Driving Commercial Vehicles SWMS
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Product Overview
This Driving Commercial Vehicles SWMS is a fully editable Safe Work Method Statement designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls for the operation of commercial vehicles on Australian worksites and public roads. It is a comprehensive document that covers multiple aspects of commercial vehicle safety and WHS compliance, from route planning through to on-road driving and post‑operation checks.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Planning and adhering to approved routes, including detours, restricted roads, and site-specific access requirements
- Safe operation of light and heavy commercial vehicles in urban, rural, and remote environments
- Pre-start inspections of vehicles, including tyres, lights, fluids, safety equipment, and load security
- Management of fatigue, fitness for duty, and rest breaks in line with company policy and legal requirements
- Defensive driving techniques to minimise collision risks with other vehicles, pedestrians, and plant
- Driving in adverse weather and low-visibility conditions, including rain, fog, dust, and night driving
- Safe manoeuvring, reversing, and parking of commercial vehicles on busy worksites and public roads
- Communication protocols with schedulers, dispatch, and site supervisors when routes or conditions change
- Emergency response procedures for breakdowns, crashes, vehicle fires, and hazardous roadside situations
- Management of mobile phone use, in-vehicle technology, and other driver distractions
- Compliance with load limits, securing of loads, and prevention of load shift during transit
- Incident reporting, near-miss recording, and corrective actions relating to driving activities
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for transport operators, delivery drivers, logistics companies, construction contractors operating commercial vehicles, and site supervisors responsible for managing on-road work activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Preparation |
|
| Getting into Commercial Vehicles |
|
| Vehicle Start Up |
|
| Loading/Unloading Equipment |
|
| Regular Driving |
|
| Emergency Stop Procedure |
|
| Vehicle Maintenance |
|
| Parking |
|
| Refuelling |
|
| Travelling at Night |
|
| Long Distance Trips |
|
| Vehicle Offloading on Site |
|
| Dealing with Breakdowns |
|
| Securing Load |
|
| Using GPS Navigation |
|
| Unsecure Loads |
|
| Handling Cash and Valuables |
|
| End of Journey Checks |
|
| Dealing with the Public |
|
| Dealing with Animals on the Road |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Guidance on providing a safe work environment for drivers and mobile workers
- How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for identifying, assessing, and controlling driving-related risks
- Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice: Applicable to commercial vehicles used as plant in the workplace
- Traffic Management Code of Practice (where adopted by jurisdiction): Guidance on managing vehicle movements and interactions with pedestrians and other plant
- Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) – Chain of Responsibility (where applicable): Requirements for managing fatigue, mass, loading, speed, and vehicle standards for heavy commercial vehicles
- AS/NZS 4024 Safety of Machinery (relevant parts): General principles that may apply to vehicles used as mobile plant
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
Suitable for Industries
Transport and LogisticsWarehousing and DistributionRetail and WholesaleMining and Resources
$96.8
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Driving Commercial Vehicles SWMS
- • 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
- • Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
- • Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
- • Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
- • Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates
Driving Commercial Vehicles SWMS
Product Overview
This Driving Commercial Vehicles SWMS is a fully editable Safe Work Method Statement designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls for the operation of commercial vehicles on Australian worksites and public roads. It is a comprehensive document that covers multiple aspects of commercial vehicle safety and WHS compliance, from route planning through to on-road driving and post‑operation checks.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Planning and adhering to approved routes, including detours, restricted roads, and site-specific access requirements
- Safe operation of light and heavy commercial vehicles in urban, rural, and remote environments
- Pre-start inspections of vehicles, including tyres, lights, fluids, safety equipment, and load security
- Management of fatigue, fitness for duty, and rest breaks in line with company policy and legal requirements
- Defensive driving techniques to minimise collision risks with other vehicles, pedestrians, and plant
- Driving in adverse weather and low-visibility conditions, including rain, fog, dust, and night driving
- Safe manoeuvring, reversing, and parking of commercial vehicles on busy worksites and public roads
- Communication protocols with schedulers, dispatch, and site supervisors when routes or conditions change
- Emergency response procedures for breakdowns, crashes, vehicle fires, and hazardous roadside situations
- Management of mobile phone use, in-vehicle technology, and other driver distractions
- Compliance with load limits, securing of loads, and prevention of load shift during transit
- Incident reporting, near-miss recording, and corrective actions relating to driving activities
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for transport operators, delivery drivers, logistics companies, construction contractors operating commercial vehicles, and site supervisors responsible for managing on-road work activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Preparation |
|
| Getting into Commercial Vehicles |
|
| Vehicle Start Up |
|
| Loading/Unloading Equipment |
|
| Regular Driving |
|
| Emergency Stop Procedure |
|
| Vehicle Maintenance |
|
| Parking |
|
| Refuelling |
|
| Travelling at Night |
|
| Long Distance Trips |
|
| Vehicle Offloading on Site |
|
| Dealing with Breakdowns |
|
| Securing Load |
|
| Using GPS Navigation |
|
| Unsecure Loads |
|
| Handling Cash and Valuables |
|
| End of Journey Checks |
|
| Dealing with the Public |
|
| Dealing with Animals on the Road |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Guidance on providing a safe work environment for drivers and mobile workers
- How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for identifying, assessing, and controlling driving-related risks
- Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice: Applicable to commercial vehicles used as plant in the workplace
- Traffic Management Code of Practice (where adopted by jurisdiction): Guidance on managing vehicle movements and interactions with pedestrians and other plant
- Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) – Chain of Responsibility (where applicable): Requirements for managing fatigue, mass, loading, speed, and vehicle standards for heavy commercial vehicles
- AS/NZS 4024 Safety of Machinery (relevant parts): General principles that may apply to vehicles used as mobile plant
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
$96.8