Mobile Crane Operations Template (SWMS)

Mobile Crane Operations SWMS – Safe Work Method Statement Template (WHS Compliant)

Make your mobile crane operations safer and your paperwork more robust with this editable Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for Mobile Crane Operations.

Designed for crane setup, rigging, lifting, slewing, load placement and demobilisation, this template covers everything from lift planning and licensed roles to crane and lifting-gear inspections, load data, ground conditions, outriggers, exclusion zones, services, weather and emergency response. It is designed to support compliance with Australian WHS requirements and is easy to customise for each site, crane, load and lift plan.

✔ Designed to support WHS compliance across all states and territories

✔ Step-by-step risk control measures included

✔ Covers common mobile crane activities, lifting hazards and site interfaces

✔ Built for crane contractors, operators, doggers, riggers and lift supervisors

✅ Key Features:

Includes site-specific risk assessment, authorisation, monitoring and worker sign-off sections

Covers lift planning, licences and competencies, pre-start inspections, load charts and lift data, rigging, ground-bearing checks, outrigger setup, lifting and shutdown

Addresses dropped or swinging loads, overturning, ground collapse, traffic and public access, overhead and underground services, powerlines, weather, communication and work-at-height risks

Includes PPE, crane and lifting equipment, high-risk-work prompts, emergency controls and a jurisdiction-specific legislation verification table

✅ Download Format:

Microsoft Word (editable format for your job site)

PDF version (locked for issuing to clients or contractors)

✅ Perfect For:

Mobile crane operators and crane-hire contractors

Doggers, riggers, spotters and competent lift supervisors

Principal contractors, site supervisors and PCBUs

Safety advisers, lifting specialists and compliance consultants