Help ensure compliance & protect your team with this industry-leading SWMS. This Watercart Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides a structured approach to identifying and controlling risks associated with the operation of watercarts on worksites. It outlines hazard controls, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices to help businesses adhere to Australian workplace safety standards while ensuring worker and site safety.
 
Hazards & Control Measures Covered:
1️⃣ Planning & Risk Assessment:
Daily Pre-Start Meeting: Ensures all workers are briefed on site-specific hazards, plant movements, and emergency procedures before commencing work.
Unawareness of Hazards: Requires workers to attend safety briefings and complete pre-start inspections before operating equipment.
Pedestrian Restricted Areas: Defines exclusion zones to prevent workers from entering plant operating areas.
2️⃣ Watercart & Equipment Safety Controls:
Vehicle & Pedestrian Traffic Encroachment: Establishes exclusion zones and requires two-way communication between operators and site personnel.
Truck Not Fit for Use: Requires risk assessments, valid registration, logbooks, and maintenance records to confirm vehicle safety.
Mobilisation of Truck to Site: Ensures moving trucks are separated from pedestrians and only operated by competent, licensed drivers.
Mechanical Failures: Conducts daily pre-start inspections and scheduled maintenance to prevent equipment failure.
3️⃣ Operational & Site Safety Considerations:
Uneven Ground & Stability Risks: Operators must assess ground conditions and ensure truck loads are evenly distributed.
Reversing Hazards: Spotters must be used when reversing, and operators must maintain clear visibility.
Housekeeping & Work Area Cleanliness: Loose materials must be secured, spills cleaned, and access paths kept clear.
4️⃣ Manual Handling & Access Controls:
Strain Injury or Falls Accessing Cab: Requires drivers to use stairs and handrails with three points of contact.
Hoisting & Securing Equipment: Proper lifting techniques and securing of hoses must be followed.
5️⃣ Emergency Preparedness & Response:
Fire Safety Procedures: Fire extinguishers must be available on-site, and refuelling should only occur when the engine is off.
Incident & Injury Reporting: All accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions must be reported immediately to a supervisor.
Environmental Changes & Hazard Identification: Work must cease immediately if site conditions change or new hazards emerge.
Emergency Communications Failure: Backup communication methods such as HF radios or hand signals must be in place.
Accidents & Incidents: Workers must follow emergency response procedures, including activating site emergency plans and contacting emergency services.
 
Key Features of the SWMS:
Regulatory Compliance: Helps you align with Australian workplace safety laws and watercart operation regulations.
Hazard Identification & Risk Control: Comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate risks when operating watercarts.
Emergency Preparedness: Clear response plans for accidents, equipment failures, and emergency evacuations.
Fully Customisable Content: Easily editable to suit specific job sites and work environments.
 
Who is This SWMS Suitable For?
This Watercart SWMS is essential for:
Civil Construction & Earthmoving Teams
Roadwork & Dust Suppression Crews
Mining & Quarrying Operations
Any Worksite Using Watercarts for Dust Control & Soil Compaction
 
Additional Resources:
Included with the purchase is a free copy of our Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List.
 
Ensure your workforce is equipped with the right procedures for operating watercarts safely. Download the Watercart SWMS today and help maintain a safe and compliant workplace.