Mini Excavator Work Method Statement

Mini Excavators need to be used with caution and appropiate Work Method Statements. The Mini Excavator Work Method Statement is ready to use and is not a blank template. Work Method Statements can be edited or customised in MS Word if required.

The Mini Excavator Work Method Statement includes:

• Site Assessments
• Pedestrian Traffic Considerations
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Pre-Start Checks
• Attachments
• Safe Operation
• Job Completion

Mini Excavator Safety Notes

Before Operating Mini Excavators:

• Check hydraulic hoses and couplings for splits and leaks.
• Check fluid and oil levels.
• Familiarise yourself with the controls and safety decal information.
• (Usually there are at least four main levers that operate the wheels (skid steer) and the bucket.)
• Check all controls for operation direction marking

Mini Excavator Notes On Transporting

• Truck or trailer to be parked on level ground.
  Apply truck hand brake.
• Slide ramps into locking position.
• Where fitted insert locking pins and clips.
• Check that the ramps are parallel.
• Check that the bucket is empty and the wheels are clean.
• Reverse up the ramps when loading. This will ensure that the excavator will be driven forward down ramps when unloaded.