Hook Lift Operation SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers hook lift operations from site review and vehicle checks through to connecting, loading, securing and unloading containers. It supports the identification and management of risks associated with vehicle movement, container movement, crush zones, ground conditions, hydraulics and spills.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review work requirements, container compatibility, loads and communication needs.
• Inspect site access, ground conditions, overhead hazards and nearby people or structures.
• Establish an exclusion zone around vehicle and container movements.
• Complete vehicle pre-start checks, including brakes, hydraulics and safety devices.
• Position the hook lift truck for safe container handling.
• Connect to the container while managing crush, pinch-point and disengagement risks.
• Load the container onto the truck and manage stability, hydraulic and falling-material risks.
• Secure the container for travel and manage restraints and load movement.
• Unload the container while controlling movement, roll-over and falling-material risks.
• Manage spills, fires, unexpected movement and other emergencies.
• Clean up and sign off the work area.

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out hook lift operations.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations, including duties to manage risks, provide safe plant, consult workers, provide information, training, instruction and supervision, and manage powered mobile plant.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks.
• Safe Work Australia guidance: Workplace Traffic Management.
• Model Code of Practice: Work Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines.
• AS/NZS 3009: Electrical installations—Transportable structures and vehicles including their site supplies.
• AS/NZS 4602.1: High visibility safety garments.
• AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716: Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
• AS/NZS 1801: Occupational protective helmets.
• AS/NZS 2210.3: Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.
• AS/NZS 1270: Acoustics—Hearing protectors.
• AS/NZS 1337.1: Personal eye-protection equipment.
• AS/NZS 4380: Cargo restraint systems.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections