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Mobile Crane SWMS

This SWMS covers mobile crane lifting work from lift planning and site setup through load handling, pack-down and handover.

Activities covered include

  • Plan the lift operation and establish the work zone
  • Lift, slew, land and release loads
  • Complete handover, defect reporting and sign-off

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Mobile Crane SWMS
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Product Overview

This SWMS covers mobile crane lifting work from lift planning and site setup through load handling, pack-down and handover. It supports planning and risk management by addressing ground, electrical, weather, crane movement, lifting gear and suspended-load hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

  • Plan the lift operation and establish the work zone
  • Assess ground conditions and manage electrical clearances
  • Position and set up the crane
  • Complete crane pre-start checks and inspect lifting gear
  • Sling and secure loads
  • Lift, slew, land and release loads
  • Manage weather changes affecting lifting work
  • Respond to crane, load and electrical emergencies
  • Pack down the crane and control access
  • Complete handover, defect reporting and sign-off

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in mobile crane lifting activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity Potential Hazards
Plan lift operation
  • Crane overload
  • Incorrect crane selection
  • Load collision
  • Uncontrolled load movement
  • Inadequate ground capacity
Establish work zone
  • Unauthorised entry
  • Vehicle collision
  • Pedestrian strike
  • Crush from counterweight
  • Falling load exposure
Assess ground conditions
  • Crane overturning
  • Outrigger sinkage
  • Underground service damage
  • Edge collapse
  • Uneven ground
Manage electrical clearances
  • Powerline contact
  • Electric shock
  • Arc flash
  • Crane energisation
  • Falling load
Position and set crane
  • Mobile plant collision
  • Crane roll-over
  • Crush from outriggers
  • Collision with structures
  • Reversing strike
Complete crane pre-start
  • Mechanical failure
  • Hydraulic failure
  • Safety device failure
  • Dropped load
  • Unplanned crane movement
Inspect lifting gear
  • Lifting gear failure
  • Dropped load
  • Sharp-edge sling damage
  • Incorrect WLL
  • Pinch points
Sling and secure load
  • Load imbalance
  • Crush injury
  • Dropped load
  • Sling slip
  • Sharp load edges
Lift and slew load
  • Crush from swinging load
  • Dropped load
  • Crane overload
  • Collision with structure
  • Loss of communication
Land and release load
  • Load collapse
  • Crush injury
  • Pinch points
  • Load roll
  • Premature sling release
Manage weather changes
  • Wind-driven load swing
  • Lightning strike
  • Reduced visibility
  • Slippery ground
  • Crane instability
Respond to emergencies
  • Crane instability
  • Powerline contact
  • Dropped load
  • Equipment failure
  • Serious injury
Pack down crane
  • Crush from outriggers
  • Plant collision
  • Falling equipment
  • Hydraulic failure
  • Unauthorised access
Complete handover and sign-off
  • Residual site hazards
  • Unreported plant defects
  • Unauthorised crane use
  • Slips and trips

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Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

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, consult workers, provide safe plant and systems of work, and ensure high risk construction work is undertaken in accordance with a SWMS.
  • Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace, as guidance only; confirm adoption and legal status in the relevant jurisdiction.
  • Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice: Construction Work, as guidance only; confirm adoption and legal status in the relevant jurisdiction.
  • Mobile crane - Code of Practice 2024, as technical guidance for mobile crane planning, siting, operation, inspection and lift controls; verify jurisdictional applicability before use.
  • Work near overhead and underground electric lines Code of Practice, as guidance for crane work near electrical assets; confirm applicable electrical safety laws and network operator requirements.
  • AS 1418.5 Cranes, hoists and winches - Mobile cranes.
  • AS 2550.5 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Mobile cranes.
  • AS 1418.1 Cranes, hoists and winches - General requirements.
  • AS 2550.1 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - General requirements.
  • AS 4991 Lifting devices.
  • AS 3775 Chain slings for lifting purposes.
  • AS/NZS 1891 series Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices, where work at height is required.
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

Suitable for Industries

Building and ConstructionTransport and LogisticsCivil Construction and EarthworksMining and Resources

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