Crane-Truck Mounted Hiab SWMS

Crane – Truck Mounted Hiab Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) 

SWMS Overview 

The Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for Truck-Mounted Hiab Cranes outlines the procedures and control measures required for safely operating vehicle-mounted hydraulic cranes for loading, unloading, and material placement on residential, commercial, and industrial sites in Australia. It aligns with Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, the Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice, and relevant Australian Standards (e.g. AS 2550.11 & AS 1418 series).

Key focus areas include conducting a site-specific risk assessment to identify ground stability, overhead hazards (such as powerlines), and safe traffic and pedestrian management around the work area. It highlights the importance of pre-start inspections of the crane, outriggers, hydraulic systems, and lifting accessories, ensuring only licensed and competent operators perform Hiab operations.

This SWMS also details safe lifting practices, including correct sling and lifting gear selection, maintaining communication between the operator and dogman/spotter, and ensuring loads remain within the crane’s rated capacity. It covers setting up exclusion zones, securing loads for transport, and implementing emergency procedures in case of hydraulic failure, uncontrolled movements, or dropped loads.

By following this SWMS, workers can significantly reduce the risks of crane instability, load shift, collisions, entrapment, and mechanical failure, ensuring truck-mounted Hiab crane operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with WHS requirements.

Suitable for electrotechnology trades including:

Compliant in all Australian States and New Zealand

What’s Included 

This ready-to-use SWMS package features: 

• Understanding NECA SWMS 
• JSA SWMS Cover Sheet 
• Crane – Truck Mounted Hiab SWMS – Style A
• Crane – Truck Mounted Hiab SWMS – Style B 
• SWMS Sign off Sheet 

Flexible SWMS Styles 

To meet unique project and contractor needs, we’ve developed two consistent SWMS styles: 

• Style A (Blue): A simple, streamlined version inspired by the Safe Work Australia template, perfect for workers who prefer clear, straightforward safety documents. 

• Style B (Tan): A detailed format designed to meet strict compliance checklists, ideal for principal contractors requiring enhanced documentation. 

Both styles maintain the same core safety content, ensuring consistency across projects. Workers inducted and trained in one style can seamlessly adapt to the other, streamlining document control and significantly reducing admin time and stress during the SWMS submission process. 

Why Choose NECA SWMS?  

NECA SWMS solutions are industry-specific, written by professionals with real-world experience, and based on Standards, Codes of Practice, and Legislation. These templates:  

• Simplify compliance with principal contractor requirements.  

• Save admin time with editable MS Word templates ready for instant download.  

• Provide clear, user-friendly documents to reduce frustration in the workplace.  

Completed SWMS templates. Simply insert your company logo, business details, and site details, and they’re ready to send off to your client. Templates can be amended to suit specific needs, saving valuable time and resources while maintaining compliance.  

With a NECA SWMS, you can ensure robust safety practices, better version control, and a stress-free submission process.