Trailer Mounted Hydro Excavator Safe Work Method Statement

Trailer Mounted Hydro Excavator Safe Work Method Statement

This Trailer Mounted Hydro Excavator Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the operation for trailer mounted hydro excavation unit.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

• Mobile plant movement
• Asbestos disturbance
• Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
• Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
• Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work & Environmental Considerations.

Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Trailer Mounted Hydro Excavator SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

1. Planning
2. Coupling/Uncoupling the Trailer
3. Road Operation
4. Environment
5. Working Outdoors
6. Housekeeping
7. Manual Tasks
8. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
9. Hazardous Substance/Cchemical Use
10. Obtaining Water from a Hydrant or Another Water Source (e.g. creek/dam)
11. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
12. Manhole/Pit Safety
13. Pumps
14. Hydro Jetting
15. Vacuum Operation
16. Unloading/Emptying Tank
17. Backfilling Excavation Manually
18. Re-fuelling
19. On Completion
20. Emergency Response

We've recently reviewed and updated this SWMS in line with the new Code of Practice for managing risks of plant in the workplace. Shop confidently, knowing you're getting the latest, most accurate information for your workplace safety needs.