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Remote Areas Driving

SWMS · SWMS-10214

  • 15 job steps
  • Version 10
  • Miscellaneous
  • Reads on any phone

This Remote Areas Driving Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the safety steps and necessary controls for safely operating a 4WD vehicle in remote areas.

It covers 15 job steps, from implementing the remote and isolated work plan, training and assessing travel conditions to vehicle operation, bushfires, crossing rivers and creeks, driving in sand and mud, vehicle recovery, accidents and breakdowns, tyre changes, insects and reptiles, fuelling on-site, completing the journey and emergency response.

It identifies and controls the hazards of remote area driving, includes emergency response for high-risk situations, and addresses measures to minimise the environmental impact of remote operations.

It suits businesses and individuals whose work involves driving in remote areas, including mining and exploration teams, construction and engineering field workers, environmental research groups, and emergency and rescue services.

Preview of the Remote Areas Driving SWMS

Remote Areas Driving

SWMSVersion 10
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
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Date signed
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Principal Contractor (PC)
—
PC Address
—
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

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Breathing 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

    Implement Remote & isolated work plan

    • Hazard

      Emergency

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Before undertaking 4WD activities in remote areas, careful planning and preparation must be undertaken:

        • Select the most appropriate vehicle for the conditions

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

        • All safety equipment including first aid & vehicle breakdown/rescue/tool kits & fire extinguisher(s) are checked before departure, fit for purpose, and regularly maintained

        • Hazard reporting procedures.

        • Safety equipment including first aid

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

        • All relevant workers are appraised for required competencies & for any pre-existing medical conditions if working in remote or isolated locations.

      • A procedure is developed for regular contact with people working remotely or in isolation, which outlines the frequency, nominated time, and method of contact appropriate for the work location and conditions

      • An immediate supervisor or manager is aware of travel itineraries, current locations & what tasks are being undertaken in the remote area(s)

      • Scheduled contact people and Injury reporting procedures are developed and in place

      • Mobile & satellite phones and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is fit for purpose, tested before departure & phones have spare, fully charged batteries and facilities for continuing charging

      • An emergency response procedure is developed & followed by the works depot or office if staff in remote areas fails to make scheduled contact at the nominated time.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

14 more job steps, from Training to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

15 job steps

  1. Implement Remote & isolated work planPrepare and check before driving in remote areas
  2. TrainingCheck all operators are licensed, competent and trained
  3. Assess travel conditionsCheck weather, road and track conditions
  4. Vehicle operation (Travel)Operate the vehicle safely and follow the road rules
  5. EnvironmentLimit the environmental impact of remote driving
  6. BushfiresDrive safely in areas with bushfire risk
  7. Crossing rivers & creeksCross rivers and creeks safely
  8. Driving in sand/mudDrive through sand and mud without bogging the vehicle
  9. Vehicle recovery operationsRecover vehicles safely using snatch straps, jacks and winches
  10. Accidents / breakdownsRespond to an accident or vehicle breakdown
  11. Repairs, i.e., tyre changesCarry out roadside repairs such as tyre changes safely
  12. Contact with insects & reptilesAvoid dangerous insects and reptiles
  13. Fuelling on-siteRefuel safely to prevent fires and exposure to fuel
  14. On completionFollow the controls through to the end of the trip
  15. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies and failed check-ins

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Reviews

  • Documentation thorough and well done. Excellent documentation covering water crossings, wheel changing and major vehicle recovery options.

    BillVerified purchase

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