Help ensure compliance & protect your team with this industry-leading SWMS. This Truck Mounted Crane Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides a structured approach to identifying and controlling risks associated with operating truck-mounted cranes. It outlines hazard controls, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices to help businesses adhere to Australian workplace safety standards when lifting, moving, and placing loads.
 
Hazards & Control Measures Covered:
1️⃣ Planning & Risk Assessment
Site Induction & Pre-Start Meeting – Ensures all personnel are briefed on site-specific hazards, emergency procedures, and required PPE before work begins.
Unawareness of Hazards – Requires workers to be informed about site hazards, workplace risks, and emergency procedures before commencing work.
Risk Assessment & Site Inspection – Ensures visual inspections and hazard assessments are conducted before crane operation.
Plant & Equipment Pre-Start Checks – Mandates daily inspections of the truck-mounted crane and lifting gear to confirm operational safety.
2️⃣ Crane Setup & Operation
Crane Stability & Ground Conditions – Requires assessment of ground conditions and proper use of outriggers as per manufacturer’s instructions.
Traffic & Pedestrian Management – Mandates following the Site Traffic Management Plan and ensuring high-visibility clothing is worn by all personnel.
Lifting Attachments & Load Restraint – Ensures all rigging and lifting attachments are appropriately rated, checked for defects, and correctly used.
Load Stability & Placement – Mandates that loads are stable before release and no lifting occurs over or near personnel.
Exclusion Zones & Spotters – Requires maintaining a safe working distance from the crane and using spotters for clear communication.
3️⃣ Load Handling & Movement
Pinch Points & Manual Handling Risks – Emphasises correct manual handling techniques when attaching and removing slings, ropes, or chains.
Dropped Load Prevention – Ensures secure slinging, correct use of tag lines, and maintaining exclusion zones under suspended loads.
Vehicle Movement Risks – Requires securing loads before truck movement and following designated traffic pathways.
4️⃣ Electrical Hazards & Overhead Power Lines
Pre-Lift Power Line Check – Mandates an assessment of the work area for overhead electrical conductors before crane operation.
Minimum Safe Working Distances – Requires compliance with exclusion zones around live power lines unless additional controls are in place.
Emergency Procedures for Electrical Contact – Outlines response actions if the crane makes contact with overhead power lines, including immediate work cessation and activation of site emergency protocols.
5️⃣ Emergency Preparedness & Response
First Aid & Incident Reporting – Ensures personnel know first aid locations and emergency response procedures.
Fire Safety & Equipment Familiarisation – Requires workers to be aware of the location and use of firefighting equipment.
Site Evacuation & Emergency Communication – Mandates awareness of site-specific emergency procedures, including contact details for emergency services.
 
Key Features of the SWMS:
Regulatory Compliance – Helps you align with Australian workplace safety laws and crane operation regulations.
Hazard Identification & Risk Control – Comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate crane-related dangers.
Emergency Preparedness – Clear response plans for electrical hazards, load stability, and worksite incidents.
Fully Customisable Content – Easily editable to suit specific job sites and work environments.
 
Who is This SWMS Suitable For?
This Truck Mounted Crane SWMS is essential for:
Crane Truck Operators & Riggers
Construction & Industrial Worksites
Transport & Logistics Companies Handling Heavy Loads
Any Workplace Using a Truck-Mounted Crane for Lifting Operations
 
Additional Resources:
Included with the purchase is a free copy of our Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List to support your WHS documentation.
 
Ensure your workforce is equipped with the right procedures for truck-mounted crane operations. Download the Truck Mounted Crane SWMS today and help maintain a safe and compliant workplace.