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Truck Mounted Hydro Excavation

SWMS · SWMS-10325

  • 19 job steps
  • Version 8
  • Civil Works
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls associated with the general operation of truck mounted hydro excavation.

It takes your crew through 19 job steps, from planning and road operation to hydro jetting, vacuum operation, unloading the tank, backfilling, re-fuelling and emergency response. It includes controls for high-risk construction work, environmental protection, the safe use of equipment and the handling of hazardous substances.

It suits construction companies, civil engineers and contractors, environmental management professionals, safety officers and site supervisors involved in truck mounted hydro excavation.

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

Preview of the Truck Mounted Hydro Excavation SWMS

Truck Mounted Hydro Excavation

SWMSVersion 8
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)
[Principal contractor]
PC Address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job Site Address
[Site address]
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

  • Mobile PlantMobile plant movement
  • AsbestosAsbestos disturbance
  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesChemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalEnergised electrical installations or services
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

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

(add site-specific notes)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • 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

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Lack of excavation plan

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Assess the intended excavation site:

        • Location (roadside, residential, waterway etc.)

        • Route (length/depth)

        • Soil type (seek geological surveys where required to ensure suitable soils for nozzles – clay/sand/rocks etc.

      • Develop an excavation plan:

        • Developed by suitably competent people

        • Detail environmental impacts, risk assessments and controls

        • Check for any manhole/confined space entry requirements (ensure permit system in place).

      • Contact 'Dial before you Dig' and Local Authorities to obtain utility maps of intended work areas.

      • Identify underground assets (location and type)

      • Where possible, arrange with asset owners for power to be isolated to utilities in the work area for the duration of works. If necessary as a result of a risk assessment)

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Unlicensed truck operator & untrained personnel

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • All operators must be licensed and deemed competent on the make/model and type of truck that will be operated

      • Note: In the absence of load checking and warning devices, ensure operators are trained to recognise acceptable load distributions

      • Ensure all relevant workers have undertaken training and/or received instruction in the use of the truck and control measures. Include:

        • All operators trained in safe and correct methods of operation before including all operational and safety data furnished by the manufacturer

        • All personnel trained on the hazards & precautions of high-pressure water & compressed air.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

18 more job steps, from Road operation to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

19 job steps

  1. PlanningAssess the site, develop an excavation plan and confirm operators are licensed and trained
  2. Road operationInspect the truck, drive it safely and respond to a vehicle accident
  3. EnvironmentControl noise, emissions, waste, fuel spills and runoff to waterways
  4. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
  5. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear to prevent slips, trips and falls
  6. Manual tasksKeep materials close and lift safely, with team or mechanical help for heavy items
  7. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and non-powered tools safely
  8. Hazardous substance / chemical useUse hazardous substances as the SDS directs, with PPE and hygiene controls
  9. Obtaining water from a hydrant or another water source, e.g. creek/damFill from a hydrant or other water source with the truck secured and the public protected
  10. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and check for traffic, underground services and overhead power lines
  11. Manhole / pit safetyLift pit lids safely without entering the pit, and control atmospheres and asbestos
  12. PumpsOperate pumps safely to prevent burns and carbon monoxide build-up
  13. Hydro jettingBarricade the area and use high-pressure water safely near utilities
  14. Vacuum operationCheck the vacuum relief valve and operate the vacuum system with two operators
  15. Unloading / emptying tankUnload the tank on stable ground with pedestrians clear
  16. Backfilling excavation manuallyBackfill by hand using wheelbarrows and hand tools safely
  17. Re-fuellingRefuel without smoking, with the right extinguisher, avoiding fuel contact
  18. On completionSecure the site and truck and sign out
  19. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures, give first aid and report the incident

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