This 10-page Plant and Equipment Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with operating or working in the vicinity of powered mobile plant and equipment on site.
 
It’s pre-filled, ready to use, and created by experienced WHS professionals to help you meet your WHS obligations and maintain compliance across a wide range of worksites. Suitable for all Australian states and territories, this SWMS is fully editable in Microsoft Word format, allowing easy customisation with your company name, logo, and site-specific details.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
Ideal for businesses and contractors that work in and around mobile plant and equipment environments, including:
Civil construction companies
Earthmoving and excavation contractors
Building and infrastructure contractors
Mining and quarry operators
Warehousing, logistics and freight services
Landscaping and roadworks providers
Utilities and infrastructure maintenance teams
 
What This SWMS Covers
Conducting daily pre-start meetings to identify new hazards and communicate changes
Site-specific inductions and training requirements for plant operators and personnel
Working within and around exclusion zones where mobile plant is in operation
Managing risks of being struck by moving vehicles or machinery
Safe practices for reversing plant, including use of spotters and drive-in/drive-out
Communication protocols including use of two-way radios and hazard reporting
Housekeeping controls to reduce trip hazards and prevent site obstructions
Procedures for inclement weather affecting plant operations
Lockout/tag-out procedures for unauthorised or faulty equipment
Emergency response actions for injury, equipment failure or environmental change
Risk of plant rollover, arm/boom failure and interaction with pedestrians
Continuous monitoring by the Site Manager and enforcement of compliance
 
What’s Included in Your Template
HRCW Selection Table 
Risk assessment guidelines and a clear risk rating matrix
Detailed step-by-step safety procedures and control measures
PPE requirements for plant-related work (hard hats, high-vis, harnesses, etc.)
Plant and equipment safety checks
Relevant WHS legislation, codes of practice and compliance references
Worker sign-off page with licence and qualification fields
 
This SWMS template for Working Around Plant and Equipment 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.
 
Perfect for tenders, safety audits, and day-to-day operations, this template saves you time and effort while helping your business stay safe and compliant.
 
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