Safety & Compliance
Crane Hire Safety & SWMS Download – Melbourne
Every Crane2U lift is planned and carried out under a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS). Download our mobile crane SWMS to include in your site induction pack, share with your principal contractor, or review before your lift day.
SWMS 01 · Version 2 · Issued 10 Nov 2026 · Next review Nov 2027 · 11 pages
What our crane SWMS covers
Our SWMS for mobile crane operations sets out each step of the job, the hazards at each step, the risk rating before and after controls, and who is responsible. It covers Franna pick & carry, all terrain, city (bubble), crawler and tracked carrier cranes.
Planning & crew
Site induction, licensed crane operators and dogman/riggers (CN, C2–C10, DG, RI), clear communication between the crane driver and dogman.
Crane set-up
Ground conditions and outrigger set-up, crane capacity checked against the load chart, clearance from live power lines, traffic management and exclusion zones.
Slinging & lifting
Correct slinging and lifting gear, no loads over people, tag lines, all-clear signals before lifting, slewing and landing loads safely.
Pack up & sign-off
Safe pack-up of hook block and chains, leaving site with a spotter, plus a risk matrix and worker induction sign-off sheet.
How to use the SWMS on your site
- Download the Word version so you can type straight into it.
- Fill in Part A – principal contractor, project name, site address, work description and site supervisors.
- Tick the high risk construction work in Part B that applies to your job.
- Brief the crew at the pre-start and have every worker sign the induction sign-off sheet on the last page.
- Keep a copy on site for the duration of the work, as required under the OHS Regulations 2017 (Vic).
Need the SWMS filled in for a specific job? Our team can prepare it with your booking – just ask when you request a quote, or see our engineered lift planning service for complex lifts.
Legislation & standards referenced
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) and OHS Regulations 2017
- AS 2550.1 & AS 2550.5 – Cranes, hoists and winches: safe use (mobile cranes)
- AS 1418.1 & AS 1418.5 – Cranes, hoists and winches: general and mobile cranes
- AS 4991 – Lifting devices · AS 4497 – Round slings · AS 3776 – Chain sling components
- WorkSafe Victoria high risk work licensing (Schedule 3)
Planning a lift? We handle the paperwork.
Tell us about your job and we'll recommend the right crane, check the lift and send through a site-specific SWMS with your booking.