Pipelayer Machine SWMS Template
Operating a pipelayer machine on work sites 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 begins, a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal requirement — not optional, not just best practice.
This pre-written Pipelayer Machine 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 work steps, safety controls and possible hazards associated with operating and maintaining a pipelayer machine on your worksites.
This comprehensive Pipelayer Machine SWMS will form an essential part of your WHS Management System if your business is responsible for this machinery. Simply add your company details and this Pipelayer Machine SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!
Pipelayer Machine Safe Work Method Statement covers:
- PPE
- Working outside
- Manual handling
- Vehicle, plant and equipment movement on site
- Underground services
- Working near roads
- Trench digging works
- Excavation with machinery
- Pipelayer machine checks and maintenance
- Use of pipelayer machine
- Refuelling
- Hazardous substances
- Completion of work
Pipelayer Machine 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
Pipelayer Machine 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
Pipelayer Machine 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 Hazardous Manual Tasks
- COP How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
- COP Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
- COP Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
- COP Excavation Work
- COP Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace
- AS 1742.3:2019 - Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Control for Works on Roads
COP = Safe Work Australia Code of Practice
