Road Sweeper Operation SWMS
Operation of road sweeper truck for construction site or municipal sweeping. Includes water-spray dust suppression, traffic management, hopper unloading procedure, brush replacement.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Road sweeper truck operation for construction and municipal cleaning, including dust suppression, traffic control, hopper unloading and brush changes. Triggers HRCW under WHS Regulation 2025 Schedule 1 for traffic-adjacent work.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Silicosis, lung cancer
Fatal vehicle impact
Crush fatality, equipment damage
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Continuous water-spray suppression; WES <0.05mg/m³ silica per WHS Reg 49
- 2TMP/TGS compliant with AS 1742.3; high-visibility clothing AS/NZS 4602.1
- 3Level firm ground for tipping; exclusion zone; PUAVEH licence verified
Applicable Codes of Practice
HRCW near traffic corridors
Traffic control at worksites
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Sweeping operations occur on live or partially closed roadways
SWMS mandatory before work; PCBU fines to $60,000
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX template — Microsoft Word compatible
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/WA/TAS/NT/ACT)
- ✓Hazard register with risk ratings + controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register and pre-start checklist
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 (model)
- WHS Regulation 2025
- Code of Practice — Hazardous Manual Tasks