Grader Operation

The Grader Operation SOP (SOP-EAR-005) outlines essential safety procedures for operating graders to prevent serious hazards such as rollovers, runovers, and dust inhalation. This document is crucial for operators and safety officers in the civil works sector, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and workplace safety standards. By following this SOP, organizations can effectively mitigate risks associated with grading operations, promoting a safe working environment.

• Grader rollover or tip-over on steep cross-slopes or embankment edges – serious injury or fatality
• Runover of personnel – serious injury or fatality
• Contact with underground services during grading
• Dust inhalation (including silica) from grading operations
• Loss of control on steep grades or wet surfaces
• Struck by material ejected from the blade

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and applicable state/territory WHS legislation
• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (Cth)
• Dial Before You Dig (DBYD)
• Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (2024)
• State/territory road authority specifications
• Grader Pre-Start Checklist (associated document)