Prescribed HRCW
Earthmoving & Heavy Mobile Plant Safe Work Method Statement
SWMS for excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, articulated dump trucks, quick-hitch attachments, and rollover protective structures (ROPS).
Compliance Overview
Trade Classification:
Civil & Earthmoving
SWMS Requirement:
Mandatory Prior to Work
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Overview & Statutory Scope
Heavy mobile earthmoving plant presents extreme risks of crushing pedestrian ground workers in machine blind spots, bucket quick-hitch detachment, rollovers on steep batters, and overhead powerline contacts.
Hierarchy of Hazard Control Measures (2026 Standards)
- Pedestrian-Free Zones: Strict 10m exclusion radius around excavators; ground spotters in two-way radio contact.
- Quick Hitch Safety: Dual-locking automatic hydraulic hitches tested before each shift.
- Rollover Protection: Certified ROPS/FOPS cabins and mandatory seatbelt usage.
Risk Assessment Matrix: Primary Hazards & Mandatory Controls
| Identified Hazard | Mandatory Control Measure |
|---|---|
|
Pedestrian worker struck or crushed in excavator blind spot
|
Implement strict exclusion zones with physical bunting and spotters |
|
Bucket / attachment detachment from hydraulic quick hitch
|
Verify positive pin engagement on all quick hitch attachments before work |
|
Plant rollover on soft ground or slope edge
|
Never operate on slopes exceeding manufacturer stability limits |
|
Machine contact with buried services or overhead powerlines
|
Fit dual 360-degree cameras, radar sensors, and flashing beacons |
Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Register
Hard hat
Hi-vis fluorescent clothing (Day/Night)
Safety glasses
Steel toe puncture-resistant footwear
Legislation, Codes of Practice & Australian / OSHA Standards
- Safe Work Australia Code: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace
- AS 4787: Earth-moving machinery
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