Road Rail Excavator Safe Work Method Statement

Road Rail Excavator Safe Work Method Statement

Our Road/Rail Excavator Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is essential for any business operating a road or rail excavator. This SWMS has been specifically designed to address the unique risks associated with operating an excavator on and around rail tracks and roads, ensuring that your workers are able to carry out their tasks safely.

This SWMS covers all of the necessary elements for a safe and efficient excavation operation, including:

• Liaising with the Rail Network to establish communication and ensure that your operation is compliant with rail network requirements.
• Assessing onsite conditions and establishing a work area set-up that considers the environment, housekeeping, and hazardous tasks involved.
• Load trucking, work on slopes or piles, trench safely, work outside the cabin near the powered mobile plant, work near overhead electric lines, excavating near underground services and more…

Our Road/Rail Excavator SWMS has been developed in accordance with Australian Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) regulations and industry best practices and is fully customisable to meet the specific needs of your business. Using this SWMS, you can ensure that your workers are equipped with the knowledge and resources they need to work safely and efficiently, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.

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

Job Steps Covered in Road Rail Excavator SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

1. Liaise with Rail Network
2. Check Weather Conditions & Prepare
3. Working alone
4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions
5. Work area set-up
6. Environment
7. Housekeeping
8. Manual tasks
9. Delivery, set-up & removal of the machine
10. Establish a communication system
11. General operation
12. Rail operation
13. Controlling Silica Dust
14. Loading trucks
15. Operation on slopes or piles
16. Trenching
17. Working outside the cabin
18. Working near overhead electric lines
19. Excavating near underground services
20. Lifting loads, e.g. pipes
21. Changing attachments
22. Operatings With Hydraulic Attachments
23. Fuelling the plant
24. On Completion
25. Emergency Response

We've recently reviewed and updated this SWMS in line with the new Code of Practice for managing risks of plant in the workplace. Shop confidently, knowing you're getting the latest, most accurate information for your workplace safety needs.