Mini Loader Operation Safe Work Method Statement

Mini Loader Safe Work Method Statement

This Mini Loader Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls with the view of ensuring that all reasonbly practicable steps have been taken to prevent the likelihood of incident during the operation of a mini laoder and attachments.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

• Mobile plant movement
• Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
• Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
• Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

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.

Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Mini Loader SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

1. Working Outdoors
2. Working Alone
3. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
4. Work Area Set-up
5. Environment
6. Housekeeping
7. Manual Tasks
8. Delivery, Set-up & Removal of the Machine
9. Establish a Communication System with Ground Workers
10. Machine Operation
11. Lifting the Machine with a Crane or Excavator
12. Trenching & Digging
13. Working near the Powered Mobile Plant
14. Excavating near Underground Services
15. Working on Residential Properties (children on site)
16. Changing Attachments
17. Operations with Hydraulic Attachments
18. Fuelling the Plant
19. On Completion
20. Emergency Response