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Light Vehicle on Construction

SWMS · SWMS-10653

  • 16 job steps
  • Version 2

This Light Vehicle on Construction Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the safety steps, hazards and controls associated with the operation of light vehicles on construction sites.

It covers 16 job steps: working alone, training in the use of equipment, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, loading and unloading, travel to, on and from sites, arrival and site conditions, weather, working near powered mobile plant, vehicle accidents and breakdowns, maintenance, fuelling, completion and emergency response.

It suits site supervisors, construction workers, safety officers and project managers on construction projects where light vehicles are used.

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Light Vehicle on Construction

SWMSVersion 2
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
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Principal Contractor (PC)
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PC address
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PC phone
—
Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job site address
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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
  • 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
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Sun Protection

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

    Working alone

    • Hazard

      Emergency

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • A ‘Buddy’ system is utilised for high-risk tasks undertaken in remote locations or working in isolation

      • A procedure is developed, and in place for regular contact with people working remotely or in isolation, the procedure should identify:

        • Travel itineraries, locations, scheduled contact people and times

        • Sufficient supplies of water, food, fuel & supplies needed

        • An emergency response

        • Appropriate vehicles

        • Safety equipment including first aid

      • Develop and implement a communication protocol:

        • Mobile phones/radios to be kept on the worker at all times

        • Mobile phones/radios to be kept switched on

        • The workers must call supervisor upon arrival and departure and regular call-ins over shift (at least 1 per hour)

        • Emergency procedures must be in place if the worker does not contact at designated times

        • Supervisor must have address details, expected arrival/departure and visit duration times

        • Supervisors have details of the workers’ vehicle (registration, colour, make, model)

        • The worker is to attend only the site directed by the supervisor

        • Emergency procedures in place if call-ins not followed or communication lost with the worker

          • Call-in times must be agreed with the worker/s and supervisor and based on the risk level expected at the site.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

15 more job steps, from Training in the use of equipment to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

16 job steps

  1. Working aloneKeep in regular contact with people working alone
  2. Training in the use of equipmentTrain workers in the equipment and keep it maintained
  3. EnvironmentProtect the environment and control pollution
  4. House keepingPrevent slips, trips and falls
  5. Manual tasksUse safe postures and lifts to avoid manual task injuries
  6. Loading & unloading vehicleLoad, restrain and unload the vehicle safely
  7. Travel to, on & from sitesTravel safely to, on and from sites
  8. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site and check conditions on arrival
  9. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and work safely in it
  10. Working near powered mobile plantStay clear of powered mobile plant
  11. Vehicle accidentRespond to a vehicle accident
  12. Vehicle breakdownRespond to a vehicle breakdown
  13. Vehicle maintenanceService and maintain the vehicle
  14. FuellingRefuel safely and prevent fire
  15. On completionSign out and follow communication protocols on completion
  16. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies

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