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Earthmoving Equipment

SWMS · SWMS-10533

  • 23 job steps
  • Version 8

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for operating earthmoving equipment, and sets out the control measures that reduce the risks.

It takes your crew through each job step, from working outdoors, working alone, arriving on site and setting up the work area to machine operation, silica dust, loading trucks, slopes, trenching, work near overhead and underground services, fuelling, completion and emergency response.

It suits businesses operating a wide range of earthmoving equipment, including skid-steers/Bobcats, backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders and bulldozers.

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Earthmoving Equipment

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
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Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal Contractor (PC)
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PC Address
—
PC phone
—
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
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
  • 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
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

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
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Sun Protection
  • Seat Belt

Job Steps, Hazards and Controls

  • Work activity

    Check weather conditions & prepare

    • Hazard

      Extreme weather

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Check weather conditions – do not work in extreme conditions

      • Reschedule works to work in more moderate temperatures.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
      • Operatorto follow controls
    • Hazard

      Hyperthermia; hypothermia

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure vehicle cabin is air-conditioned

      • Workers trained to recognise the symptoms of hyperthermia and hypothermia

      • Hot conditions. Ensure:

        • Suitable protective clothing

        • Sun brim on hard hats

        • Safety glasses - UV rated

        • Use 30+ sunscreen on exposed skin

        • Adequate drinking water

        • Access to shade on breaks

        • Adequate breaks.

      • Cold conditions. Ensure:

        • Schedule warm-up breaks

        • Hold breaks inside

        • Dress warmly in layers

        • Stay dry (wet clothing chills the body rapidly)

        • Workers must get out of the cold as soon as they can if starting to feel symptoms

        • Alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine and certain medications increase susceptibility to cold.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
      • Operatorto follow controls

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

22 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

23 job steps

  1. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for conditions
  2. Working aloneKeep in contact when working alone
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsCheck the site on arrival
  4. Work area set-upSet up a safe work area
  5. EnvironmentProtect the environment around the work
  6. House keepingKeep the work site clean and orderly
  7. Manual tasksHandle manual tasks to prevent strain and injury
  8. Delivery, set-up & removal of the machineDeliver, set up and remove the machine safely
  9. Establish a communication system with ground workersSet up communication between the operator and ground workers
  10. Machine operationOperate the machine safely
  11. Controlling silica dustControl silica dust from the cabin
  12. Loading trucksLoad trucks safely
  13. Operation on slopes or pilesOperate safely on slopes and piles
  14. TrenchingTrench safely
  15. Working outside the cabin near the powered mobile plantWork safely outside the cabin near mobile plant
  16. Working near overhead electric linesWork safely near overhead electric lines
  17. Excavating near underground servicesExcavate safely near underground services
  18. Lifting loads, e.g. pipesLift loads safely
  19. Changing attachmentsChange attachments safely
  20. Operations with hydraulic attachmentsOperate hydraulic attachments safely
  21. Fuelling the plantRefuel the plant safely
  22. On completionShut down and secure the machine on completion
  23. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies

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