Boom Lift SWMS Template
Using a boom lift is classified as High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) under Schedule 3 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations as it involves the risk of a person falling 2m or more, and work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant. That means before any work at height begins, a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal requirement — not optional, not just best practice.
This pre-written Boom Lift 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 a boom lift.
This comprehensive Boom Lift SWMS will form an essential part of your WHS Management System if you are responsible for this equipment on your worksites. Simply add your company details and this Boom Lift SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!
Note: Updated to comply with Safe Work Australia Code of Practice - Elevating Work Platforms.
Boom Lift Safe Work Method Statement covers:
- PPE
- Checking work area and ground conditions
- Services and utilities
- Working near roads
- Loading / unloading boom lift
- Boom lift checks and maintenance
- Refuelling boom lift
- Entering and exiting the boom lift
- Operating boom lift
- Boom lift emergency response
- Completion of work
Boom Lift 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
Boom Lift 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
Boom Lift 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 Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
- COP Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace
- COP Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
- COP Elevating Work Platforms
- AS/NZS 1418.10:2025 - Cranes, hoists and winches Mobile elevating work platforms
- AS 1742.3:2019 - Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Control for Works on Roads
COP = Safe Work Australia Code of Practice
