Side Lifter-Articulated Truck

SWMS · SWMS-10647

12 job steps
Version 3
Earthmoving & Mobile Plant
Reads on any phone

This Safe Work Method Statement covers the hazards and controls for operating a side lifter articulated truck. It runs from planning the route and permits through vehicle operation, transporting the load and arriving at site to loading and unloading containers.

It takes your crew through 12 job steps, including working near overhead electric lines, housekeeping, manual tasks, environmental impact, refuelling, completion and emergency response.

It suits transport companies, construction project managers, logistics and warehouse supervisors, and safety officers and compliance managers working with side lifter trucks in the construction and logistics sectors.

Side Lifter-Articulated Truck

SWMSVersion 3

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): [Principal contractor]

PC address: —
PC phone: [PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC: —
Job site address: [Site address]
Business phone: —
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
Hazardous 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
Hand Protection
Seat Belt

Job steps, hazards and controls

Work activity
Planning
- Hazard
  Unplanned route; unpermitted travel
  Before controls4 Acute
  Controls
  - Plan all driving routes as per State requirements for the size of the load
  - Permitted travel routes travel times/curfews as required
  - Ensure travel path will not damage utilities (gas, telecommunication, electrical, water or sewerage systems), or bridges, rail, or other property
  - Ensure drivers/offsiders fully briefed on the day's work requirements
  - Special provisions, certifications/permits required for oversize loads (check state authority for details)
  - In the absence of load checking and warning devices, ensure operators are trained to recognise acceptable loads.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
  - Operatorto follow controls

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

Work activity
Working alone
Let someone know where you are and check in
Work activity
Vehicle operation & transporting the load
Inspect the truck, manage fatigue and transport the load
Work activity
Arriving at site
Follow the traffic management plan and park safely
Work activity
Working near overhead electric lines
Keep clear of overhead electric lines
Work activity
House keeping
Keep the work area clean and clear
Work activity
Manual tasks
Avoid awkward postures and take regular breaks
Work activity
Pick-up/set-down load
Load and unload on stable ground and keep ground workers clear
Work activity
Environment
Limit noise, dust, waste and fuel spills
Work activity
Refuelling
Refuel to the manual with no smoking and the right extinguisher
Work activity
On completion
Secure the truck and sign everyone out
Work activity
Emergency response
Call 000, give first aid and complete an incident report

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)
		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

	Criteria	Description

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

11 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

12 job steps

PlanningPlan the route and check permits
Working aloneLet someone know where you are and check in
Vehicle operation & transporting the loadInspect the truck, manage fatigue and transport the load
Arriving at siteFollow the traffic management plan and park safely
Working near overhead electric linesKeep clear of overhead electric lines
House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear
Manual tasksAvoid awkward postures and take regular breaks
Pick-up/set-down loadLoad and unload on stable ground and keep ground workers clear
EnvironmentLimit noise, dust, waste and fuel spills
RefuellingRefuel to the manual with no smoking and the right extinguisher
On completionSecure the truck and sign everyone out
Emergency responseCall 000, give first aid and complete an incident report

Side Lifter-Articulated Truck

Site management plan

High-risk construction work