Tip Truck SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers tip truck delivery, site travel, positioning, tipping, cleaning and departure activities. It supports planning for vehicle movement, load handling, ground conditions and emergency risks.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan delivery, load destination and tipping sequence
• Complete vehicle pre-start checks
• Enter, travel through and exit the site
• Position the truck at the tipping area
• Disconnect a dog trailer safely
• Prepare the load for discharge
• Raise the body and tip the load
• Manage heavy or stuck loads
• Lower and secure the body and tailgate
• Clean the vehicle and work area
• Respond to powerline, fire, spill, rollover and injury emergencies

Who is this for?

For contractors, drivers, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out tip truck delivery and tipping work.

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.
• Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks (guidance only; check adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (guidance only; check adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Moving plant on construction sites Code of Practice (guidance): use separated plant and pedestrian routes, suitable loading/unloading areas, and assess gradients, ground conditions and tip-over risks.
• Work near overhead and underground electric lines Code of Practice or equivalent jurisdictional electrical-safety guidance (guidance): identify lines, consider de-energisation first, maintain required approach distances and use a competent safety observer where required.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities (guidance only; check adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.
• AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments.
• AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets.
• AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection.
• AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics—Hearing protectors.
• AS/NZS 4380 Restraint of items in motor vehicles.
• National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Load Restraint Guide, where applicable to the jurisdiction and vehicle operation.

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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