SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (Excavation SWMS)
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Rev: 1 14/03/2025
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COMPANY DETAILS
Name: XXX ABN: XXX Address: XXX
TASK NAME / ACTIVITY Excavation SWMS
SITE / PROJECT NAME XXX
CODES OF PRACTICE
Excavation work Managing the risks of plant in the workplace Managing risks in stevedoring
Managing risks when new and inexperienced persons interact with horses Managing the work environment and facilities
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Hard Hat

Hard Hat
High Vis Clothing

High Vis Clothing
Safety Glasses

Safety Glasses
Respiratory Protection

Respiratory Protection
Face Shield

Face Shield
Safety Boots

Safety Boots
Safety Gloves

Safety Gloves
Hearing Protection

Hearing Protection

Other
HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK
Risk of a person falling more than 2 metres Work on a telecommunication tower Demolition of load-bearing structure
Likely to involve disturbing asbestos Work on or near pressurised gas mains or piping Work in or near a confined space
Work in or near a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5m or a tunnel Use of explosives Temporary load-bearing support for structural alterations or repairs
Work in or near water or liquid that involves a risk of drowning Work on or near energised electrical installations or services Work that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
Tilt-up or precast concrete elements Diving work Work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant
Work in areas with artificial extremes of temperature Work on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines Work on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor in use by traffic other than pedestrians
Job / Task Hazards / Risks Initial Risk Control Measures Residual Risk Responsibility
Worker Sign off Worker Sign off
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