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This Earthmoving Equipment SWMS covers the hazards of using earthmoving equipment and associated controls. You can use this document as part of your risk management process to cover site-specific conditions and workers’ roles.

An effective Mobile Plant for Earthmoving SWMS will reduce the likelihood of injury occurring when carrying out tasks involving machinery operation by ensuring that all reasonable precautions have been taken against potential hazards.

This excavator safe work method statement will also help you meet legislative requirements under state/territory WHS regulations while providing practical guidance for managing workplace safety risks related to earthmoving equipment.

This SWMS is suitable for businesses operating, but not limited to:

Skid-steer/Bobcats
Backhoes
Excavators
Front-end Loaders
Tractors
Track Drott Loaders
Additional controls are included for Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Out-of-Hours/Night Work, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work, Remotely &/or Isolated Work, Silica Dust & Environmental Considerations.

Job Steps Covered in the Earthmoving Equipment SWMS:
(includes potential hazards and control measures)

Working Outdoors
Working Alone
Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
Work Area Set-up
Environment
Housekeeping
Manual Tasks
Delivery, Set-up & Removal of the Machine
Establish a Communication System with Ground Workers
Machine Operation
Controlling Silica Dust
Loading Trucks
Operation on Slopes or Piles
Trenching
Working Outside the Cabin near the Powered Mobile Plant
Working near Overhead Electric Lines
Excavating near Underground Services
Lifting Loads (e.g. pipes)
Changing Attachments
Operations with Hydraulic Attachments
Fuelling the Plant
On Completion
Emergency Response

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