Truck Mounted Hydro Excavation Safe Work Method Statement

Truck Mounted Hydro Excavation Safe Work Method Statement

This Truck Mounted Hydro Excavation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the general operation for truck mounted hydro excavation.

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 Truck Mounted Hydro Excavation SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

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