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

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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Legislation & Standards

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

Disclaimer: All documents provided on this platform are templates and starting points only. They must be reviewed, adapted, and approved by the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) or facilitated by a designated WHS Manager, Site Supervisor, or Principal Contractor, before use at any specific worksite. Site-specific hazards, conditions, and legislative requirements may vary. Cornerstone SWMS accepts no liability for documents used without appropriate review and customisation.

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