Light Vehicle on Construction
- Company doing the work
- [Company]
- Business contact and phone
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- Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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- Responsible person's phone
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- Responsible person's signature
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- Date signed
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- Principal Contractor (PC)
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- PC address
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- PC phone
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- 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 AcuteControlsA ‘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 ModerateResponsible- 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.
