Skid Steer Loader Op.

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines safety protocols for operating skid steer loaders, covering critical hazards such as tip-over risks, pedestrian safety, and load management. It is essential for operators and safety officers to ensure compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act and associated regulations. By following this document, workplaces can mitigate serious injuries and fatalities, fostering a safer working environment.

• Tip-over due to overloading or uneven ground – serious injury
• Runover of pedestrians – serious injury or fatality
• Load drop during crane lifting – serious injury or fatality
• Struck by swinging or unstable load
• Entrapment under lifted load or loader arms
• Contact with underground or overhead services
• Operator ejection (not wearing seat belt) during rollover

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and applicable state/territory WHS legislation
• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (Cth) – Part 5.1 High Risk Work (Dogging)
• AS 2550 series – Cranes – Safe use
• Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (2024)
• Skid Steer Loader Pre-Start Checklist (associated document)