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Auto-Body Vehicle Lifting SWMS

Vehicle hoist operation: 2-post, 4-post and scissor lift. Covers load assessment, jacking points, locking mechanism verification, daily inspection.

βš–οΈWHS Regulation 2025 & Codes of Practice β€” legally binding from 1 July 2026 (s26A)
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Vehicle hoist operation including 2-post, 4-post and scissor lifts. Covers load assessment, jacking point selection, locking mechanism verification and pre-start inspection. WHS Regulation 2025 plant duties apply.

Hazards identified

3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.

Vehicle fall from hoist due to incorrect jacking pointsHIGH

Fatal crush injury

Hoist locking mechanism failure during work underneathHIGH

Sudden uncontrolled descent

Overloading hoist beyond rated capacity (SWL)HIGH

Structural collapse, crush

Control measures

Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination β†’ substitution β†’ isolation β†’ engineering β†’ administrative β†’ PPE.

  1. 1Verify vehicle weight against hoist SWL and use manufacturer jacking points only.
  2. 2Engage mechanical safety locks before going under; never rely on hydraulics.
  3. 3Complete daily pre-start inspection per AS/NZS 2550.9 before lifting.

Applicable Codes of Practice

AS/NZS 2550.9:2019

Safe use of vehicle hoists

WHS Regulation 2025 Part 5.1βš– Legally binding Β· 1 Jul 2026

Plant duties, inspection and maintenance

High-Risk Construction Work triggered

16
Work involving risk of falling load or crushing

Suspended vehicles up to 3 tonnes overhead workers performing repairs.

Legal consequence

SWMS mandatory before work; stop work on variation.

What you receive

  • βœ“Editable DOCX template β€” Microsoft Word compatible
  • βœ“State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/WA/TAS/NT/ACT)
  • βœ“Hazard register with risk ratings + controls
  • βœ“Worker sign-on register and pre-start checklist

Related legislation

  • WHS Act 2011 (model)
  • WHS Regulation 2025
  • Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces CoP
What's in this SWMS

Document details

Regulation
WHS Regulation 2025
HRCW Category
Falling vehicle / load drop, crush injury, plant operation (2-post and 4-post hoists)
Hazards Identified
8 hazards with controls
Format
Editable DOCX (Microsoft Word)
Author
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Delivery
Instant download after payment