Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                           SWMS:17 – Operating Mobile Plant (General)
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                         Responsible        Residual
                                                                                      H                    Controls / Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                         Person/s for         Risk
            Job Steps                      Potential Hazards           L    C    R    O            1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer      Monitor &       L    C R
                                                                                      C                             5. Admin 6. PPE                        Review
                                                                                            Operators must be aware of other workers when
                                                                                      5      reversing, slewing or moving forward.
                                      Contact with exposed moving     C     4     E   4     All machinery is to be fitted with suitable guarding      Plant Owner        E    4       H
                                      parts                                      18          around parts that move or transmit power.                                                 10
                                                                                            Workers to keep clear of moving plant and quick
                                                                                      5      hitches attachments                                       Workers
                                      Leaving unattended plant        B     4     E   5     Operators must stay in control of plant movements at      Plant Operator     D    3       M
                                                                                 21          all times when plant is operational.                                                      9
                                                                                            Operators are not allowed to leave the plant when
                                                                                      5      booms, buckets, Masts are elevated in the air or when
                                                                                             the plant is left running.
                                                                                            Ensure that all plant is close down as per manufactures
                                                                                             requirements
                                                                                      5
                                      Exposure to exhaust emissions   C     4     E   5     No persons are to be present in a trench excavation       Plant Operator     E    4       H
                                                                                 18          whilst mobile plant is operating in close proximity.                                      10
                                                                                            Mobile plant is only to be operated in well-ventilated    Workers
                                                                                      5      area(s).                                                  Site foreman
                                      Exposure to excessive noise     B     3    H    6     Suitable hearing protection is to be worn by personnel    Plant Operator     D    2       L
                                                                                 17          both operating mobile plant and / or working in the                                       5
                                                                                             vicinity of mobile plant where they may be exposed to     Workers
                                                                                             an excessive noise hazard.                                Site foreman
Operating mobile plant inside         Inhalation of fumes and gases   C     4     E   4     Pre-Assess ventilation and ensure use of mechanical       Plant Operator     D    4       H
buildings, and client workplaces       including carbon monoxide                 18          assistance including air-conditioning systems (if                                         14
                                       and carbon dioxide                                    applicable) , electric blowers and extraction fans
                                                                                            Open all available access ways and airways to ensure      Site foreman
                                                                                      5      maximum air flow
                                                                                                                                                       Workers

584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                            SWMS Developed by:    Jamie Gilbert                                                           VERSION 6 – September 2015
P: (07) 3335 5000 F: (07) 3335 5005                         Position:             National Health & Safety Co-ordinator                                                      Page 15
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