Name: Working Around Powered Mobile Plant SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01M283JAFM3WVS097M5ZNKW2DB
Price: 96.80 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, inspecting, operating, servicing and securing powered mobile plant around people, traffic, loads and services. It supports work planning and risk management by addressing plant movements, separation controls, communication and incident response.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Plan site induction, access, work sequencing and communication
Set up traffic separation and controlled work areas
Inspect plant, brakes, steering, hydraulics and warning devices before use
Position plant and attachments with attention to ground, overhead services and counterweights
Manage plant movements around people, vehicles and fixed objects
Load and unload materials while managing shifting loads and vehicle movement
Work safely near operating plant, including blind spots, debris and noise
Coordinate reversing movements and spotter communication
Manage plant work near overhead and underground services
Respond to plant incidents, including uncontrolled movement, spills and electrical contact
Refuel and service plant while managing spills and unexpected movement
Park, secure and review plant controls before demobilisation

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses working around powered mobile plant.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Site induction and planning	Unplanned plant interaction Unauthorised site access Inadequate worker competency Conflicting work activities Poor communication
Establish traffic separation	Pedestrian struck by plant Plant-to-plant collision Vehicle entering work area Unauthorised entry Crush against barriers
Inspect plant before use	Brake failure Steering failure Hydraulic fluid release Failed warning devices Plant roll-over
Position plant and attachments	Plant overturning Ground collapse Attachment failure Overhead service contact Counterweight strike
Control plant movements	Pedestrian struck by plant Plant collision Crush against fixed object Plant roll-over Loss of operator control
Manage loading and unloading	Crush from shifting load Falling load Truck movement Forklift collision Driver struck by plant
Work near operating plant	Pedestrian struck by plant Crush against structure Blind-spot exposure Flying debris Noise exposure
Conduct reversing movements	Reversing plant strike Spotter struck by plant Blind-spot collision Plant collision Communication failure
Use plant around services	Overhead powerline contact Underground service strike Electric shock Gas release Service damage
Respond to plant incidents	Uncontrolled plant movement Hydraulic injection injury Fire or fuel spill Electrical contact Secondary collision
Refuel and service plant	Fire from fuel Hydraulic fluid exposure Unexpected plant movement Slip from spills Crush during maintenance
Park and secure plant	Plant roll-away Unauthorised operation Falling attachment Unauthorised access Trip hazards
Demobilise and review controls	Residual traffic hazards Damaged barriers Missed defects Unauthorised public access Recurring unsafe practices

Need to add specific site requirements?

Use the BlueSafe Portal to tailor this SWMS with site-specific details, job steps, hazards, controls and responsibilities before work starts.

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 information, training, instruction and supervision, and control risks associated with plant.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (November 2024), as guidance and where adopted in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: Construction Work (November 2024), as guidance and where adopted in the relevant jurisdiction.
Moving Plant on Construction Sites Code of Practice, as guidance and where adopted in the relevant jurisdiction.
Safe Work Australia General Guide for Workplace Traffic Management, as guidance.
AS 2359 series: Powered industrial trucks.
AS/NZS 4602.1: High visibility safety garments.
AS/NZS 2210.3: Safety, protective and occupational footwear.
AS/NZS 1801: Occupational protective helmets.
AS/NZS 1337.1: Personal eye-protection.
AS/NZS 1269.3 and AS/NZS 1270: Occupational noise management and hearing protectors.
ISO 3471 and ISO 3449: ROPS and FOPS, where applicable to the plant.

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

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