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Car Carrier

SWMS · SWMS-10676

  • 12 job steps
  • Version 3
  • Transport & Warehousing
  • Reads on any phone

This Car Carrier Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) guides operations involving car carriers, so that work is done safely and in line with the relevant regulations. It covers a wide range of job tasks, from planning and vehicle operation to emergency response, with a step-by-step approach to workplace safety.

The 12 job steps are planning, working alone, vehicle operation and transporting the load, parking, loading and unloading, vehicle travel, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, refuelling, on completion and emergency response.

It suits car carrier operators and transport businesses, and the supervisors and drivers who run the work.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

Preview of the Car Carrier SWMS

Car Carrier

SWMSVersion 3
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal Contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC Address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job Site Address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
—

Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • Mobile PlantMobile plant movement
  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesChemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalEnergised electrical installations or services
  • FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

Working with a risk of a fall over 2 metres

The fall from height hierarchy of control level considered when establishing controls:

  • L1Work on the ground or solid construction, not chosen
  • L2Use a passive fall restraint system, e.g. guard rails, scaffolding, EWP, not chosen
  • L3Use a work positioning system, e.g. travel restraint, rope access, not chosen
  • L4Use a fall arrest system, e.g. safety harness, catch platforms, not chosen
  • L5Implement administrative controls, e.g. signage or instruction, not chosen

No level has been chosen yet.

Planning and preparation

Planning/Preparation

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements

  • Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

  • Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work.

(specify the hold points)

Training/Licence

  • All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card

  • Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training.

    • Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.

  • Trained First Aider on site

  • All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs

  • Attend all site inductions/briefings

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

  • Only carry out work related to the contract

  • Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitor/Review

  • All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences

  • SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident

  • If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit

  • People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS

  • The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS

  • SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident

  • Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

Act, regulations, codes of practice references

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Hand Protection
  • Seat Belt

Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Long and loose hair must be tied back.

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Unplan route; unpermitted travel

      Before controls3 High
      Controls
      • Plan all driving routes as per State requirements for the size of the load

      • Permitted travel routes, travel times/curfews as required

      • Ensure the travel path will not damage utilities (gas, telecommunication, electrical, water or sewerage systems), bridges, rail, or other property

      • Ensure drivers/offsiders are fully briefed on the day's work requirements

      • In the absence of load-checking and warning devices, ensure operators are trained to recognise acceptable load distributions

      • Special provisions, certifications/permits required for oversize loads (check state authority for details)

      • In the absence of load checking and warning devices, ensure operators are trained to recognise acceptable loads.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Unplan route; unpermitted travel

      Before controls3 High
      Controls
      • Before delivery/pickup, the following information should be provided to the driver:

        • The restrictions on the types of vehicles that can be accepted

        • Presence of any overhead services/power lines

        • Delivery times

        • Site information, including loading/unloading area, parking facilities, reception, restrooms etc.

        • Reporting procedures on arrival and departure

        • Safety procedures on-site, such as wearing high-visibility clothing, mobile phones etc.

        • Availability and use of equipment

        • Person in charge of loading/unloading

        • Emergency contact details.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

11 more job steps, from Working alone to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

12 job steps

  1. PlanningPlan driving routes and brief drivers
  2. Working aloneCheck in with a second person when working alone
  3. Vehicle operation & transporting the loadInspect the vehicle and operate it safely
  4. ParkingPark the vehicle safely on site
  5. Loading and unloadingLoad and unload the vehicles safely
  6. Vehicle TravelSecure the load before travel
  7. EnvironmentLimit noise and vibration
  8. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  9. Manual tasksRest between shifts and avoid strain when tying down
  10. RefuellingRefuel safely, away from ignition sources
  11. On completionMake the vehicle safe and sign out on completion
  12. Emergency responseCall 000 and follow site emergency procedures

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