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Delivery-Removal Service

SWMS · SWMS-10215

9 job steps
Version 8

This Delivery-Removal Service Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides guidelines for safely conducting pick-up and delivery services, including handling goods such as flowers, white goods and furnishings. It outlines the safety measures needed to manage the hazards of these activities.

It covers 9 job steps: planning, travel to, from and between sites, pick-up and delivery, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, vehicle maintenance, fuelling and emergency response.

It suits logistics and delivery companies, drivers and delivery personnel, logistics coordinators and site supervisors.

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Delivery-Removal Service

SWMSVersion 8

Company doing the work: [Company]
Business contact: —
Phone #: —
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work): —
Signature: —
Date: —
Contact phone #: —

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
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 and licences

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.

Monitoring and 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
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
Planning
- Hazard
  Emergency
  Before controls4 Acute
  Controls
  - Avoid people working alone, use a buddy system to provide immediate support
  - Have a reliable communication system in place and test regularly.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

Work activity
Travel to, from & between sites
Check the driver and vehicle, drive safely and respond to an accident
Work activity
Pick-up & delivery
Park safely, watch for mobile plant and secure the load
Work activity
Environment
Control noise, emissions, waste, fuel and vehicle movement
Work activity
House keeping
Keep the area clear and avoid slips, trips and falls from the vehicle
Work activity
Manual tasks
Set up the seat, use lifting aids and lift within limits
Work activity
Vehicle maintenance
Service the vehicle and keep its logbook
Work activity
Fuelling
Refuel away from ignition sources and avoid contact with fuel
Work activity
Emergency response
Call 000, follow emergency procedures and give first aid

Permits

Plant and equipment

Hazardous substances

Supervisory arrangements

SWMS sign-off

This SWMS developed in consultation and cooperation with workers and relevant organisation representatives. I have read the above SWMS, and I understand its contents. I confirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certification, to conduct the task as described. I agree to comply with safety requirements within this SWMS, including risk control measures, safe work instructions, and PPE described.

Worker’s name	Job role / positione.g. supervisor, worker, trainee	Licences, competencies & qualificationsType / descriptionClassNumber	Date	Signature
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)

Hierarchy of controls

Risk matrix

Step 1: Determine likelihood

Step 2: Determine consequence

Step 3: Determine the risk score

Likelihood ↑	InsignificantNo effect, or so minor that the effect is acceptable	MinorMinor first aid treatment, minimal business disruption, minimal environmental effect	ModerateSerious injuries, medium business interruption, medium environmental impact	MajorExtensive injuries or fatality, significant business interruption, environmental harm, prosecution	CatastrophicMultiple permanent disabilities or fatalities, business failure, substantial environmental harm, prosecution or imprisonment
	Consequence →
Almost certainExpected in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
LikelyWill probably occur in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
PossibleCould possibly occur at some time	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
UnlikelyUnlikely but possible	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
RareHighly unlikely to occur	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High

1 LowRecord and monitor. Proceed with work, and review the risks regularly.
2 ModerateMaintain control measures. Be cautious when working, and monitor and review regularly.
3 HighReview before commencing work. Introduce new controls or maintain high-level controls to lower the risk level, and monitor the controls frequently.
4 AcuteDo not proceed until the risk level is reduced. Immediately introduce high-level controls, and re-assess before proceeding.

Step 4: Record risk

8 more job steps, from Travel to, from & between sites to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

9 job steps

PlanningSet up a buddy system and test communications
Travel to, from & between sitesCheck the driver and vehicle, drive safely and respond to an accident
Pick-up & deliveryPark safely, watch for mobile plant and secure the load
EnvironmentControl noise, emissions, waste, fuel and vehicle movement
House keepingKeep the area clear and avoid slips, trips and falls from the vehicle
Manual tasksSet up the seat, use lifting aids and lift within limits
Vehicle maintenanceService the vehicle and keep its logbook
FuellingRefuel away from ignition sources and avoid contact with fuel
Emergency responseCall 000, follow emergency procedures and give first aid

Delivery-Removal Service

Site management plan

High-risk construction work