SAFE WORK METHOD

DES Document Number DES-HS5-014

STATEMENT Client Document Number

(If Applicable)
LOADER OPERATIONS

Part 1:
Location: All locations Analysis by: XXX Concrete Services Issue Date: February 2016
SOP Reference Number: NONE FOUND Revision No. 2022.0 Revision Date: January 2022
Description of any Relevant Interfaces with Other Trades & Other Activities: Permit No
Possible client activities and other construction facilities and crews.

- Loader Operations are High Risk Construction Work, within the categories of “Work in an area with movement of powered mobile
equipment” and “On, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other corridor in by traffic other than pedestrians”.

Part 2: SWMS Procedures

1. The SWMS must be specific to the site environment and the work-crew, equipment and materials. It must identify hazardous
materials, qualifications / XXX concrete services of personnel, permits and authorizations required.
2. The SWMS must comply with the client’s Safe Work Instructions, General Safety Instructions/Rules and Environmental Control
Plans. It must also comply with relevant Codes of Practice concrete services, Legislation and Contract requirements.
3. The workers and supervisors involved in carrying out the work activity must be consulted in identifying the safety and
environmental hazards and determining the work methods.
4. Any significant changes to the work process or sequence or to the type of plant or materials used, is to trigger a review of this
SWMS. The need to review/amend the SWMS is to be assessed in the event of an LTI/MTI, Near Miss, Environmental Breach,
or services served by a regulatory authority.
5. Changes are not to be made to the Safe Work Methods, Plant or Materials prescribed in this SWMS without first consulting
with the work team and Change Management to be initiated.
6. All changes are to be documented, reviewed and approved. All workers are to be inducted into the changes and a record
maintained.

Part 3: Checklist & Approval

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DES Document Number DES-HS5-014

STATEMENT Client Document Number

(If Applicable)
LOADER OPERATIONS

CHECKLIST - In preparing and reviewing this SWMS, the following considerations have been taken into account:
1. WORK LOCATION 2. HAZARDOUS AREA 3. HIGH RISK 4. HIGH RISK 5. ADDITIONAL 6. PERMITS
PRECAUTIONS

Difficult Entry/Exit X Hazardous Substances Falling Objects X Suspended loads X Gloves: leather X Hot Work
Oxygen Deficiency - attach SDS to SWMS Poor Lighting Poor Visibility Goggles Excavation X
Oxygen Excess Working at Heights Slippery Surfaces X Inhalable Dusts/Fibres Full Face Shield Confined Space
Engulfment (trench Remote Area X Trip Hazards X High Noise Levels X Harness Hazardous Work
collapse) Clearance
Poisonous Gas Present Motor Room Hazards Multiple Electrical Feeds Use of Chemicals Fire Extinguishers Access to Area
Temperature Extremes X Toxic Substances Electrical Hazards LV / Elevated Work Platform Barricades High Voltage Access
HV
Defined Confined Space Potential for Difficult X Manual Handling X Difficulty to Ventilation Scaffolding
Rescue Communicate amongst Lighting
workers
Explosive Gas Present Gas Monitoring and Sharp Materials Moving Machinery X Erect Scaffolding to access Other?
Detection
Ladders used in the task Tools & Equipment Respirator or Dust mask PERMIT NUMBER
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Working at Heights Heat/ Sunlight/ X Erect Warning signs
Radiation
Air Pollution (dust, Spills to ground Rail Movement Traffic Movement X Personal Locks or Tag
fumes) system

Noise (plant & X Soil Erosion Pressurized Fluids and Live Rails Group isolation
equipment) Gasses

Spills to X Hazard to Flora /Fauna Working near Crane & Working near Fall Arrest systems
drains/waterways Crane Runways Operation Processing
Lines
Other? Flamm. Materials Pneumatics Welding screen / face
Present shield

First Issue Date: Prepared: Sign: Reviewed: Sign: Approved: Sign:

January 2016 Dirk van Jaarsveld Paul Gerbe Matt Meyer
Revision Date: Prepared: Sign: Approved: Sign: Approved: Sign:
2022.0 January 2022 Matt Meyer Richard Middleton Matt Meyer
Description of Changes: Annual Review.
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DES Document Number DES-HS5-014

STATEMENT Client Document Number

(If Applicable)
LOADER OPERATIONS

Part 4: Safety and Environmental Analysis & Determination of Work Methods

Client Work Method Instructions to be complied with: ALL

Requirements of Client Safety Instructions Booklet to be complied with: ALL
Legislation to be complied with: QLD - WH&S Act 2011, WH&S Regulations 2011
Codes / Standards to be complied with: QLD: Managing Risks of Plant in the workplace COP - 2013, Noise Management and Protection of
Hearing at Work COP - 2011, Mobile Crane COP - 2006 and Managing the risk of falls at workplaces COP – 2011, First Aid COP – 2014. SA -
Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work, 2011.
Permits / XXX concrete services / Approvals required: If Required: Induction to site and Client Permit to Work system
Risk Matrix

Consequence Risk Rating Likelihood Consequence

Likelihoo 1 2 3 4 5 21 -
High Work not to commence
d Minor Low Med High Major 25 5 Almost Certain 5 Major
Supervisor to ensure all *Will Occur during the *Fatalities or several people with
5 Almost Significan 13 -
11(M) 16(S) 20(S) 23(H) 25(H) controls are in place Project. life threatening injuries
Certain t 20
before work commences
Responsibilities defined 4 Likely 4 High
12(M
4 Likely 7(M) 17(S) 21(H) 24(H) Medium 6 - 12 & understood by all *Will probably occur *Injury or illness requiring
)
workers during the project. hospital treatment
Controls implemented as 3 Medium
per procedures outlined 3 Possible *Injury or illness requiring
3
4(L) 8(M) 13(S) 18(S) 22(H) Low 1-5 *May occur during the hospitalization and resulting in
Possible
project. the inability to return to work the
next day (LTI)
2 Unlikely 2 Low
Eliminate, Substitution, Engineering, Isolate,
2 Admin, PPE *Not expected to occur *First aid treatment with the
2(L) 5(L) 9(M) 14(S) 19(S)
Unlikely but has the potential to ability to return to work
occur during the project. immediately
1 Rare
1 Minor
10(M *Conceivable but only in
1 Rare 1(L) 3(L) 6(M) 15(S) *Minimal impact on health and
) exceptional
safety
circumstances.
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DES Document Number DES-HS5-014

STATEMENT Client Document Number

(If Applicable)
LOADER OPERATIONS

HAZARD ASSESMENT – IF SCOPE OR CONDITIONS CHANGE, STOP AND RE-EVALUATE

POTENTIAL RESULTING

Responsible Person
CONSEQUENCE

CONSEQUENCE
RISK RATING

RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD

LIKELIHOOD
TASK BEING PERFORMED WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE HAZARDS OF STEPS TO REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF AN
(JOB SEQUENCE) PERFORMING THIS TASK? INCIDENT, AND THE PROBABILITY OF AN INCIDENT HAPPENING

1 Equipment Inspection Slips, trips, and falls. 3 3 13 Check for slippery and uneven conditions, use 3-point contact Field 3 2 9-
-S while entering or exiting vehicles, and watch where walking. Supervisor M
and Senior
Operator
Failure to recognize equipment defects. 3 3 13 Conduct through equipment inspections at start of shift and start Field 3 2 9-
-S of each working day. Supervisor M
and Senior
Operator
Damage to equipment, mechanical and 3 3 13 Warm up equipment and vehicles in accordance to DFI policy and Field 3 2 9-
hydraulic systems. -S procedures Supervisor M
and Senior
Operator
Leaks / Drips 1 3 4- Drip trays must be left underneath equipment that is not in Field 1 2 2-L
L operation, and at end of working day. Supervisor
and Senior
Operator
2 Operating Equipment Backing accidents / Congested areas. 3 3 13 Use spotter for all backing actions, if no spotter is available place Field 3 1 6-
-S vehicle in park, exit vehicle any physically check area of Supervisor M
intended travel. When possible, use pull through parking. and Senior
Operator
Vehicle accidents due to condition of 4 4 21 Drive for conditions of the road and the weather. Follow strict Field 4 3 18
vehicle, road, and/or driver. -H adherence to site speed limits and obey all traffic control zones Supervisor -S
and signs. Ensure windows, mirrors and headlights are clean. and Senior
Drive to conditions. Operator
Damage to loose load / equipment 3 3 13 Ensure load is secured for travel and that tools are properly Field 3 2 9-
-S stowed before travel. Remove all cylinder gauges and replace Supervisor M
caps before moving oxy acetylene equipment. and Senior
Operator
Other personnel in work area 4 3 18 Conduct pre-task meeting, ensure personnel involved in task are Field 4 2 14
-S signed on to and understand FLRA. Delineate work area as Supervisor -S
required. No one to ride on loader other than the operator. and Senior
Operator
Loader tipping due to load 4 3 18 Only trained and authorized operators. Know limitations and Field 4 2 14
-s weight limits of loader and attachments prior to lift. **MAX SAFE Supervisor -S
WORKING LIMIT IS 50% OF TIPPING LOAD AT FULL and Senior
ARTICULATION** Operator
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DES Document Number DES-HS5-014

STATEMENT Client Document Number

(If Applicable)
LOADER OPERATIONS

HAZARD ASSESMENT – IF SCOPE OR CONDITIONS CHANGE, STOP AND RE-EVALUATE

POTENTIAL RESULTING

Responsible Person
CONSEQUENCE

CONSEQUENCE
RISK RATING

RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD

LIKELIHOOD
TASK BEING PERFORMED WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE HAZARDS OF STEPS TO REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF AN
(JOB SEQUENCE) PERFORMING THIS TASK? INCIDENT, AND THE PROBABILITY OF AN INCIDENT HAPPENING

Working in extremes in temperature. 4 4 21 Ensure adequate water is available for welders and stay hydrate. Field 4 3 18
-H Have regular rest breaks in cool area. Provide cover to shield Supervisor -S
from sun were available. and Senior
Operator
Poor communications. 4 3 18 Attend daily toolbox talk. Ensure information understood by all Field 4 2 14
-S personnel involved in work scope, or in work area. Supervisor -S
and Senior
Operator
Working on uneven ground. 3 3 13 Wear proper footwear. Always watch footing and be aware of Field 3 2 9-
-S surroundings. Supervisor M
and Senior
Operator
3 Moving Pile Accidental contact with crew / Equipment 4 3 18 Use positive communication (radio, visual, hand signals) to Field 4 2 14
-S ensure personnel in work area are aware of intentions. A pilot Supervisor -S
truck may be required when moving piles in high traffic areas. and Senior
Operator
Lifting over personnel / equipment 4 3 18 PILES ARE NEVER TO BE LIFTED OVER PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT Field 4 1 10
-S OR VEHICLES. Move equipment / vehicles from work area and Supervisor -M
ensure personnel are away from travel path. and Senior
Operator
4 Unloading / Loading Shifting load 4 3 18 Ensure trailer is parked on flat stable ground. Keep away from Field 4 2 14
trailer -S lines of fire when removing straps. Supervisor -S
and Senior
Operator
Unstable loads 4 3 18 Adjust forks on loader as required. Use lifting slings as required. Field 4 2 14
-S Supervisor -S
and Senior
Operator
Unauthorized personnel / vehicles in offload 1 3 4- Delineate offload blind side of trailer. Field 1 2 2-L
fall zone. L Supervisor
and Senior
Operator
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DES Document Number DES-HS5-014

STATEMENT Client Document Number

(If Applicable)
LOADER OPERATIONS

PRE-JOB SIGN-OFF RECORD

In my opinion, enough scope of work information has been provided to complete this job safely. I am satisfied, that to the best of my
knowledge, all known hazards have been considered and controls have been identified to minimize the risk associated with those hazards.
Project Manager – Client (print) DFI Supervisor (print) Client Safety Representative – if required (print)
HOLD POINT

Project Manager – Client (Signature) Date DFI Supervisor (Signature) Date Client Safety Representative Date
(dd/mm/yy) (dd/mm/yy) (Signature) (dd/mm/yy)
X X
X

CREW SIGN-OFF
I/we have reviewed the scope of work and considered the hazards and controls needed to minimize the risk associated with those hazards. I
am satisfied that I/we can complete this work safely.
Crew Member (signature) Crew Member (signature) Crew Member (signature) Crew Member (signature) Crew Member (signature) Crew Member (signature)
POINT
HOLD

X X X X X X
Crew Member (signature) Crew Member (signature) Crew Member (signature) Crew Member (signature) Crew Member (signature) Crew Member (signature)

X X X X X X