This 22-page Mobile Plant Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with the operation and movement of powered mobile plant on worksites.
 
Pre-filled, professionally developed, and ready to use, this SWMS is designed to help you meet your WHS obligations and support compliance with Australian safety legislation. It’s suitable for use across all Australian states and territories, and it’s fully editable in Microsoft Word so you can customise it with your business name, logo, and site-specific details.
 
Whether you operate excavators, ride-on sweepers, front loaders, or forklifts, this SWMS gives you the foundation to document a compliant, practical, and safe system of work - fast.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
Civil construction contractors
Equipment hire businesses
Earthmoving and excavation contractors
Warehousing, logistics and freight operators
Landscapers, local councils, and utilities
Rural/agricultural businesses operating tractors or loaders
Any business using powered mobile plant on site
 
What This SWMS Covers
Site preparation and hazard identification for mobile plant operations
Daily plant maintenance checks, inspections, and logbook protocols
Operator licencing and site-specific induction requirements
Stability assessments: ground condition, slope, water table, and load-bearing surface checks
Controlling crush injuries, struck-by incidents, and contact with overhead/underground power
Pre-start and operational checks for plant safety systems, hydraulics, fluid levels, alarms, and controls
Reversing protocols, spotter requirements, and traffic/pedestrian management
Refuelling controls, diesel spill response, and SDS usage
Attachments and towing safety, including three-point linkage requirements
Emergency response procedures and exclusion zone enforcement
Inclement weather protocols and safe shutdown of plant
Controls for unauthorised access and out-of-service configuration
Onsite servicing, burn and chemical hazard prevention
 
What’s Included in Your Template
HRCW Selection Table (includes “Work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant”)
Detailed risk assessment and risk rating matrix
Step-by-step safety procedures and control measures
PPE requirements and checklist (e.g., hard hat, high-vis, steel caps, eye protection)
Plant and equipment list
Legislative references, including Codes of Practice
Worker sign-off page for accountability
Easy-to-edit Microsoft Word format
 
This SWMS template for Mobile Plant 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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