Vehicle Hoist 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
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Product Overview
This Vehicle Hoist Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a site-ready safety document designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls when operating vehicle hoists in automotive and mechanical workshops. It is a comprehensive document covering multiple aspects of Vehicle Hoist safety to support WHS compliance and safer lifting operations.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Safe selection and operation of two-post vehicle hoists for lifting passenger and light commercial vehicles
- Correct positioning of vehicle lifting arms, pads, and supports to maintain load stability
- Use of hydraulic vehicle lifts in repair bays, including pre-use inspections and functional checks
- Managing hydraulic system risks such as leaks, burst hoses, and unexpected descent
- Isolation, lock-out and tag-out procedures when servicing or maintaining vehicle hoists
- Controls for working under raised vehicles, including use of approved stands and secondary supports
- Housekeeping around hoists to prevent slips, trips, and entanglement with moving components
- Manual handling techniques when positioning hoist arms, adaptors, and vehicle components
- Managing electrical risks associated with powered hoists, control panels, and emergency stop devices
- Safe lowering procedures, including area exclusion zones and communication with other workers
- Emergency procedures for hoist failure, vehicle instability, or entrapment incidents
- Inspection, testing, and ongoing maintenance requirements to keep vehicle hoists in safe working order
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for automotive mechanics, vehicle repair workshops, tyre and suspension fitters, fleet maintenance facilities, and site supervisors responsible for safe vehicle lifting operations.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparation |
|
| 2. Pre-Operation Inspection |
|
| 3. Vehicle Positioning |
|
| 4. Hoist Setup |
|
| 5. Lifting Vehicle |
|
| 6. Securing Vehicle |
|
| 7. Maintenance Work |
|
| 8. Lowering Vehicle |
|
| 9. Post-Operation Inspection |
|
| 10. Releasing Vehicle |
|
| 11. Site Cleanup |
|
| 12. Documentation & Reporting |
|
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:
- Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace – Guidance on the safe use, inspection, and maintenance of vehicle hoists as plant
- Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks – Framework for identifying hazards and implementing effective control measures
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities – Requirements for safe workshop layout, lighting, and access around hoists
- AS 2550.9 Cranes, hoists and winches – Safe use – Vehicle hoists – Requirements for the safe operation and maintenance of vehicle hoists
- AS/NZS 4024 Safety of machinery (relevant parts) – Principles for guarding, emergency stops, and control systems on powered hoists
- 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
$96.8
Includes all formats + 2 years updates
Vehicle Hoist 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
Vehicle Hoist SWMS
Product Overview
This Vehicle Hoist Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a site-ready safety document designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls when operating vehicle hoists in automotive and mechanical workshops. It is a comprehensive document covering multiple aspects of Vehicle Hoist safety to support WHS compliance and safer lifting operations.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Safe selection and operation of two-post vehicle hoists for lifting passenger and light commercial vehicles
- Correct positioning of vehicle lifting arms, pads, and supports to maintain load stability
- Use of hydraulic vehicle lifts in repair bays, including pre-use inspections and functional checks
- Managing hydraulic system risks such as leaks, burst hoses, and unexpected descent
- Isolation, lock-out and tag-out procedures when servicing or maintaining vehicle hoists
- Controls for working under raised vehicles, including use of approved stands and secondary supports
- Housekeeping around hoists to prevent slips, trips, and entanglement with moving components
- Manual handling techniques when positioning hoist arms, adaptors, and vehicle components
- Managing electrical risks associated with powered hoists, control panels, and emergency stop devices
- Safe lowering procedures, including area exclusion zones and communication with other workers
- Emergency procedures for hoist failure, vehicle instability, or entrapment incidents
- Inspection, testing, and ongoing maintenance requirements to keep vehicle hoists in safe working order
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for automotive mechanics, vehicle repair workshops, tyre and suspension fitters, fleet maintenance facilities, and site supervisors responsible for safe vehicle lifting operations.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparation |
|
| 2. Pre-Operation Inspection |
|
| 3. Vehicle Positioning |
|
| 4. Hoist Setup |
|
| 5. Lifting Vehicle |
|
| 6. Securing Vehicle |
|
| 7. Maintenance Work |
|
| 8. Lowering Vehicle |
|
| 9. Post-Operation Inspection |
|
| 10. Releasing Vehicle |
|
| 11. Site Cleanup |
|
| 12. Documentation & Reporting |
|
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:
- Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace – Guidance on the safe use, inspection, and maintenance of vehicle hoists as plant
- Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks – Framework for identifying hazards and implementing effective control measures
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities – Requirements for safe workshop layout, lighting, and access around hoists
- AS 2550.9 Cranes, hoists and winches – Safe use – Vehicle hoists – Requirements for the safe operation and maintenance of vehicle hoists
- AS/NZS 4024 Safety of machinery (relevant parts) – Principles for guarding, emergency stops, and control systems on powered hoists
- 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