Vacuum Excavator Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

$96.80

The Vacuum Excavator Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) features:

  1. Instant download
  2. Acceptance Guaranteed
  3. Easy to edit Microsoft Word format so you can add your logo and site specific details
  4. Complies with latest legislation

Specifically, the Vacuum Excavator Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers:

  1. Operational guidelines, with a step by step approach to safe work
  2. Possible hazards that may be encountered
  3. Step by step safety procedures to follow
  4. Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  5. And more. Please check details below
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Safe Work Method Statement Template for Vacuum Excavator

This comprehensive SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) Template has been purpose-built to aid in ensuring the safety and health of workers undertaking vacuum excavation projects. It’s detailed yet straightforward, making it a valuable tool for tradespeople.

Pre-filled and Comprehensive:

The template comes pre-filled with useful information that aligns with standard SWMS requirements. It covers all bases so you can spend less time worrying about what you’ve missed and more time on your work.

Fully editable and customisable:

It’s provided in Microsoft Word format for effortless editing. Adjust any section to suit your project specifics.

Scope of the Project and Project Details:

The template isn’t just broad strokes—it also delves into the finer points, such as project specifics and the scope of the project. You can plainly state what the task is, where it’s being done, and who’s doing it.

High-Risk Machinery Checklist:

Identify and review any high-risk machinery on site. This ensures everyone is aware of potential dangers.

Staff Training Records:

There’s ample space to record staff training, keeping everyone accountable for their safety education and responsible for onsite safety.

Before and After Risk Ratings:

Assess risk both before and after controls have been implemented to ensure reduction measures are effective.

Legislative References:

Useful resources for legislative references are included, taking guesswork out of finding relevant laws and standards.

PPE Required:

All required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is outlined clearly, so every worker knows what they need to protect themselves on the job.

Risk Assessment Matrix:

Includes a risk assessment matrix for systematic analyses of potential hazards and their likelihood of occurrence.

SWMS Requirements Checklist:

To help you remember every critical aspect, we’ve included a checklist ensuring all requirements have been covered when implementing the SWMS.

Worker Sign Off Page:

A dedicated page for worker and responsible person sign off to ensure understanding and acceptance of health and safety procedures.

Easy To Use and Customise:

No complicated jargon or complex formats. Our SWMS template is user-friendly and easy to tailor to your specific needs.

Suitable for Large Contracts and Tenders:

Designed with detail to make it suitable for large contracts and tenders, even Tier 1 contractual work.

Quick Delivery By Email:

No need to wait around- once purchased, this template will be delivered promptly to your inbox.

Catering to the practical needs of tradespeople, our Safe Work Method Statement Template for Vacuum Excavator balances professionalism with accessibility, helping prioritise safety without complicating your project.

The Vacuum Excavator Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Slip
    • trip and falls
    • Inadequate lighting
  • 2. Site assessment
    • Incorrect site information
    • Inadequate safety procedures
  • 3. Vehicle setup
    • Rollover or tip-over
    • Failure of equipment
  • 4. Equipment check
    • Faulty equipment
    • Lack of protective gear
  • 5. Excavation work
    • Contact with utilities
    • Cave-ins
    • Dust generation
  • 6. Loading and unloading materials
    • Drop objects
    • Unstable loads
  • 7. Inspecting excavation
    • Failure to identify hazards
    • Collapse
  • 8. Backfilling
    • Entrapment
    • Exposure to harmful substances
  • 9. Clean up activities
    • Disposal of waste
    • Contamination
  • 10. Demobilising Equipment
    • Faulty equipment
    • No isolation procedure
  • 11. Document control
    • Loss of documents
    • Incorrect recording
  • 12. Traffic management
    • Collisions
    • Inadequate traffic control
  • 13. Work near overhead powerlines
    • Electric shock
    • Fire
    • Electrocution
  • 14. Work in public area
    • Public injury
    • Property damage
  • 15. Emergency preparation
    • No emergency plan
    • Delays to emergency response
  • 16. Hazardous chemicals handling
    • Skin contact
    • Inhalation
    • Ingestion
    • Fires
  • 17. Noise control
    • Hearing damage
    • Communication difficulty
  • 18. Site security
    • Trespassing
    • Vandalism
    • Theft
  • 19. Public liability
    • Injury to public
    • Damage to property
  • 20. Plant safety check
    • Collapse of plant
    • Loss of control
    • Explosion

Each Safe Work Method Statement has specific content that is referenced to, but not limited to a number of authorities such as Codes of Practice, Regulations, Australian Standards or the Act.

The Vacuum Excavator Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:

Ordering only takes a few minutes. Upon ordering completion, a link will be sent to your email address to download your documents, then add your company logo to the top of the header and you’re finished.

Your document will be delivered in editable Microsoft Word format. This PDF sample is just for preview

Frequent Questions

Safe Work Method Statement Template FAQ’s

What format is a BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template delivered in?

Because every SWMS needs to be edited to suit on-site specifics, it makes sense to deliver our Safe Work Method Statements in Microsoft Word Format for easy editing.

How many pages long is each Safe Work Method Statement Template?

It depends entirely on the nature of the risks associated with the SWMS Template, however on average the documents are between 7-15 pages in length. Each Safe Work Method Statement is comprehensive in nature and is easy to use.

What are before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are simply this: When you initially start to do a job, like say drill a hole in a wall, there will be a level of risk, which for this example let's just say is a level 2 (before). The idea is that then you would implement some type of control measure to reduce the risk, and in this case we would implement the control measure of wearing safety glasses to protect the eyes. This now would bring the risk of an injury down to a level 1 (after). Here you can see how the SWMS has a before and after risk rating for each step of a job, task or process.

Why do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates have before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are a simple and effective way to clearly show how, and how much a certain level of risk has been brought down for a certain step in a job task or process. Another reason also is that many larger contractors now like to see before and after risk ratings, so it makes sense to include them in our Templates.

Are the SWMS Templates pre-filled?

Absolutely. Every Safe Work Method Statement Template is pre-filled, high quality and comprehensive in order to help save you as much time, and deliver as much quality information as possible when conducting your own on site safety.

Do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates come with a Risk Assessment?

Yes. Each Safe Work Method Statement comes with it's own built in Risk Assessment which is part of the working document. The SWMS is straightforward, easy to use and has a risk calculator to work out the risk level and likelihood of the risk occurring.

Does each SWMS Template have the required PPE already suggested?

Yes, each SWMS Template has a range of PPE recorded, as well as picture icons of different PPE items that you can add/remove as you need to for the requirements of the job task.

What Should be Included in a Safe Work Method Statement?

If you're going to be doing any high risk construction work, you'll most likely not only need a Safe Work Method Statement, but you'll also need to make sure your SWMS has a number of checks and balances in order for the document to be accepted in your construction site safety. Purchasing a safe work method statement template can help save you quite a lot of time rather than starting from scratch. Also, just remember that even though every BlueSafe Template is highly comprehensive and pre-filled, your SWMS Template should be adjusted to suit any noticeable risks that are specific to the task you are performing.

Your Safe Work Method Statement must:
  • List or show the different types of construction work that is high risk
  • Clearly explain the workplace health and safety hazards as well as the risks that arise from the works
  • Explain in detail how each risk will be managed, maintained and controlled
  • Explain how each control measure will be implemented in order to reduce each risk
  • Describe how each control measure will be monitored an how often the control measures will be reviewed
  • Consider any additional factors that may impact the level of risk involved with the safety of the construction site such as weather, wind etc.
  • Be made available and accessible to read by employees and applicable personnel at any time.
  • Every SWMS should be easy to understand and written in plain language
  • Every BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template is straightforward and easy to use. They also have what's called 'before and after risk ratings', which basically means there's a built in risk assessment that is used in the process of using the document. This allows you to asses the initial risks and give them a score, and then assess the risk and give an 'after score' once the listed control measures are implemented. All our documents are comprehensive, pre-filled and easy to use. You can even download a sample below and see an example.
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