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Excavation SWMS MEGA Pack

Excavation work carries some of the most serious risks on any Australian worksite — ground collapses, underground services, heavy machinery, and complex dig environments demand nothing less than thorough, professional safety documentation. This powerful MEGA Pack delivers 10 comprehensive SWMS documents covering the full range of excavation plant and equipment, including excavators, backhoes, drill rigs, loaders, dump buggies, piling rigs, bobcats, and more. Whether you're breaking ground on a major civil project, carrying out utility works, or managing a smaller excavation job, this pack gives you the documentation you need to keep your crew safe, your subcontractors accountable, and your business fully compliant with Australian WHS legislation. At $149.00 AUD, you're saving over $150 compared to purchasing individually — a massive 50% off that makes this one of the best-value safety documentation investments available for excavation contractors and project managers alike. Don't put your team or your business at risk. Get compliant before the first bucket hits the ground.

10 SWMS + 10 SOPs (20 documents total)

Excavator Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)(SWMS-EAR-004)
Excavator Operation (SOP-EAR-004)free
Backhoe Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)(SWMS-EAR-006)
Backhoe Operation (SOP-EAR-006)free
Vacuum Excavation Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)(SWMS-VTR-001)
Vacuum Truck Operation (SOP-VTR-001)free
Drill Rig Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)(SWMS-DRL-001)
Drill Rig Operation (SOP-DRL-001)free
Mini Loader Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)(SWMS-EAR-001)
Mini Loader Operation (SOP-EAR-001)free
Scraper Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)(SWMS-EAR-007)
Scraper Operation (SOP-EAR-007)free
Dump Buggy Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)(SWMS-EAR-008)
Dump Buggy Operation (SOP-EAR-008)free
Loader Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)(SWMS-EAR-009B)
Loader Operation (SOP-EAR-009)free
Piling Rig Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)(SWMS-PIL-001)
Piling Rig Operation (SOP-PIL-001)free
Bobcat Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)(SWMS-EAR-BC1)
Skid Steer Loader Op. (SOP-EAR-002)free

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SWMS Documents

Safe Work Method Statements

11 documents
SWMSExcavation

Backhoe Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-EAR-006

Essential SWMS for safe backhoe operation and hazard management.

$19.99
SWMSExcavation

Bobcat Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-EAR-BC1

Essential SWMS for safe bobcat operation and excavation activities.

$19.99
SWMSExcavation

Drill Rig Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-DRL-001

Detailed SWMS for safe operation of drill rigs in excavation tasks.

$19.99
SWMSExcavation

Dump Buggy Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-EAR-008

Comprehensive SWMS for safe management of dump buggy operations.

$19.99
SWMSExcavation

Excavator Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-EAR-004

Essential SWMS for safe excavator operations covering all relevant hazards and legislative requirements.

$19.99
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Excavator Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

A comprehensive Safe Work Method Statement for the safe operation of excavators on construction and civil sites.

$19.99

Bundle: $23.98

SWMSExcavation

Loader Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-EAR-009B

Comprehensive SWMS for loader operations addressing critical safety hazards.

$19.99
SWMSExcavation

Mini Loader Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-EAR-001

Essential SWMS for safe operation of mini loaders in excavation work.

$19.99
SWMSExcavation

Piling Rig Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-PIL-001

Comprehensive SWMS for safe operation of piling rigs in excavation projects.

$19.99
SWMSExcavation

Scraper Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-EAR-007

Essential SWMS for safe scraper operation and excavation practices.

$19.99
SWMSExcavation

Vacuum Excavation Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-VTR-001

Comprehensive SWMS for safe vacuum excavation practices.

$19.99

SOP Documents

Standard Operating Procedures

5 documents
SOPExcavation

Earthmoving and Site Works

SOP-EAR-011

Comprehensive SOP for safe earthmoving and excavation site practices.

$9.99
SOPExcavation

Excavator Operation

SOP-EAR-004

Essential SOP for safe excavator operation and hazard management.

$9.99
SOPExcavation

Star Picket Driver Operation

SOP-LND-007

Comprehensive SOP for safe operation of star picket drivers.

$9.99
SOPExcavation

Trencher Operation

SOP-EAR-010

Essential SOP for safe trencher operation to prevent workplace hazards.

$9.99
SOPExcavation

Vacuum Truck Operation

SOP-VTR-001

SOP for safe vacuum truck operation to prevent workplace hazards.

$9.99
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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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