Truck-Mounted Crane Operation SWMS
Operation of truck-mounted articulating crane (Hiab / Palfinger) for material delivery and lifting. HRWL CN or C0 licensing, outrigger deployment on suitable ground, swing radius exclusion, lift planning.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Operation of truck-mounted articulating cranes (Hiab/Palfinger) for material delivery and lifting. HRCW under WHS Regulation 2025 Schedule 1 — mobile plant and lifting operations requiring HRWL CN/C0 licensing.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Fatal crush, plant destruction
Fatal impact injury
Electrocution, fatality
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Verify HRWL CN/C0 licence; deploy outriggers on rated bog mats.
- 2Establish 3m swing radius exclusion zone with spotter and barriers.
- 3Maintain 6.4m powerline clearance; complete lift study before operation.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Crane safe use, inspection, operation requirements
HRWL mandatory for crane operation
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Truck-mounted crane is powered mobile plant performing structural lifts.
SWMS mandatory before work; $14,400 individual penalty.
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