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Road Rail Excavator

SWMS · SWMS-10117

  • 25 job steps
  • Version 10
  • Earthmoving & Mobile Plant
  • Reads on any phone

This Road Rail Excavator Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls for operating an excavator on and around rail tracks and roads, so your workers can carry out their tasks safely.

It sets out 25 job steps, from liaising with the rail network owner, checking the weather and setting up the work area to general and rail operation, working near overhead electric lines and underground services, lifting, changing attachments, refuelling, completion and emergency response.

It includes detailed control measures for each hazard, with a risk matrix and hierarchy of controls, and you can add to or delete from it to suit your business.

It suits construction companies, rail maintenance teams, excavation contractors and civil engineers working on or near rail tracks and roads.

Preview of the Road Rail Excavator SWMS

Road Rail Excavator

SWMSVersion 10
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
Business contact phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
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 Plant
  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical

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

(add notes specific to this site)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Eye 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

    Liaise with Rail Network

    • Hazard

      Lack of communication

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure documented system for liaising with Rail Network owner. Include:

        • Procedures for Track Occupancy Authorities (TOA) and Track Work Authorities (TWA)

        • Training for all relevant persons in use of TOA/TWA (including scope and limitations)

        • Communication procedures between contractor and Rail Safety Manager/RIM/Protection Officer (PO) and Rail Network owner (other relevant persons)

        • Suitable signalling (auto-signals/hand signalers etc.)

      • Do not breach requirements of TWA, TOA or work plans/SWMS at any time

        • If changes must be made to work plans/areas – ensure these are formally undertaken and cleared with relevant authorities

        • Ensure formal handover for PO shift changeover. Hand-over Authority must be signed.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

24 more job steps, from Check weather conditions & prepare to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

25 job steps

  1. Liaise with Rail NetworkAgree track authorities and communication with the rail network owner
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot or cold conditions
  3. Working aloneSet up check-ins and a buddy for working alone
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPosition the vehicle, report in and assess the site
  5. Work area set-upBarricade the work area and set exclusion zones near traffic
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, spills and harm to vegetation, heritage and fauna
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  8. Manual tasksHandle and lift materials safely
  9. Delivery, set-up & removal of the machineTransport, tie down, load and unload the machine
  10. Establish a communication system with ground workersSet up communication between the operator and ground workers
  11. General operationInspect, mount and operate the excavator safely
  12. Rail operationFollow the rail network rules and track speed limit
  13. Controlling silica dustKeep the cab sealed and clean to control silica dust
  14. Loading trucksPosition the machine and truck for safe loading
  15. Operation on slopes or pilesTravel and work safely on slopes and piles
  16. TrenchingKeep the machine level and spoil back from the trench
  17. Working outside the cabin near the powered mobile plantStay clear of and visible to plant when outside the cabin
  18. Working near overhead electric linesKeep plant clear of overhead power lines
  19. Excavating near underground servicesLocate underground services before digging
  20. Lifting loads, e.g. pipesLift loads within the machine's limits, never over people
  21. Changing attachmentsChange attachments and hydraulic connections safely
  22. Operations with hydraulic attachmentsUse hydraulic attachments only as intended
  23. Fuelling the plantRefuel safely with an extinguisher on hand
  24. On completionLower attachments, shut down and secure the machine
  25. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies and plant roll-overs

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