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Mobile Concrete Batching Machine

SWMS · SWMS-10055

  • 12 job steps
  • Version 7

The Mobile Concrete Batching Machine Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) guides the operation of a mobile concrete batching plant, ensuring safety in the workplace. It addresses the hazards and controls associated with mobile plant movement, pressurised systems, and working in potentially contaminated or flammable atmospheres.

It covers 12 job steps, from training and checking the weather to site set-up, delivery and pickup of the batching plant, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, plant operation, maintenance, refuelling, completion and emergency response.

It suits construction companies, site managers and supervisors, mobile plant operators and safety officers involved in the operation of mobile concrete batching plants.

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Mobile Concrete Batching Machine

SWMSVersion 7
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
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Phone #
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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Signature
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Date
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Contact phone #
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Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
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PC phone #
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job site address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
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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
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

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

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Breathing Protection
  • Sun Protection
  • Seat Belt

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Training

    • Hazard

      Silica dust exposure

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Training and Information provided to workers on respirable crystalline silica (RCS) should include:

        • Identification of RCS dust through Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or labels

        • Dust exposure prevention strategies

        • Checking controls are working and using them

        • When and how to use any respiratory protective equipment provided and what to do if something goes wrong (Including worker respirator fit and check processes).

      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 Check weather conditions & prepare 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. TrainingTrain workers on silica dust and its controls
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and plan for hot or cold conditions
  3. Arrival on-site, site assessmentReport on arrival and assess the site
  4. Site set-up, delivery & pickup of batching plantPosition, tie down, load and unload the batching plant and locate services
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, fuels, run-off and fauna
  6. House keepingKeep the plant and walkways clear and mount the plant safely
  7. Manual tasksLift and handle items safely
  8. Batching plant operationRun the plant with guards and exclusion zones, and lock out for blockages
  9. Maintenance on siteIsolate the plant for maintenance and handle hydraulics and hot parts safely
  10. RefuellingRefuel safely and avoid contact with fuel
  11. On completionShut down, secure and inspect the plant, then sign out
  12. Emergency responseCall 000, follow emergency procedures, give first aid and report

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