SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (Shaded sections to be filled in by Relevant Person)

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1 WORK ACTIVITY: Working Around Mobile Plant HIGH RISK COMPONENT: SWMS No. 04 SITE/PROJECT: PROJECT ID: Prepared for: Prepared by: Jet Excavators & Trucks ABN: Prepared by: Michelle Falevaai Signature: Position: WHS Admin Date Created: 3 May 03 Reviewed and Approved by: Mark Jennings Signature: Date Safe Work Method Statement prepared: Position: Director Date work to be commenced: Date of Next Review: January 07 Actions before Work Commences:. Ensure all personnel are trained, experienced and competent in the required qualifications to perform the scope of works.. Ensure that all plant and equipment brought to site is fit for purpose and declared to the principal contractor prior to use. 3. Toolbox personnel involved in the activity on SWMS No. 04 Working Around Mobile Plant. 4. Complete a Daily Shift Pre-Start, Plant Maintenance and Inspection Checklist/Log Book and JSA for activity prior to commencing work. 5. Inspect plant and equipment prior to use to ensure that plant is fit for purpose. Report any hazards or faults to the principal contractor. Action during Work: 6. Review SWMS for relevance of declared methodology during work activity. 7. Keep unauthorised personnel away from the area. 8. Monitor the workplace for any changes, subsequent work trades and other potential hazards. Actions after work is complete: 9. Review SWMS as required if safer methods of work are devised. 0. Complete housekeeping. Effective date: January 06 Page of Next Review date: January 07 J:\SWMS\MP-04(SP).docx

2 WORK ACTIVITY: Earthworks Using Mobile Plant Personnel qualifications and experience required: General Induction for Construction in QLD (or approved equivalent) Site Specific Induction Relevant Plant Operator Certification Statement of Operator Competency for each plant operator prior to commencement of work on site Supervision: Site Supervisor or delegated responsible person (Foreman or leading hand) periodically on site during each shift Plant, equipment and materials to be used: Plant Make/Model: Service history indicating 50hr/000hr/6yr/0yr preventative services and periodic maintenance/repairs. Relevant MSDS Diesel Fuel MSDS Grease MSDS Diesel Engine Oil MSDS Hydraulic Oil MSDS Applicable Legislation, Standards and Codes of Practice, References: WHS Act 0 / WHS Regulation 0 Plant Code of Practice 005 Hazardous Substances Code of Practice 003 Manual Handling Code of Practice 0 Noise Code of Practice 0 Permits (eg confined spaces, hot work etc): Excavation permit Training and instruction: SWMS Excavator Operations JET Site Checklist Periodic review of SWMS Warning signs and control measures: Amber flashing light to be mounted where it can be seen from 360 degrees at 00m Fire extinguisher must be installed and have a current test tag A minor first aid kit must be available in the machine Spill kit (50L min) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements: Minimum site PPE is Safety helmet/hard hat Safety boots Safety glasses High visibility shirt Other PPE as directed on site including: Long sleeved shirt Long pants Safety gloves Sunscreen Effective date: January 06 Page of Next Review date: January 07 J:\SWMS\MP-04(SP).docx

3 Site Safety Rules: All maintenance records must be kept on file in the office. Operator must wear a seat belt at all times the machine is being operated. Prior to commencement of work, ensure the area surrounding the plant item is clear. Assess work area to ensure that no overhead structures can contact or arc raised boom. Ensure that all services have been located and/or potholed prior to the commencement of excavation. Each operator to read and sign onto excavation permit. Plant must be parked clear of access roadways with all hydraulic equipment lowered and the buckets gathered prior to shutting down the engine. The keys must be removed and the cabin locked at the end of every shift. Plant is not to be left unattended with the engine running or keys in the ignition. Emergency Response and Incident Management: In the event of an incident, including a near miss where there is potential for injury, you must report it immediately as follows. Site supervisor JET Excavators & Trucks on ( ). If you are injured you must cease work immediately and inform site personnel so that correct procedures can be followed. Seek first aid/medical attention form site safety personnel and contact JET Excavators & Trucks to report incident and complete an Incident/Injury form. Effective date: January 06 Page 3 of 3 Next Review date: January 07 J:\SWMS\MP-04(SP).docx

4 ITEM WHAT ARE THE BASIC STEPS (List the steps in logical sequence & include materials, equipment etc) POTENTIAL HAZARDS (What may cause an injury/illness to occur) Arrive at worksite Travelling across unfamiliar worksite Collision with other items of plant Not complying with Site Safety rules Unsure of site communication protocols Operator unfit for work Machine start up Slips, trips, falls Vandalism of machine overnight Damaged sustained whilst on float Engine damage caused by lack of maintenance 3 Operating plant Collision with other plant Collision with ground personnel Machine rollover Falling objects hitting machine Digging through underground services Striking overhead services RISK RANKING High-Med- Low HAZARD CONTROLS (What controls can be put in to place to prevent an injury/illness) Controls must not raise or create an increased risk. Always report to site office on arrival and locate contact person ie. Foreman.. Attend Principal Contractor s daily prestart to obtain all site safety procedure information including Emergency Response and any other specific requirements for plant, equipment or personnel. 3. Ensure all relevant paperwork (eg plant inspections, certificates of competency, SWMS) has been submitted and approved prior to commencement of work. 4. Operator must be fit for work as per JET s Operator Induction Checklist which includes not being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, having a blood alcohol content of 0.00% and monitoring work hours to reduce fatigue.. Complete Daily Safety Checklist on JET docket and record results. Report any defects to Foreman immediately before starting work.. Always use access ladders to climb machine. 3. Allow machine to idle for minimum 5 minutes after starting. Always service machine as per manufacturers required intervals.. Machine to be fitted with reverse travel alarm.. Rotating amber beacon to be in machine and operational. 3. Always look around machine before moving off. 4. Check that the ground crew are wearing hi-vis clothing. 5. Mobile phones are not to be used by JET RESIDUAL RISK SCORE WHO WILL ENSURE THIS IS DONE Effective date: January 06 Page 4 of 4 Next Review date: January 07 J:\SWMS\MP-04(SP).docx

5 Personal injury caused by movement within the cab Hearing damage from exposure to excessive noise Loads or buckets falling and hitting ground crew Excavators & Trucks personnel during plant operation. 6. Instruct ground crew to visual and audio contact with excavator before approaching machine. 7. Never operate machine outside of the manufacturer s recommendations for grade/slope. 8. Always request a Permit to Excavate (PTE) from Principal Contractor and then be sure that you understand the location of all services. If no PTE is issued from Principal Contractor, do not start any excavation. 9. Whenever operating within the vicinity of overhead power lines, ensure the Foreman has either isolated, tiger tailed or provided an electrically trained spotter for the duration of the works. If Power Line permits are required, follow same procedure as PTE. 0. Operators of plant must wear a seat belt at all times with the cabin door closed at all times.. Report any injury, incident or spill or contamination to the site supervisor immediately.. Never exceed SWL of machine and SWL must be marked on machine s boom. 3. Safety pin must be used in quick hitch. 4. Operator must never slew any loads over ground personnel. 5. Never load trucks over the cabin. 6. Operator is monitor position of the machine when loading off a vertical face. Effective date: January 06 Page 5 of 5 Next Review date: January 07 J:\SWMS\MP-04(SP).docx

6 4 Use of excavator in lifting or crane mode Overloading in crane mode Craned load swinging/falling or striking ground personnel. Hose burst protection valves must be fitted to critical hydraulic cylinders of machines with a rated capacity over tonne.. Use only attachments identified on the load chart. 3. Loads are only to be suspended from the machine s manufacturer s designated lift point. Additionally, Lift point should form a closed eye so accidental unhooking cannot occur. Lifting points must not be attached to buckets. Lift point should only be fitted to pinned rear or front hoe that has been designed to accommodate one. 4. Check the wind and weather conditions before setting up for or commencing the lift. 5. Clear obstacles from the path of the items to be lifted. Be aware of and assess the proposed set up location and proposed load collection and placement points. 6. Ensure the machine is on firm/stable and level ground. 7. Consider conducting a trial lift without a load to check slew radius for the proposed lift. 8. Do not exceed the recommended lifting weight. 9. The lifting arm/boom must display the SWL. 0. Hydraulic hose failure will be dealt with using a spill kit. NOTE: This is a special purpose appliance and for continuous lifting operations other means should be sought i.e. A crane. Effective date: January 06 Page 6 of 6 Next Review date: January 07 J:\SWMS\MP-04(SP).docx

7 5 Operating machine with attachments 6 Plant shut down end of shift or during meal breaks 7 Loading and unloading plant from transport vehicle Using hammer and having rocks or particles flying off rock being broken. Hoses for hammer breaking Hot oil causing burns to skin Damage to engine from not following shutdown procedure Unauthorised access to the machine Damage to other plant or equipment Malfunction of transport vehicle Bodily injury of workers in adjacent area Traffic Tipping or rollover of vehicle Electrocution 3. Hearing protection to be worn by ground crew when hammer is being used.. Inspect hydraulic hoses and connections prior to the commencement of hammer operations. 3. Hammer and other attachments to be compatible with the machine/excavator they are the utilised by. 4. If fly rock is present, install barriers at a safe distance from the work. 5. Spill kit to be available onsite for clean ups. 6. Never touch hot oil. Use gloves to handle if required.. Always lock machine whenever it is not attended.. Park on level ground. Check with Foreman where designated parking area for the machine is. 3. Never park in waterways, creeks, erosion or sediment controls or on a slope pointing toward any building or structure. 4. Make sure the park brake is applied, bucket and hoe is placed on the ground and wheel chocks used if required. 5. Idle machine down for minimum 5 minutes. 6. If machine is fitted with battery isolator, always activate it when machine is shut down. 7. Report any injury, incident or spill and contamination immediately to the Foreman.. Ensure all warning devices are operational and vehicle is serviceable.. Ensure driver is properly licenced. 3. Vehicle should be parked away from roadways and in designated parking or loading area when possible. 4. Non-essential workers to be cleared to 0m from immediate loading area. 3 Driver Operator Effective date: January 06 Page 7 of 7 Next Review date: January 07 J:\SWMS\MP-04(SP).docx

8 5. Use traffic controllers whenever possible. 6. Erect traffic control signage where required. 7. Ensure vehicle is placed on even ground and is a safe distance from other machines and activities. Ensure ample room at rear of vehicle to manoeuvre machine. 8. Ensure that machine tracks/tyres are aligned to ramps before driving slowly onto ramps. 9. Ensure that the machine and vehicle do not enter the exclusion zone near live overhead electrical installations; remain clear of excavations, trenches and underground services. Effective date: January 06 Page 8 of 8 Next Review date: January 07 J:\SWMS\MP-04(SP).docx

9 Consequences Likelihood Disaster Very Serious Serious Substantial Minor Almost certain Likely Possible Remotely Possible Practically Impossible Likelihood / Consequence The hazard has the potential to: Cause minor injury Be contained within the site boundary The hazard has the potential to: Temporarily disable or seriously injure Breach the site boundary and pollute local environment The hazard has the potential to : Permanently disable or kill Cause major damage to the structure Have significant impact on the surrounding population and environment Risk Class 3 LOW MED HIGH High Risk Construction Work Summary (WHS Regulations 0 S.9) Falling > m In or near trench with depth >.5m Contaminated or flammable atmosphere Work on a telecommunications tower In a tunnel Involves tilt-up or precast concrete Demolition work Use of explosives On/in/next to road, railway, other traffic corridor Disturbance of asbestos Pressurised gas mains or piping Movement of powered mobile plant Use of temporary support to avoid collapse Chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines Artificial extremes in temperature Confined space Energised electrical installations Risk of drowning or diving work Effective date: January 06 Page 9 of 9 Next Review date: January 07 J:\SWMS\MP-04(SP).docx

10 SIGN OFF RECORDS Record of consultation and instructions into work methods By signing this record, I acknowledge I have been provided with the opportunity to give comment on the formulation of work methods, the identification of hazards associated with this work and the development of control measures that will allow the work to be undertaken safely. I acknowledge I have been instructed in the work methods and understand and will comply with these instructions. DO NOT SIGN THIS RECORD IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE WORK METHODS PRESCRIBED Family Name First Name Employed as Employed by Signature Date Attendance verified by Supervisor Sign Off By signing this, I acknowledge that I agree with the work methods described in this document. I will consult with the work crew and amend this JSA/SWMS in the event of any significant changes to the work method, equipment, sequence, materials or the like in the event of any incidents or breaches of safety requirements. I confirm that the people listed above have attended and participated in the development and review of the JSA/SWMS Family Name First Name Employed as Employed by Signature Date Effective date: January 06 Page 0 of 0 Next Review date: January 07 J:\SWMS\MP-04(SP).docx