring and supervision to detect unsafe practices or changes to site conditions
Incident and emergency response procedures, including location of first aid kits, fire-fighting equipment, and emergency contacts
Reassessment protocols when site conditions change or new hazards emerge
 
What’s Included in Your Template
HRCW (High Risk Construction Work) Selection Table 
Risk assessment guidelines and a full risk rating calculator
Step-by-step procedures and control measures
Comprehensive list of potential hazards and how to manage them
PPE requirements clearly outlined
Plant and equipment checklist
References to relevant legislation, codes of practice, and Australian standards
Worker sign-off section for SWMS acknowledgment and qualifications
 
 
This SWMS template for Mechanical Lifting is an invaluable tool for quickly and effectively documenting your WHS systems. Designed for swift editing and customisation, it adapts easily to your operational needs - making it an essential part of your safety management toolkit.
 
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