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Mini Loader Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-EAR-001

About this Document

The SWMS-EAR-001 Mini Loader document provides comprehensive safety measures to mitigate risks associated with mini loader operations. It covers various hazards such as underground service strikes, mechanical defects, and tip-over incidents. This document is essential for excavation contractors and workers to ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and protect personnel from potential dangers associated with mini loader activities.

Hazards & Risks Covered

  • Underground service strike
  • Mechanical defect
  • Mini Loader tip-over; pedestrian struck-by
  • Strike on underground services; bucket / blade misuse
  • Struck-by swinging bucket / blade; tip-over with load
  • Crush by lifted boom; trapped between boom and frame
  • Roll-over; collision; haul-road incident
  • Inadvertent movement
  • Crush; explosion; electrocution
  • Air; spill; runoff
  • Drift

Legislation & Codes of Practice

  • WHS Reg 2017 Pt 6.3 Excavation
  • AS 3798:2007
  • Code of Practice: Excavation work
  • AS 5804
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1 & 5.3 Plant
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 4024 series
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1 & 5.3 Plant
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 4024 series
  • WHS Reg 2017 Pt 6.3 Excavation
  • AS 3798:2007
  • Code of Practice: Excavation work
  • WHS Reg 2017 Pt 6.3 Excavation
  • AS 3798:2007
  • Code of Practice: Excavation work
  • AS 5101
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1 & 5.3 Plant
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 4024 series
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1 & 5.3 Plant
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 4024 series
  • AS 4024
  • AS 4772
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1 & 5.3 Plant
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 4024 series
  • AS 2890.6
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1 & 5.3 Plant
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 4024 series
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1 & 5.3 Plant
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 4024 series
  • WHS Reg 2017 Sch 18 (HRCW)
  • Code of Practice: Construction work
  • WHS Reg 2017 Pt 6.3 Excavation
  • AS 3798:2007
  • Code of Practice: Excavation work
  • EPA Act
  • AS 1940
  • POEO Act
  • WHS Reg 2017 Sch 18 (HRCW)
  • Code of Practice: Construction work

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Legislation & Standards

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cwlth)
  • State & Territory WHS Legislation
  • Safe Work Australia Guidelines

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