Ensure safe operations & minimise risks with this SWMS. This Tip Truck Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides a structured approach to identifying and controlling hazards associated with operating tip trucks. It includes essential risk mitigation strategies, hazard controls, and best practices to help businesses comply with Australian workplace safety standards while ensuring safe and efficient truck operations.
 
Hazards & Control Measures Covered:
1️⃣ Planning & Risk Assessment
Site Induction & Pre-Start Meeting – Ensures all personnel are briefed on site-specific hazards, emergency procedures, and safety protocols before starting work.
Daily Vehicle Inspections – Requires pre-start checks on trucks, including logbooks, maintenance records, and overall mechanical condition.
Traffic & Work Area Risk Assessment – Mandates assessing the site layout, identifying potential hazards, and confirming clear paths of travel before operating.
2️⃣ Vehicle Operation & Load Handling
Safe Access to Truck Cab – Enforces the use of steps and handrails, maintaining three points of contact when entering and exiting the vehicle.
Load Security & Stability – Requires ensuring loads are within Safe Working Load (SWL) limits, properly restrained, and evenly distributed to prevent rollover risks.
Reversing & Spotter Use – Mandates minimising reversing movements and using a spotter for guidance when reversing is necessary.
3️⃣ Unloading Procedures & Site Safety
Tipper Stability & Safe Unloading – Requires unloading on stable, level ground and avoiding high winds or proximity to other vehicles.
Overhead Power Line Awareness – Mandates checking for power lines before tipping, maintaining safe working distances, and following site-specific electrical risk protocols.
Personnel Exclusion Zones – Ensures that all personnel remain clear of the unloading area to prevent injuries from moving loads.
4️⃣ Environmental & Exposure Hazards
Remote & Rural Work Considerations – Requires communication plans, two-way radios, and emergency procedures for isolated work locations.
Heat & Fatigue Management – Mandates regular breaks, hydration, and monitoring for signs of heat stress or fatigue.
Adverse Weather Adjustments – Requires stopping work during extreme weather conditions and reassessing safety risks before resuming.
5️⃣ Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response
First Aid & Fire Safety Awareness – Ensures all personnel are familiar with first aid resources, fire extinguisher locations, and emergency contacts.
Fuel Handling & Spill Prevention – Mandates refuelling in well-ventilated areas, avoiding ignition sources, and ensuring spill kits are readily available.
Incident Reporting & Emergency Protocols – Requires immediate reporting of injuries, near misses, and vehicle damage, with emergency procedures activated as necessary.
 
Key Features of the SWMS:
Regulatory Compliance – Supports alignment with Australian workplace safety laws and heavy vehicle operational standards.
Hazard Identification & Risk Control – Covers essential safety measures to reduce risks in tip truck operations.
Emergency Preparedness – Establishes clear response procedures for incidents, load stability risks, and environmental hazards.
Fully Customisable Content – Easily adaptable for various job sites and haulage operations.
 
Who is This SWMS Suitable For?
This Tip Truck SWMS is essential for:
Heavy Vehicle Operators & Transport Companies
Civil & Infrastructure Contractors
Construction & Earthmoving Businesses
Any Workplace Using Tip Trucks for Material Transport
 
Additional Resources:
Included with the purchase is a free copy of our Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List to support your WHS documentation.
 
Ensure your workforce follows the correct procedures for safe tip truck operations. Download the Tip Truck SWMS today and help maintain a compliant and secure work environment.