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Crane Truck Mounted

SWMS · SWMS-10133

  • 16 job steps
  • Version 8
  • Crane & Lifting Equipment
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for operating a truck-mounted crane, such as a Hiab, in construction and industrial environments.

It takes your crew through each step, from training, road operation, arriving on site and setting up the work area to communication with ground workers, crane and lifting gear inspections, pre-lift assessment, loading and unloading, changing attachments, refuelling, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work, the PPE the work needs and an emergency response.

It suits construction managers, logistics professionals, crane operators, safety officers and anyone involved in or overseeing truck-mounted crane operations.

Preview of the Crane Truck Mounted SWMS

Crane Truck Mounted

SWMSVersion 8
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)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
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 (HRCW)

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

  • Energised ElectricalWork on or near energised electrical installations or services
  • Mobile PlantWork in an area where there is any movement of powered mobile plant

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, licences, 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

Australian Government

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011

Codes of practice

  • Work Health and Safety (First Aid in the Workplace) Code of Practice 2015
  • Work Health and Safety (How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks) Code of Practice 2015
  • Work Health and Safety (Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace) Code of Practice 2015
  • Work Health and Safety (Managing the Work Environment and Facilities) Code of Practice 2015
  • Work Health and Safety (Construction Work) Code of Practice 2015

Australian Capital Territory

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Codes of practice

  • Work Health and Safety (First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice) Approval 2020
  • Work Health and Safety (How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice) Approval 2025
  • Work Health and Safety (Managing the Work Environment and Facilities) Code of Practice 2025
  • Work Health and Safety (Construction Work Code of Practice) Approval 2025
  • Work Health and Safety (Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice) 2025

Queensland

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Codes of practice

  • First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice 2021
  • How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2021
  • Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice 2021
  • Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice 2021

New South Wales

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025

Codes of practice

  • First Aid in the workplace code of practice 2020
  • How to manage work health and safety risks code of practice 2019
  • Managing the work environment and facilities code of practice 2019
  • Managing the risks of plant in the workplace code of practice 2022
  • Construction work code of practice 2019

Northern Territory

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011

Codes of practice

  • First aid in the workplace – Code of practice 2022
  • How to manage work health and safety risks - Code of practice 2026
  • Managing risks of plant in the workplace Code of Practice 2026
  • Managing the work environment and facilities - Code of practice 2026
  • Construction work - code of practice 2026

South Australia

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2012
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2012

Codes of practice

  • First Aid in the Workplace: Code of practice 2020
  • How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks: Code of practice 2020
  • Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace: Code of practice 2020
  • Managing the Work Environment and Facilities: Code of practice 2020
  • Construction work Code of Practice 2024

Tasmania

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2012
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022

Codes of practice

  • First Aid in the Workplace - Code of practice 2020
  • How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks - Code of practice 2024
  • Managing the Work Environment and Facilities - Code of practice 2024
  • Construction Work - Code of practice 2024
  • Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace - Code of practice 2024

Western Australia

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2020
  • Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022

Codes of practice

  • First aid in the workplace - Code of Practice 2022
  • How to manage work health and safety risks – Code of practice 2022
  • Managing risks of plant in the workplace – Code of practice 2022
  • Managing the work environment and facilities – Code of practice 2022
  • Construction work – Code of practice 2022

Victoria

Acts and regulations

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
  • Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Hand 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

    Training

    • Hazard

      Lack of training resulting in injuries & fatalities

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • All operators have the appropriate driver's Licence for truck

      • Trained & competent to operate the type of truck, crane & attachments they are using

      • A Vehicle Loading Crane HRW Licence or one of the four slewing mobile crane HRW licences is required to operate a vehicle loading crane with a capacity of 10 metre tonnes or more.

        * To calculate Metres Tonnes – Load x radius = Lift performance rating (in metre tonnes).

      • Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of loads

      • Knowledge of types of crane and their functions

      • Types of lifting equipment and slinging techniques for use.

      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 Road operation 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. TrainingCheck operators hold the right licences and training for the truck, crane and attachments
  2. Road operationInspect the vehicle before travel and drive to the site safely
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the site supervisor and assess the site conditions
  4. Work area set-upSet up the truck on firm, level ground with exclusion zones and power line clearances
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, fuels and chemicals to protect the environment
  6. HousekeepingKeep the work area clean, well lit and free of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksHandle materials safely to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
  8. Establish a communication systemAgree on communication between the crane operator and ground workers before work starts
  9. Pre-inspect craneComplete the pre-start checks, test the controls and extend the outriggers before lifting
  10. Select and inspect load equipmentInspect slings, chains, hooks and tag lines before and after use
  11. Pre-lift assessmentCheck the load's weight, centre of gravity, slinging and landing area before lifting
  12. Loading & unloadingLift loads vertically within the crane's rated capacity, keeping people clear
  13. Changing lift attachmentsInspect and change attachments to the manufacturer's instructions
  14. Refuelling on siteRefuel away from ignition sources with the right fire extinguisher on hand
  15. On completionStow the crane and outriggers, secure the load and sign out
  16. Emergency responseCall 000, follow the site emergency procedures and give first aid

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