Scraper-Dozer-Grader Safe Work Method Statement

Scraper-Dozer-Grader Safe Work Method Statement

This Scraper-Dozer-Grader Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the operation of scrapers, dozers and graders.

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.

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Job Steps Covered in Scraper-Dozer-Grader 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. Controlling Silica Dust
12. Operation on Slopes or Piles
13. Working Outside the Cabin near the Powered Mobile Plant
14. Working near Overhead Electric Lines
15. Excavating near Underground Services
16. Changing Attachments
17. Operations with Hydraulic Attachments
18. Fuelling the Plant
19. On Completion
20. Emergency Response

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