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Vacuum Service Truck

SWMS · SWMS-10259

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 7
  • Civil Works
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for operating a truck-mounted vacuum service for industrial waste and liquid removal.

It takes your crew through fourteen job steps: planning, working alone, road travel and site operation, arrival on site, site set-up, weather, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, vacuum operation, emptying the load, fuelling the vehicle, completion and emergency response.

It suits businesses in waste management, construction and any operation that needs vacuum services, including construction companies, waste management firms, environmental service providers and contractors operating vacuum trucks.

Preview of the Vacuum Service Truck SWMS

Vacuum Service Truck

SWMSVersion 7
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
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Phone #
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Signature
—
Date
—
Contact phone #
—
Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
PC phone #
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job site address
[Site address]
Is the work associated with 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
  • Gas MainsWork on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesWork on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalWork on or near energised electrical installations or services
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor
  • 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 (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Seat Belt

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Infection; Disease

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure workers immunised for hepatitis “B” and tetanus.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

13 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

14 job steps

  1. PlanningImmunise workers against hepatitis B and tetanus
  2. Working aloneImplement communication protocols and ensure a second person is aware of the worker's location.
  3. Road travel to site & site operationCheck the truck is registered and roadworthy, and drive to the road rules
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPosition the vehicle safely and comply with site-specific induction requirements.
  5. Site set-upSet up exclusion zones and communication with ground workers
  6. Check weather conditions & prepareAssess environmental conditions and implement necessary precautions.
  7. EnvironmentManage environmental impacts, including waste disposal and noise control.
  8. House keepingMaintain cleanliness and order to prevent slips, trips, and falls.
  9. Manual tasksFollow fatigue management guidelines and ergonomic practices to prevent injuries.
  10. Vacuum operationCheck the vacuum equipment and operate it safely
  11. Emptying loadConduct unloading safely, ensuring the area is clear of personnel.
  12. Fuelling the vehicleAdhere to safety measures during refuelling to prevent fire hazards.
  13. On completionSecure the vehicle and inspect equipment for any damage.
  14. Emergency responseCall 000 and follow site emergency procedures

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