Earthmoving Equipment SWMS Template
Using earthmoving equipment is classified as High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) under Schedule 3 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations, as it involves work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant. That means before work using earthmoving equipment begins, a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal requirement — not optional, not just best practice.
This pre-written Earthmoving Equipment SWMS template gives you a compliant, ready-to-use document you can put to work today. It is supplied via instant download in fully editable Microsoft Word format and provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with using or working around earthmoving equipment.
This comprehensive Earthmoving Equipment SWMS will form an essential part of your WHS Management System if you are responsible for mobile powered plant or equipment on your worksites. Simply add your company details and this Earthmoving Equipment SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!
Earthmoving Equipment Safe Work Method Statement covers:
- PPE
- Checking work area
- Services and utilities
- Working near roads
- Loading and unloading machine
- Machine checks and maintenance
- Entering and exiting machine
- Machine movement on site
- Operating machinery
- Refuelling
- Loading trucks and skip bins
- Completion of work
Earthmoving Equipment Safe Work Method Statement includes:
- High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) selection table
- Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
- Step by step procedures
- Possible hazards
- Safety controls
- Safety responsibilities
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Plant and equipment
- Legislation, regulations, codes and standards
- Worker signoff
Earthmoving Equipment Safe Work Method Statement features:
- Instant download link sent to your email
- User friendly, fully editable Microsoft Word format
- Add your company details and use in your business today
- Will save you countless hours in research and development
- Free phone and email support if you need it
Earthmoving Equipment Safe Work Method Statement References and Standards:
- Work Health and Safety Act
- Work Health and Safety Regulations
- COP Construction Work
- COP First Aid in the Workplace
- COP Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
- COP Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
- COP Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace
- AS 3798-2007 - Guidelines on earthworks for commercial and residential developments
- AS 1742.3:2019 - Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Control for Works on Roads
- AS 5327:2022 – Earth-moving Machinery - Access Systems
COP = Safe Work Australia Code of Practice
