4WD Vehicle Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

The SWMS-VEH-001 4WD Vehicle document outlines essential safety measures for operating 4WD vehicles in civil works. It covers critical hazards such as strap failure, load shifting, and spills, ensuring that workers are protected and compliant with relevant Australian safety legislation. This document is crucial for any team involved in the operation of 4WD vehicles on-site, providing guidance on risk management and promoting workplace safety.

• Strap failure during recovery; bystander struck
• Load shift; flying load on emergency stop
• Spill; fire; static discharge
• Injury; secondary collision
• Air; spill
• Drift

• AS 4380
• Heavy Vehicle National Law
• NTC Load Restraint Guide
• AS 1940
• Australian Road Rules
• EPA Act
• AS 1940
• WHS Reg 2017 Sch 18 (HRCW)
• Code of Practice: Construction work