SWMS AUS

Material Handling, Loading & Unloading (Piling and Foundations)

Loading and unloading piling materials including reinforcement cages, steel and precast pile sections, casings, tooling and site equipment using cranes, forklifts and attendant plant.

Objective

Complete the work safely by controlling falling loads, plant and pedestrian interaction and load collapse through licensed operators, rated lifting gear, exclusion zones and stable stacking.

This is the Piling and Foundations version. The hazards and controls are written around piling and foundations work, so it differs from the other 33 trade versions of Material Handling, Loading & Unloading. Compare all 34.

Built by WHS professionals, written for your state

Every document is built by WHS professionals. Each state version references the Act, regulator, and requirements for the state you select. Victoria gets the OHS Act and WorkSafe Victoria, NSW gets the WHS Act and SafeWork NSW.

NSW WHS Act 2011 VIC OHS Act 2004 QLD WHS Act 2011 SA WHS Act 2012 WA WHS Act 2020 TAS WHS Act 2012 NT WHS (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 ACT WHS Act 2011 National Model WHS Act (national)

When you'd use this SWMS

If material handling, loading & unloading (piling and foundations) is part of your job, the builder or head contractor will usually want a SWMS for it before you start on site. This one's editable in Word. Add your company and site details, check the hazards and controls against the actual job, and get your crew to sign on before work starts.

Doing the whole trade? The Piling and Foundations pack bundles this with the rest and works out cheaper. New to it? Here's what goes in a SWMS.

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Last review: 9 August 2026

Editable .docx format

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