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Mobile Crane Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

Name: Mobile Crane Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)
Brand: Cornerstone SWMS
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About this Document

This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides a structured approach for the safe operation of mobile cranes, including essential pre-operational checks and shutdown procedures. It addresses critical hazards such as tip-overs, powerline contact, and structural failure, ensuring compliance with Australian WHS Regulations and relevant Australian Standards. Designed for construction professionals and crane operators, this document helps site managers mitigate high-risk construction work hazards and maintain a safe workplace environment.

Hazards & Risks Covered

Unlicensed operation; incompetent rigging
Outrigger / track failure, tip-over
Struck-by load/counterweight; powerline contact
Falls from height; boom section failure; crush
Mechanical/structural defect; rope damage
Sling failure; shock loading; underrated rigging
Load swing; struck-by; pinch point
Imbalance, overload of one crane
Fall from box; box failure; load drop
Loss of control of load
Falls; trapped fingers; uncontrolled movement
Mass casualty event
Soil / water contamination; community impact
Drift from documented method

Legislation & Codes of Practice

WHS Reg 2017 Sch 18 (HRCW)
Code of Practice: Construction work
WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
AS 2550.1
AS 2550.5
AS 1418 series
AS 2550.5
AS 5804
WHS Reg 2017 Pt 4.7
AS/NZS 3000
AS/NZS 3012
AS/NZS 3760
WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
AS 2550.1
AS 2550.5
AS 1418 series
WHS Reg 2017 Pt 4.4
AS/NZS 1891.1
AS 2550.10
AS 1657
AS 2759
AS 2550.1
AS 2550.1
AS 1353
AS 3775
AS 4497
WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
AS 2550.1
AS 2550.5
AS 1418 series
WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
AS 2550.1
AS 2550.5
AS 1418 series
AS 2550.5
AS 1418.17
WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
AS 2550.1
AS 2550.5
AS 1418 series
WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
AS 2550.1
AS 2550.5
AS 1418 series
WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
AS 2550.1
AS 2550.5
AS 1418 series
WHS Reg 2017 Pt 4.4
AS/NZS 1891.1
AS 2550.10
AS 1657
WHS Act 2011
WHS Regulation 2017
WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
AS 2550.1
AS 2550.5
AS 1418 series
EPA Act
AS 1940
WHS Reg 2017 Sch 18 (HRCW)
Code of Practice: Construction work

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