Roller, Compactor SWMS
- 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
- Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
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- Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
- Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates
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Product Overview
This Roller, Compactor Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement practical controls for the safe operation of rollers and compactors on Australian worksites. It is a comprehensive document that covers multiple aspects of roller and compactor safety to support WHS compliance and effective risk management.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Safe operation of asphalt rollers for roadworks, car parks, and civil construction projects
- Use of vibrating plate compactors for trench backfilling, footpaths, and small-area compaction
- Operation of vibratory rollers, including starting, stopping, and vibration control procedures
- Pre-start inspections of rollers and compactors, including tyres, drums, vibration systems, guards, and safety features
- Selection of appropriate roller or compactor type based on ground conditions, material, and job requirements
- Management of noise, vibration, and dust exposure when operating rollers and compactors
- Controls for working around live traffic, pedestrians, and other mobile plant in the compaction work zone
- Safe loading, unloading, and securing of rollers and compactors for transport to and from site
- Use of exclusion zones, spotters, and communication methods to prevent collision or run-over incidents
- Working on slopes, edges, and near excavations to minimise rollover, tip-over, or ground collapse risks
- Manual handling and ergonomics when moving smaller compactors and handling fuels or lubricants
- Emergency procedures for plant malfunction, loss of control, fire, or injury involving rollers and compactors
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for civil contractors, road construction crews, asphalt and paving companies, plant operators, and site supervisors responsible for the safe use of rollers and compactors.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparation |
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| 2. Equipment inspection |
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| 3. Site evaluation |
|
| 4. Operating roller compactor |
|
| 5. Communication failure |
|
| 6. Maintenance |
|
| 7. Loading materials |
|
| 8. Unloading materials |
|
| 9. Clearing debris |
|
| 10. Traffic management |
|
| 11. Refueling equipment |
|
| 12. Demobilization |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Code of Practice: Construction Work – Guidance on managing risks associated with construction activities, including mobile plant and compaction equipment
- Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Plant in the Workplace – Requirements for the safe use, inspection, and maintenance of rollers and compactors
- Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work – Controls for noise exposure from vibratory rollers and compactors
- Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks – Risk management for handling smaller compactors and associated equipment
- Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces – Relevant to working near edges, slopes, and excavations with mobile plant
- AS 4024 Safety of Machinery (series) – Principles for guarding and safe design of machinery and plant
- AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations – Construction and demolition sites – Where electrical components or temporary power are used with plant and equipment
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
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$96.8
Includes all formats + 2 years updates
Roller, Compactor SWMS
- • 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
- • Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
- • Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
- • Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
- • Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates
Roller, Compactor SWMS
Product Overview
This Roller, Compactor Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement practical controls for the safe operation of rollers and compactors on Australian worksites. It is a comprehensive document that covers multiple aspects of roller and compactor safety to support WHS compliance and effective risk management.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Safe operation of asphalt rollers for roadworks, car parks, and civil construction projects
- Use of vibrating plate compactors for trench backfilling, footpaths, and small-area compaction
- Operation of vibratory rollers, including starting, stopping, and vibration control procedures
- Pre-start inspections of rollers and compactors, including tyres, drums, vibration systems, guards, and safety features
- Selection of appropriate roller or compactor type based on ground conditions, material, and job requirements
- Management of noise, vibration, and dust exposure when operating rollers and compactors
- Controls for working around live traffic, pedestrians, and other mobile plant in the compaction work zone
- Safe loading, unloading, and securing of rollers and compactors for transport to and from site
- Use of exclusion zones, spotters, and communication methods to prevent collision or run-over incidents
- Working on slopes, edges, and near excavations to minimise rollover, tip-over, or ground collapse risks
- Manual handling and ergonomics when moving smaller compactors and handling fuels or lubricants
- Emergency procedures for plant malfunction, loss of control, fire, or injury involving rollers and compactors
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for civil contractors, road construction crews, asphalt and paving companies, plant operators, and site supervisors responsible for the safe use of rollers and compactors.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparation |
|
| 2. Equipment inspection |
|
| 3. Site evaluation |
|
| 4. Operating roller compactor |
|
| 5. Communication failure |
|
| 6. Maintenance |
|
| 7. Loading materials |
|
| 8. Unloading materials |
|
| 9. Clearing debris |
|
| 10. Traffic management |
|
| 11. Refueling equipment |
|
| 12. Demobilization |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Code of Practice: Construction Work – Guidance on managing risks associated with construction activities, including mobile plant and compaction equipment
- Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Plant in the Workplace – Requirements for the safe use, inspection, and maintenance of rollers and compactors
- Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work – Controls for noise exposure from vibratory rollers and compactors
- Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks – Risk management for handling smaller compactors and associated equipment
- Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces – Relevant to working near edges, slopes, and excavations with mobile plant
- AS 4024 Safety of Machinery (series) – Principles for guarding and safe design of machinery and plant
- AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations – Construction and demolition sites – Where electrical components or temporary power are used with plant and equipment
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
$96.8