Earth Moving Equipment Maintenance Work Method Statement or Safe Work Procedure

Earth Moving Equipment Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement includes:

• PPE
• Safety Notes
• Planning
• Preparation
• Set Up
• Operation
• Emergency Procedures
• References
• 7 page procedure

• Microsoft Word Format
• Add site specific details and risks
• Make it task specific
• E - mailed out

Earth Moving Equipment Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement:

The Earth Moving Equipment Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 7 page procedure outlining the safety steps for conducting routine maintenance on earth moving equipment.

This SWMS covers aspects of earth moving machinery and equipment maintenance undertaken at sites such as a construction site or farm. The Earth Moving Equipment Maintenance procedure is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand.

It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall OHS System. The Earth Moving Equipment Maintenance procedure can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.

References:

OHS Legislation in all States

WorkSafe Victoria, 2004. WorkShop Safety – A Guide to Workshop Safety – Fix the Risks

AS/NZS 2615 2004 – Hydraulic Trolley Jacks

AS/NZS 2550.9 1996 – Cranes – Safe use – Vehicle Hoists

AS/NZS 2693 1993 – Vehicle Jacks

Worksafe Victoria, 2007. Machinery and Equipment Safety – An Introduction

AS 4024/1603 – 2004 Safety of Machinery

WorkSafe Victoria Alert, 2009. Battery Explosion – Worker Injured

QLD Government Natural Resources and Mines – Fire and Explosion Risk on Hydraulic Excavators