SWMS — SWMS-20260507-001

Section 1 — Work Activity

Description of High Risk Construction Work

Excavation work using a 5-tonne excavator to dig footings for a new residential build.

Location on Site

Neutral Bay site

Estimated Duration

TBC

Section 2 — Personnel and Responsibilities

Role	Name	Responsibility
Site Supervisor		Overall site control, WHS compliance, toolbox talks, incident reporting
Leading Hand		Supervise work tasks, enforce controls, coordinate plant and personnel
Workers		Perform work as directed, comply with SWMS, report hazards immediately
Spotter / Dogman		Exclusion zone enforcement, plant spotting, communication with operator

Section 3 — Plant, Equipment and Materials

5-tonne excavator
shoring equipment

Section 4 — PPE Requirements

☑ Hard Hat

☑ Hi-Vis Vest

☑ Safety Boots

☐ Safety Glasses

☐ Gloves

☐ Hearing Protection

☐ Respiratory Protection

☐ Harness (height)

Section 5 — Work Steps, Hazards and Controls

#	Work Step	Hazards Identified	Initial Risk	Control Measures	Residual Risk	Responsible
1	Conduct site induction and review Dial Before You Dig plans.	Unawareness of underground services leading to potential strikes.	H	Ensure all workers are briefed on underground service locations and plans are available on site.	M	Site Supervisor
2	Mobilise 5-tonne excavator to the site.	Collision with existing structures or personnel during mobilisation.	M	Use a spotter to guide the excavator into position, ensuring clear communication.	L	Leading Hand
3	Begin excavation of footings to a depth of 1.8 metres.	Cave-ins or collapse of excavation walls.	H	Install shoring progressively as excavation depth increases.	M	All Workers
4	Monitor excavation work adjacent to existing structure.	Damage to existing structure due to vibration or undermining.	H	Maintain a safe distance from the structure and monitor for any signs of movement or damage.	M	Site Supervisor
5	Use spotter to assist during excavation near underground services.	Striking underground services causing service disruption or hazards.	H	Spotter to maintain visual contact with excavation and alert operator to any potential service locations.	M	Leading Hand
6	Demobilise equipment and clear site.	Injury from equipment movement or site debris.	M	Ensure all equipment is safely shut down and debris is cleared from the site.	L	All Workers

Risk Rating: L Low M Medium H High E Extreme

Section 6 — Emergency Procedures

Emergency Services

000

Nearest Hospital

[Enter nearest hospital]

First Aid Officer on Site

[Enter name]

Assembly Point

[Enter assembly point]

In the event of injury or emergency:
1. Stop work immediately and secure the area.
2. Administer first aid if trained and safe to do so.
3. Call 000 — state the nature of the emergency, address, and number of persons injured.
4. Notify the Site Supervisor immediately.
5. Do not disturb the scene unless required to prevent further injury.
6. Record all details in the site incident register and notify SafeWork NSW within required timeframes.

Section 7 — Worker Acknowledgement

I have read and understood this SWMS. I agree to perform all work in accordance with the controls and procedures described.

Name (Print)	Role	Signature	Date

Section 8 — Review and Approval

Role	Name	Date
Prepared By	Atlas (Draft)	07 May 2026
Reviewed By (Site Supervisor)
Approved By (Head of Construction)	Elliot Marsh