SWMS Backhoe

This pre-written Backhoe Safe Work Method Statement template provides the typical work steps, safety controls and possible hazards associated with operating and maintaining a backhoe on your worksites. This comprehensive Backhoe Safe Work Method Statement will form an essential part of your Safety Management System if your business is responsible for this machinery. Simply add your company branding and this 13 page Backhoe SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!

Backhoe Safe Work Method Statement covers:

• PPE
• Checking work area
• Services / Utilities
• Working near roads
• Loading and unloading the backhoe
• Backhoe checks and maintenance
• Entering and exiting the backhoe
• Operating backhoe
• Refuelling

Backhoe Safe Work Method Statement includes:

• Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
• Step by step procedures
• Possible hazards
• Safety controls
• Safety responsibilities
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Plant and equipment
• Legislation, regulations, codes and standards
• Worker signoff

Backhoe Safe Work Method Statement features:

• User friendly
• Instant download
• Fully editable Microsoft Word format allows easy customisation
• Step by step procedure showing how to add your Company details:
• Microsoft Word for PC Click Here
• Microsoft Word for Apple Mac Click Here
• Step by step procedure showing how to add "site specific" information Click Here

Backhoe Safe Work Method Statement References and Standards:

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
• SWA COP First Aid in the Workplace
  
• SWA COP Hazardous Manual Tasks
• SWA COP Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
• SWA COP Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
• SWA COP Excavation Work
• SWA COP Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace
• AS 5327:2022 – Earth-moving Machinery - Access Systems
• AS 1742.3:2019 - Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Control for Works on Roads