Material Handling, Loading & Unloading SWMS

Manual and mechanical handling of materials: loading, unloading, stacking and moving materials on site.

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What this version covers

Loading, unloading and handling of construction materials and plant from trucks, trailers and floats - soil, rock, pavers, sleepers, turf and equipment using plant and manual methods.

Objective

Prevent struck-by, crush, falling-load and manual-handling injuries during loading, unloading and on-site movement of materials and plant.

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General (non-trade-specific)

Loading, unloading and handling of construction materials and plant from trucks, trailers and floats - soil, rock, pavers, sleepers, turf and equipment using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Electrical Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC)

Loading, unloading and moving HVAC&R units, plant and materials using trolleys, forklifts and lifting equipment on site and at the yard.

$49.99
Bricklaying

Receiving, unloading, staging and moving brick and block packs, cement, sand and lintels using forklift, crane offloading and manual aids.

$49.99
Carpentry

Loading, unloading and handling of carpentry materials from trucks, trailers and floats - timber, sheet products, frame and truss packs, cabinets and equipment using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Ceilings and Partitions

Receiving, unloading, transporting and storing plasterboard, steel sections and ceiling components on site.

$49.99
Civil Works

Loading, unloading and handling of civil materials and plant from trucks, trailers and floats - pipes, pit components, aggregate, rock, kerb units and equipment using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Concreting

Loading, unloading and handling of concreting materials and plant from trucks, trailers and floats - reinforcement, mesh, formwork, bagged product, precast units and equipment using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Crane and Lifting

Loading, unloading and handling of materials and plant from trucks, trailers and floats - rigging gear, structural elements, pipes, pit components, aggregate, kerb units and equipment using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Data and Communications

Loading, unloading & moving cable drums, pits, pipe, racks & equipment using forklifts, cranes, trolleys & mechanical aids on site & at the yard.

$49.99
Demolition

Loading, unloading and handling of demolition materials and plant from trucks, trailers and floats - debris, salvaged materials, steel, masonry and equipment using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Electrical EV Stations

Loading, unloading and handling of electrical, HVAC and solar materials and equipment from trucks, trailers and floats - cable drums, switchboards, AC units, solar panels, conduit and tools using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Electrical Combined HVAC and Solar

Loading, unloading and handling of electrical, HVAC and solar materials and equipment from trucks, trailers and floats - cable drums, switchboards, AC units, solar panels, conduit and tools using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Electrical Solar

Loading, unloading and handling of electrical, HVAC and solar materials and equipment from trucks, trailers and floats - cable drums, switchboards, AC units, solar panels, conduit and tools using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Electrical Work General

Loading, unloading and handling of electrical, HVAC and solar materials and equipment from trucks, trailers and floats - cable drums, switchboards, AC units, solar panels, conduit and tools using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Facade and Remedial Building

Delivery, loading, unloading and distribution of facade materials including cladding panels, repair products and access equipment at street level loading zones and hoists.

$49.99
Fencing

Loading, unloading and moving fencing materials and plant on site using forklifts, trolleys and team lifts including securing loads.

$49.99
Fire Services

Loading, unloading and on-site movement of fire protection materials and equipment including pipe, valves, pumps, cabinets and palletised goods.

$49.99
Flooring

Loading, unloading and handling of flooring materials and plant from trucks, vans and trailers - carpet and vinyl rolls, tile and timber boxes, sheet goods, adhesives and floor machines using mechanical aids and manual methods.

$49.99
Formwork

Loading, unloading and mechanical handling of formwork materials and components using forklifts, cranes and trolleys.

$49.99
Garden and Building Supplies Yard

Loading, unloading and handling materials and plant from trucks, trailers and floats - aggregate, rock, components and equipment using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Glazing

Loading, unloading and on-site movement of glass, frames and glazing materials using trolleys, forklifts and mechanical aids.

$49.99
Insulation

Receiving, loading, unloading and staging insulation materials, packs and equipment by hand and with trolleys and forklifts at the depot and on site.

$49.99
Joinery and Cabinet Making

Loading, unloading and moving joinery materials and finished cabinetry - deliveries of sheet goods and timber, loading finished units for delivery, and moving materials by trolley, forklift or crane.

$49.99
Kitchen Bathroom and Renovation

Loading, unloading and moving renovation materials, fixtures and waste between vehicles, the kerb and the work room at residential sites.

$49.99
Landscaping

Loading, unloading and handling of landscaping materials and plant from trucks, trailers and floats - soil, rock, pavers, sleepers, turf and equipment using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Miscellaneous and Specialist

Loading, unloading and moving materials & plant using forklifts, cranes, trolleys and team handling on site and at delivery points.

$49.99
Mobile Crushing and Screening

Loading, unloading and handling materials and plant from trucks, trailers and floats - aggregate, rock, components and equipment using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Painting

Loading, unloading, staging and handling of paint, solvents, equipment and access gear at the yard, vehicles and site.

$49.99
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.

$49.99
Plastering

Loading, unloading and on-site distribution of plasterboard, cornice, cement, compound and equipment using trolleys, hoists and mechanical aids.

$49.99
Plumbing

Loading, unloading and handling of plumbing materials and plant from trucks, trailers and utes - pipe, fittings, hot water units, pumps, valves and equipment using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Roofing

Loading, unloading and handling of roofing materials and plant from trucks, trailers and floats - roof sheets, tile bundles, gutter, fascia, battens, insulation and equipment using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Rubber Softfall and Synthetic Turf

Loading and unloading turf rolls, base material, edging, plant and consumables from trucks and floats and moving them around site.

$49.99
Rubber Softfall Contractor

Loading and unloading binder drums, granule bags, rubber tiles, base material, edging, plant and consumables from trucks and floats and moving them around site.

$49.99
Shop Fitting

Loading, unloading and on-site movement of fit-out materials and joinery from trucks and vans - partitions, sheets, cabinets, glass and AV equipment using trolleys, forklifts and manual methods at the centre dock.

$49.99
Steel Construction

Loading and unloading of structural steel, frames, purlins and packs using cranes, forklifts and manual handling.

$49.99
Steel Fixing and Reinforcement

Handling, loading and unloading of reinforcement bar, mesh, coils and prefabricated cages using cranes, forklifts and manual methods at the laydown and work area.

$49.99
Swimming Pool

Loading, unloading and on-site handling of pool materials and plant from trucks and trailers - shells, pipes, mesh, coping, pavers, chemicals and equipment using plant and manual methods.

$49.99
Synthetic Turf Contractor

Loading and unloading turf rolls, infill, shock pad, base material, edging, plant and consumables from trucks and floats and moving them around site.

$49.99
Tiling and Waterproofing

Loading, unloading and staging of tiles, stone, screed materials, membrane and equipment at the yard and on site.

$49.99
Welding and Fabrication

Loading and unloading steel, plate, fabricated items and consumables using forklifts, cranes and mechanical aids, including staging and stacking of materials.

$49.99
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