Hydraulic Hose Replacement SWMS
Safe Work Method Statement covering the key hazards and control measures for hydraulic hose replacement.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Hydraulic hose replacement on plant and machinery involves isolating pressurised systems, depressurising accumulators, and replacing failed or degraded hoses. Stored hydraulic energy, fluid injection injuries, and hot oil exposure trigger SWMS obligations under WHS Regulation 2025 r.299 for plant maintenance and energy isolation duties.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Fluid injection injury, amputation, fatality
Severe burns to skin and eyes
Crush injury or fatality from falling attachment
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Isolate, lock out and tag plant; depressurise accumulators and verify zero energy before disconnection.
- 2Lower or mechanically support all suspended attachments and booms before commencing hose removal.
- 3Wear oil-resistant gloves, face shield and long sleeves; never check leaks with bare hands.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Maintenance, inspection and cleaning of plant duties
Energy isolation and hazardous energy control
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Hydraulic systems operate at high pressure; hose work involves disconnection of pressurised lines.
HRCW work without compliant SWMS breaches WHS Reg r.291; penalties apply.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule
- ✓Hazard register aligned to hierarchy of control
- ✓Worker sign-on and review register
Related legislation
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025
- AS 4024.1-2019 Safety of machinery