How to Write a Safe Work Method Statement 

If you're looking to write your own Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars Safe Work Method Statement, the first step is to create the document as a Safe Work Method Statement Template. This way, you can use the same SWMS Template and then adjust the document for each different truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars project as needed, making sure that your Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS Template addresses any site specific risks.

The fastest and most cost effective solution would be to purchase a Bluesafe Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS Template. However, if you decide to take the route of writing your own truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars SWMS.

There are some fundamental requirements and information which you may want to consider adding to your Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS such as:

• Details of the person(s) responsible for making sure implementation, monitoring and compliance of the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS as well as any reviews and modifications.
• Any information detailing safety meetings or toolbox talks in relation to truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work, scheduled in accordance with legislative requirements to first identify any site hazards where the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work is being conducted, secondly, communicate the risks and hazards and then take steps to eliminate or control each hazard in relation to the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work being done.
• Any changes added to the Truck Loading and Load Restraint –Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS after an incident or a near miss.

Note: The Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS must be kept and be available for inspection at least until the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work is completed. Where the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS is revised, all versions of the SWMS Template should be kept. If a notifiable incident occurs in relation to the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars Safe Work Method Statement, the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS must be kept for a minimum of two years from the date of the incident.

Your Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars Safe Work Method Statement Template should list any high risk construction work, such as:

• Does the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS involve a risk of a person falling more than 2 meters?
• Is the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS carried out on or near pressurised gas mains or piping?
• Is the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS carried out on a telecommunication tower?
• Is the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS carried out on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines?
• Does the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS involve demolition of an element of a structure that is load-bearing?
• Is the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS carried out on or near energised electrical installations or services?
• Does the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS involve demolition of an element related to the physical integrity of a structure?
• Is the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS carried out in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere?
• Does the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS involve, or is likely to involve, disturbing asbestos?
• Does the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS involve tilt-up or precast concrete?
• Does the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS involve structural alteration or repair that requires temporary support to prevent collapse?
• Is the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS carried out on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor?
• Is the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS carried out in or near a confined space?
• Is the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS carried out in an area of a workplace where there is any movement of powered mobile plant?
• Is the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS carried out in/near a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5m or tunnel involving use of explosives?
• Is the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS carried out in areas with artificial extremes of temperature?
• Is the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS carried out in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning?
• Does the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work outlined in the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS involve diving work?

Your Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars Safe Work Method Statement should also identify any high-risk machinery or equipment in operation near the work site, such as:

• Forklift
• Crane
• Hoist
• Working In Public Areas
• Backhoe
• Loader
• Boom Lift
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
• Genie Lift
• Trencher
• Drilling Rig
• Trucks
• Formwork
• Bobcat
• Flammable Gas
• Fuel
• Dozer
• High Voltage
• Mulcher
• Tilt-up Panels
• Roller
• Scissor Lift
• Tractor 

Your Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS should also list any Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Foot Protection - Boots or closed in shoes
• Hand Protection - Gloves
• Head Protection - Hard hat or helmet
• Hearing Protection - Ear plugs or ear muffs
• Eye Protection - Safety glasses, goggles or face shields
• Respiratory Protection - Face masks etc
• Face Protection - Face shield, welding mask etc
• High Visual Clothing
• Protective Clothing - Overalls etc
• Fall Protection - Safety harness, edge protection etc
• Sun Protection - Sunscreen, hat etc
• Hair and Jewellery Secured - Hair Net, etc 

The Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s AndBars SWMS must be reviewed continually to ensure it remains effective and relevant. The Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS must be reviewed (and revised if necessary) if relevant control measures in relation to truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work are revised. The review process should be carried out in consultation with workers (including contractors and subcontractors) who may be affected by the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars and their health and safety representatives who represented that work group at the workplace.

When the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’sAnd Bars SWMS has been revised, the person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure:  

1. All persons involved in the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work are advised that a revision has been made and how they can access the revised Truck Loading and Load Restraint –Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS;
2. Persons who will need to change a work procedure or system as a result of the review are advised of the changes in a way that will enable them to implement their duties consistently with the revised Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS; and,
3. Workers that will be involved in the truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work are provided with the relevant information and instruction that will assist them to understand and implement the revised Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS.

When preparing your Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS, here are some topics you might want to also include to ensure you have covered as many risks and hazards as possible.

Planning and Preparation When Working With and Around TruckLoading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars.

When writing your Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS, establish any policies, procedures and systems for working with Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars in consultation with the Principal Contractor and workers while being sure to establish: 

• Health and Safety guidelines for truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work
• Emergency plans and evacuation procedures for the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS
• Worker inductions for Truck Loading and Load Restraint –Boards Pogo’s And Bars
• Toolbox talks (safety meetings) added to the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS
• Outline details of supervision of the site and workers on the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS
• Check all workers qualifications, permits and competencies for Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars operations
• Ensure the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’sAnd Bars and any related equipment is functioning correctly
• Hazard reporting procedures in place and added to the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS
• Incident reporting procedures in place and added to the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS
• Exclusion zones when conducting truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work
• Risk Assessment for TASK completed and noted on the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS

Electrical NO GO ZONES identified, discussed and documented.

 Assessment of Site Conditions 

Thoroughly assess the work site/area conditions when excavating and ensure that: 

1. A risk assessment of the truck loading and load restraint –boards pogo’s and bars work is conducted
2. Suitable access and adequate space to conduct truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work safely
3. Consult with all stakeholders on potential hazards and risks when conducting truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work
4. Consultation with all relevant workers and personnel for Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS details
5. If conducting Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars at night, ensure there is adequate lighting
6. Check that the work environment is suitable for truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work

Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars Training and Worker Qualifications 

Ensure all workers have the appropriate licenses in conducting Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars as well as any qualifications that may be required for various truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars projects before starting work. If White Cards are required, retain copies of all cards, licenses and qualifications of personnel.

All personnel must:

1. Be trained and/or have received instructions on the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS including all safety and emergency procedures.
2. Be qualified, knowledgeable and competent in Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars operations and truck loading and load restraint – boards pogo’s and bars work as well as all delegated tasks/responsibilities
3. Be fully aware and understand the scope of work in relation to the Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars SWMS

Below are some examples of some Control Measures to be implemented when creating your own Truck Loading and Load Restraint – Boards Pogo’s And Bars Safe Work Method Statement Template:

• Vehicle should have proper load carrying capacity for the proposed load
• When loading a vehicle, never exceed the tyre and axle capacity rated for the vehicle.
• Vehicle tray must be large enough to carry the entire load.
• Never exceed the legal mass limits.
• Never exceed the GCM of the vehicle.
• Proper weight distribution must be ensured.
• Make sure that all loose bulk material load is totally contained.
• Loads must be suitably strapped and covered.
• Stability is affected by movement.
• Higher overturning risks will be present for loads with high centre of gravity.
• For transporting tall or high loads, use a low loader or a drop deck loader.
• Ensure that the overall height of the loaded vehicle is not exceeding the height restrictions on the proposed route and is below the legal height limits, generally 4.3 metres.
• Inspect the weight of all loads.
• Speed should be reduced for high loads.
• For transporting over-height loads, special permit may be required.
• There could be danger from loads projecting from the rear, side or front of the vehicle.
• Ensure that for loads projecting more than 1.2 metres beyond the rear of the vehicle, there is a red flag at daytime and/or a red light at night. The red light must be visible for 200 metres.
• For loads that are wider than the width of the carrying tray of the vehicle, flags and signs such as WIDE LOAD, etc., may be required.
• If possible, always keep the load within the tray.
• Adhere to the local restrictions for length and width set by the regulatory authority. Check also the rear overhang limits. Use signs with letters of at least 800 mm height.
• Position the load for maintaining proper stability, steering and braking.
• Do not allow load to overload the axles and tyres.
• Provide even loading across the tray and place heavy loads between axles.
• Loads placed offset to one side of the vehicle may affect stability of a turning vehicle.
• For reducing the overturning moment, always place heavy loads lower on the tray.
• Restrain loads to prevent them shifting when the vehicle is in motion.
• Load positioning advice must be referred.
• Check the tyre pressures.
• Do not allow flexing of the tray.
• Always position the load on the centreline of the tray.
• All heavy items must be kept on the bottom of the tray.
• Place lighter loads on top of the heavier loads.
• A tall load, which has a length less than 80% of its height, will be unstable in the forward direction.
• A tall load, which has a length less than 50% of its height, will be unstable in the sideways direction.
• Unstable loads must be placed against a structure or be bound together for greater stability.
• Prevent tipping of load by ensuring adequate lashing of unstable loads.
• Loads will be less stable when placed on dunnage that is narrower than its base.
• Where large quantities are regularly transported, specialised methods and equipment, such as scalloped dunnage, unitised bundles or containers should be used.
• This can significantly reduce transport costs, product damage and loading/unloading time. It can also ensure the level of restraint will comply on every journey.
• Lengths with smooth surfaces are difficult to restrain using tie-down. The friction between individual sections can be substantially increased by using inter-layer packing material, such as timber or rubber matting.
• Because of large manufacturing tolerances, pipes in a load may have diameters so different, that individual pipes may not be effectively clamped by the external lashings.
• In such cases the loose pipes must be individually retained.Many pipes have spigoted, socketed, threaded, bevelled or flanged ends for joining and sealing.
• For further information in relation to transport of materials ensure all processes comply with the National Transport Commission Guidelines.

National: View the Model Codes of Practice for Excavation Work on Safe Work Australia's website here. 

Victoria: Victoria's Code of Practice for Excavation Work may be viewed on Work Safe Victoria's website here.