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Road Profiler Machine

SWMS · SWMS-10679

  • 23 job steps
  • Version 1
  • Earthmoving & Mobile Plant
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for operating a road profiler machine, including the high-risk construction work involved: mobile plant movement, work near overhead electric lines and underground services, work near roads and traffic, and work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere.

It takes your crew through 23 job steps, from training, planning and transporting the machine on a float to operating the profiler and its conveyor, controlling silica dust, working on slopes, changing attachments, refuelling, completion and emergency response.

It suits construction companies that operate road profiling equipment, road maintenance and repair teams, and the safety officers and supervisors overseeing roadwork projects.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

Preview of the Road Profiler Machine SWMS

Road Profiler Operation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

SWMSVersion 1
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal Contractor (PC)
—
PC Address
—
PC phone
—
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job 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 Plant
  • Asbestos
  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical
  • Hazardous Atmosphere
  • Traffic Corridors

Planning and preparation

Planning

  • 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
  • Head Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • 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

    Training

    • Hazard

      Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) – dust inhalation

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Training and information provided to workers on RCS should include:

        • Identification of RCS dust through Safety Datasheet (SDS) or labels

        • Dust exposure prevention strategies

        • Checking controls are working and using them

        • When and how to use any respiratory protective equipment provided and what to do if something goes wrong (Including worker respirator fit and check processes).

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Powered mobile plant operation

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Ensure an effective system of communication between the machine operator and pedestrian workers established before work commences

      • Pedestrian workers instructed:

        • Not to approach the machine until the operator has agreed to their request to approach

        • On set distances to maintain from the machine while in operation

        • With the blind spots of the machine

      • All powered mobile plant operators must have:

        • Relevant training and licensing

        • The manufacturer's instruction manual is read and understood

        • Maintenance records

      • Pre-operational checks are conducted on all plant before use

      • Operators will follow the guidance provided in Safe Work Method Statements, Safe Work Procedures, Risk Assessments and as outlined by on-the-job induction or instruction

      • Under no circumstances is a faulty or damaged plant or equipment to be used.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

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. TrainingTrain workers on respirable crystalline silica and safe operation
  2. Working aloneArrange emergency communication and precautions for working alone
  3. PlanningCoordinate with contractors and plan for the weather
  4. Working outdoorsProtect workers from hyperthermia and hypothermia
  5. Machine transport on a floatTransport the machine on a float, clear of electric lines and securely loaded
  6. Profiler self-transportCheck the vehicle before travel and carry emergency equipment
  7. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPosition the vehicle and assess the site conditions
  8. Work area set-upSet up traffic management and visibility near roads
  9. EnvironmentProtect the environment from noise, dust, waste and spills
  10. House keepingKeep the work area clean to prevent slips, trips and falls
  11. Manual tasksReduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury from manual tasks
  12. Operating ProfilerOperate the profiler safely and respond to emergencies
  13. Conveyor operationUse the conveyor safely to protect pedestrians
  14. Controlling silica dustControl silica dust with an enclosed cabin and air filtering
  15. Operation on slopes or pilesAvoid rollover when working on slopes or piles
  16. Working outside the cabin near the powered mobile plantKeep safe distances and communicate with plant operators
  17. Working near overhead electric linesAssess the risk and keep safe distances from overhead electric lines
  18. Operation near/over underground servicesIdentify underground services before excavation
  19. Changing attachmentsChange attachments safely
  20. Operations with hydraulic attachmentsUse hydraulic attachments safely
  21. Fuelling on-siteRefuel safely on site
  22. On completionSecure the machine and site on completion
  23. Emergency responseRespond to injuries and environmental damage

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