Kanga 8D Series User manual

8D SERIES
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WWW.KANGALOADER.COM 1300 4 KANGA
PM-000130

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REVISION DATE PAGE # CHANGES MADE BY
1 May 2015 64 Added Decal DE-000492 TS
2 May 2019 1, 6, 9, 11, 14, 70, 74-76 Contact details, copy updates LC
3 May 2019 4, 7, 34, 46, 49, 50, 54 Copy & part no. updates LC
4 Jun 2019 34 Update QRC attachments LC
5 Jul 2019 29-31, 38-41, 53, 57 Copy updates LC
6 Sep 2019 20-21 Add to No Go Zones LC
7 Dec 2019 14, 70 Update SWL terms to ROC LC
8 Feb 2020 14, 68 Update ROC & add Tipping Load LC
REVISION SHEET
Loader identication
Below is a quick reference for identifying your Kanga loader. The rst letter represents the engine
type (D for Diesel and P for Petrol). The second represents the drive type (W for Wheel and T for
Track). The Next letter represents the model of Loader, with the rst number in the Numerical
sequence relating to the ‘Series’ of your loader and the number at the end representing the HP of
your Kanga loader.
Drive
Type Series Horse
Power

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WARRANTY
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
KANGA
• 24 months warranty - Loader chassis against structural fault.
• 12 months/or 1000 hours warranty - All other loader components.
HONDA
• 36 months - Limited engine warranty for motors released after 1/4/10.
• 12 months warranty/or 1000 hours - Engine accessories (fuel, starter & charging system).
KUBOTA
• 24 months/or 2000 hours - Limited engine warranty.
• 12 months warranty/or 1000 hours - Engine accessories (fuel, starter & charging systems).
Purchaser’s Responsibilities:
• The purchaser must ensure maintenance & minor adjustments, as detailed in the Operator’s
Manual and engine manufacturer’s Manual, are carried out as per the schedule. If there is a
discrepancy between the two, the Service Chart in the Operator’s Manual will take precedence.
• The purchaser must notify Kanga Loaders or an authorized Kanga Loader service
representative of the need for warranty repair.
• The purchaser must organise, and is nancially responsible for the transport of the product to
and from the place of warranty repair.
Product Registration:
The Purchaser must ll out and return the warranty registration card within 30 days of purchase in
order to validate the warranty.
Repairs
Warranty repairs must be carried out by an authorised Kanga Dealer.
For details contact Kanga Loaders on 1300 4 KANGA (1300 4 52642).
Battery Warranty- Pro rata
• One to three months - Free replacement.
• Four to twelve months - Pro rata over 12 months.
Exclusions (No Warranty):
• Normal maintenance, servicing, and replacement items such as spark plugs, oil, oil lters, air
lter, mufer, tyres, cutting blades and edges, chains, tracks, cables, etc. are not covered by
this warranty.
• Any equipment which has been altered, misused, incorrectly assembled, improperly adjusted,
neglected, or damaged by accident is not covered by this warranty.
• Service completed by someone other than an authorized Kanga Loader dealer is not covered
by this warranty.
• Any attachment not approved by Kanga Loader or any parts that are not genuine Kanga Loader
service parts are not covered by this warranty.
• Engines and engine accessories are covered under the terms of the warranty made by the
engine manufacturer, and are not covered by this warranty.
The standard engine manufacturers warranty is for 2 years and is subject to their terms
and conditions.

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SPARE PARTS WARRANTY: 6 MONTHS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
KANGA LOADERS LTD will warrant any part found to be defective within the conditions of normal
usage. Breakage or damage to any part caused by abuse or misuse will not be considered.
Hydraulic hoses will not be covered by warranty if any signs of external damage are apparent.
Consumables including tyres, tubes and tracks are not covered by warranty.
The warranty period is for six (6) months from the delivery date and applies to only genuine
spare parts.
This warranty does not cover any labour, freight, incidental or consequential charges.
The warranty claim will not be recognised without the return of the faulty part to Kanga Loaders Ltd
and must include the Loader and attachment serial number.
A warranty claim for any engine part is covered by the engine manufacturer’s standard warranty
contained in the engine manual handbook.
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the correct hydraulic and engine oil levels are
maintained and that maintenance is carried out as required in the manuals. Claims for damage as a
result of insufcient oil levels will not be recognised.
Kanga Loaders may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in
this warranty shall be construed as obligating Kanga Loaders to incorporate such changes into
previously manufactured products nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that
previous designs were defective.
LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMAGES
Kanga Loaders liability under this express warranty, and under any implied warranty that may exist,
is limited to repair or replacement of any defective part. In no event shall Kanga Loaders be liable
for incidental, special, or consequential damages (including lost prots).
DISCLAIMER OF FURTHER WARRANTY
Kanga Loaders makes no warranty other than what is expressly made in this warranty. If the law
provides that an implied warranty of merchantability, or an implied warranty of tness for a particular
purpose, applies to Kanga Loaders, any such implied warranty is limited to the duration of this
express warranty.

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FORWORD
We thank you for choosing the KANGA LOADER. This machine is the result of extensive design and
development, and is acknowledged as being a superior product in its category. We congratulate
you on your discerning choice and wish you many years of
productive service.
Read this manual carefully before operating your machine it contains important technical
information, safety precautions and operating instructions. Compliance with Safety Precautions
and Risk Management standards together with the correct operation and attention to maintenance
procedures are necessary to ensure a long, SAFE and trouble free working life for your KANGA
LOADER.
Some illustrations in this publication show details or attachments that may be different from your
machine. Guards and covers may have been removed for illustrative purposes, however, the
machine in its operational state must always be operated with all guards and safety controls in
place.
Continuing improvement and advancement of product design may have caused changes to your
machine which are not included in this publication. We advise you to read study and understand
this manual before undertaking any maintenance, and to keep it with your machine at all times as a
ready reference.
SAFETY
The safety section lists basic safety precautions. In addition, this section identies the text and
locations of warning labels used on the machine. Read and understand the basic precautions listed
in the safety section before operating or performing lubrication, maintenance and repair on this
product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME
REVISION TABLE 3
WARRANTY DETAILS 4
FOREWARD 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS 7
HOW TO CONTACT US 9
SERIAL NUMBER REGISTRATION - pages removed at handover 38
DELIVERY SHEET - pages removed at handover 39
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD - pages removed at handover 40
LOADER CHECKLIST - pages removed at handover 41
SAFETY
PREPARATION FOR USE 10
SAFETY LABEL IDENTIFICATION 11
SAFE OPERATION 12
FIVE STEPS TO EFFECTIVE JSEA 15
NO GO ZONES FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY SERVICES 15
OPERATOR SAFETY - summary 17
TASK PLANNING FOR THE KANGA LOADER 18
PRE-OPERATIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT 20
RISK ASSESSMENT 23
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 24
ATTACHMENTS
HYDRAULIC ATTACHMENT CONNECTIONS 29
4 IN 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 30
POWER HEAD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 31
TRENCHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 32
BACK HOE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 33
BUCKET BROOM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 34
ROTARY HOE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 35
SAFETY - Rules for Attachments 37

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE
DAILY OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 44
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE – Safety Checks 45
LOADER ARM MAINTENANCE 46
SERVICE TASKS - Instruments 47
SERVICE TASKS - Fuses and Relays 48
SERVICE TASKS - Engine 49
SERVICE TASKS - Hydraulics 50
SERVICE TASK - Trenching Valve 52
SERVICE TASKS - Visual 54
SERVICE TASKS - Grease Nipple 54
SERVICE TASK - Radiator (Diesel) 54
SERVICE TASKS - Battery 54
SERVICE TASKS - Pivot Pins 54
SERVICE TASKS - Tyre Pressure 56
TRACKS - 8 Series 57
DECALS 64
SERVICE CHART 65
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 66
SPECIFICATION
SPECIFICATIONS - 8 series 68
DIMENSIONS - 8 series 69
TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING 70

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HOW TO CONTACT US
SERVICE CENTRES - SPARE PARTS, SERVICE & SUPPORT
DEALER STAMP
Phone: 1300 4 KANGA (1300 4 52642)
Email: [e-mail]
Email: [e-mail]
SALES
SPARES
SERVICE BOOKINGS
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.kangaloader.com
QLD SERVICEQLD SERVICE
Phone: Aus: [phone]
Int: [phone]
Address: 4 Octal Street
Yatala, QLD 4207
VIC SERVICEVIC SERVICE
Phone: Aus: [phone]
Int: [phone]
Address: 85 Cheltenham Road
Dandenong, VIC 3175
NSW SERVICENSW SERVICE
Phone: Aus: [phone]
Int: [phone]
Address: 19 McKay Close
Wetherill Park, NSW 2164
SOUTHERN NSW & ACTSOUTHERN NSW & ACT
Phone: Aus: [phone]
Int: [phone]
Address: 1/49 Yass Road
Queanbeyan, NSW 2620

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PREPARATION FOR USE
INSPECTION AFTER DELIVERY
When the machine is delivered, it should be inspected for any evidence of damage caused as a
result of shipment before it is declared ready for use. The preparation of the mini loader for use
should only be undertaken by a responsible person who has read and understood this manual. The
requirements are simple and coupled with the use of good common sense, together with general
occupational health and safety knowledge and a visual inspection, should not pose any problems.
The following checklist provides suggestions for detecting defective or damaged parts.
CHECK BEFORE USE
1Inspect the machine chassis for any visible damage.
2Visually inspect all components to ensure they are attached securely.
3Inspect all areas for evidence of hydraulic oil, engine oil or fuel leakage.
4Inspect Arm assembly area for rm attachment and sufcient lubrication. Check
hydraulic cylinders for oil leakage and visible damage.
5Check hydraulic oil lines for correct connection and for signs of leakage.
6Check wheel and tyre assemblies for loose or missing wheel nuts, any visible
damage and proper tyre ination.
7Check wheel drive motor assemblies for any visible damage and oil leakage.
8Inspect all cylinders for rust, nicks, scratches or foreign material on shafts. Check for
hydraulic oil leaks at the seal and tting areas.
9Inspect the engine compartment for loose or missing components and any evidence
of damage or leakage.
10 Check the hydraulic uid level is within operating limits as marked on the
Sight Gauge.
11 Check the engine oil level is within operating limits as marked on the Dip Stick.
SAFETY

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SAFETY LABEL IDENTIFICATION
The safety section lists safety precautions required to be taken when operating or maintaining a
Kanga Loader. Read and follow all operating and safety instructions contained in this Manual and
illustrated on the decals tted to the Loader, and ensure that you assess the risk of any task by use
of the attached Job Safety & Environmental analysis (JSEA) sheet.
If you are unable to identify hazards or do not understand the process for use of the JSEA chart,
stop the job and consult a qualied Occupational Health and Safety consultant.
THESE SYMBOLS ARE PICTOGRAMS AND REFER TO COMPULSORY PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) THAT MUST BE WORN AND/OR ACTIONS THAT
MUST BE TAKEN BY THE OPERATOR TO ALLOW SAFE OPERATION OF THE
MACHINE TO OCCUR.
THIS SYMBOL HAS BEEN USED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL
TO HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. ENSURE
YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION BEFORE
EMBARKING ON ANY RELATED TASK.
THIS SYMBOL HAS BEEN USED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL
TO HIGHLIGHT CRITICAL SAFETY INFORMATION TO PREVENT
DEATH AND INJURY.
DANGERDANGER

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SAFE OPERATION
The Kanga Loader is a versatile machine, capable of performing a variety of tasks in a safe and
effective manner, when used in accordance with established procedures and supported by Risk
Assessment. However, to ensure the safety of operators and others, it is important to ensure that
the capacity of the machine is not exceeded and that the Loader is operated appropriately, and only
after all tasks associated with the work at hand have been documented and the relevant risk control
measures implemented.
To ensure the safe operation and transport of your Kanga Loader, the following basic Safety Rules
must be understood and complied with at all times.
Safe Loading/Unloading and Transportation:
• When loading/unloading the Kanga from a trailer, it is important that the trailer remains
attached to the towing vehicle on a rm even surface.
• Never unload a trailer positioned on a slope.
• Ensure the angle of ascent/descent is within safe operational limitations.
• Ensure bystanders are sufciently clear.
• All loading/unloading is to be carried out at a slow speed with due care for personal safety and
damage to equipment. Practice the manoeuvres rst on at ground if necessary.
• When lifting the machine, use appropriately rated slings
and shackles and attach securely to the lifting point
on the top of the machine.
• Always use the tie down points on each side of the machine to secure the Loader when
transporting.
• Always use witches hats, signage and trafc signals to control the unloading/loading zone,
particularly when in close proximity to operational roads.
Before Commencing Work:
• Ensure all safety instructions are clearly understood, that operating manuals have been read
and that operators are familiar with the controls of the Kanga Loader.
• Ensure that the daily inspection routine has been successfully conducted. It is particularly
important to ensure that all attachment Locking Pins are fully engaged and secure.
• Ensure the driving platform is free from dirt, grease or mud before use.
• Check all controls for proper response. Shut down the machine if a fault is detected, tag the
machine out with an ’Out of Service’ tag, remove the key and contact the local Service Agent.
• Review the working site for hazards through the use of a Job Safety Analysis and/or Risk
Assessment and implement the risk control measures to eliminate or minimise their effects,
such as:
o Overhead power lines.
o Underground services.
o Excavations.
o Slopes or adverse cambers.
o Conned spaces.
o Other obstructions.
o Other people or animals accessing the working area or machine.

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ALWAYS
• Completely read and understand the Operator’s Manual supplied with the machine.
• Undertake a Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) and/or Risk Assessment before any
use of both the Kanga Loader and the trailer upon which the Loader and/or attachments are
carried. A blank JSEA is provided in Appendix A for use. Photocopy as required.
• Use the Job Safety and Environmental Analysis Checklist to check that the relevant safety
procedures are in place before work commences.
• Position the trailer carrying the Kanga in an area free from trafc, establish a trafc control
plan/zone, chock the wheels and ensure that people are not placed in a position where they
can be struck by vehicles or equipment being loaded or unloaded.
• Demarcate the work area with barricades and/or witches hats before using the Kanga Loader.
• Identify, mark and delineate all underground services before any work commences.
• Have both feet planted rmly on the driving platform at all times when operating the Kanga
Loader. This is especially important when carrying loads, as body weight provides additional
counter-balance to the bucket load.
• Come to a complete stop before changing direction from forward to reverse and vice versa.
Failure to do so can affect the stability of the Loader and may also damage the drive of your
machine.
• Come to a complete stop before operating other hydraulic controls.
• Reverse down slopes at slow speed when carrying loads.
• Ensure the machine is fully stopped and turned off before alighting or exiting the machine.
Never use control levers as hand holds, instead utilize the handholds, using the thumbs and
forengers to operate the control levers.
• Travel at speeds suitable for the conditions and as determined by the task JSEA or Risk
Assessment.
• When traveling over undulating surfaces and/or rough terrain, it is essential that the
operator ensures that the speed is appropriate to suit conditions and to creep over uneven
terrain at minimum speed. The recommended normal operating speed is between 2/3 to 3/4
throttle; at a lower speed the noise levels are reduced to both the operator and bystanders.
• Wear approved, appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as:
o hearing protection.
o safety footwear.
o eye protection.
o hard hat.
o long. close tting protective clothing.
o a high visibility vest or clothing etc.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from all moving parts,
including hydraulic rams.
• Keep body parts within the connes of the machine.
• Keep alert, and avoid being distracted whilst operating
the loader.
• Remove the key and chock the wheels whenever the Loader
is to be left unattended and/or unsupervised.

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NEVER
• Operate this machine or the trailer without undertaking a Risk Assessment
or JSEA.
• Operate this machine without Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Exceed the Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) for the 8 Series.
• Carry passengers on any part of the Loader or attachments.
• Place feet under the driving platform.
• Smoke (or approach the Loader with a naked ame) whilst operating
or refuelling.
• Leave the engine running whilst refuelling.
• Tie or secure yourself to any part of the machine or attachment.
• Fool around while operating the Loader or attachments.
• Carry a load with the bucket raised. Carry all loads as close to the ground
as practicable.
• Traverse across slopes, especially on uneven ground.
• Jerk the control levers. Always use a steady, even action to achieve
proper control.
• Touch exhaust, engine parts, hydraulic pipes and ttings, drive chains, friction
parts or guards.
• Park or leave Loader unattended on a slope.
• Remove safety decals.
• Remove safety guarding.
• During operation use mobile telephones or portable radios.
• Operate machine for extended periods at full throttle.
Always exercise care when operating on slopes. The Kanga Loader has been designed
to be able to access restricted areas, due to its minimal width. This, however, reduces
its stability when crossing slopes.
The Kanga Loader is designed to operate on slopes to a maximum of 20°, under no
circumstance is this to be exceeded. The actual safe slope angle may need to be
reduced depending on a number of variables, such as site conditions, attachments,
condition and conguration of machine and operator experience.
Crossing slopes should be avoided wherever possible. If it is not possible, slopes should
be traversed with loads lowered as far as possible, reduced speed and extreme caution.
CAUTIONCAUTION

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FIVE STEPS TO EFFECTIVE JSEA
1DOCUMENT THE ACTIVITY
Assemble those involved in the activity and then, using the JSEA worksheet, write
down in step by step form, the tasks that make up the activity.
2IDENTIFY THE HAZARDS
Next to each task, identify what part of the task may cause injury to those engaged
in the task or others in the vicinity.
3DOCUMENT THE CONTROL MEASURES
For each identied hazard, assess the associated level of risk to those involved, and
then list the control measures required to eliminate or minimise those risks.
4IDENTIFY WHO IS RESPONSIBLE
Document the name of the person responsible for implementing the
control measure.
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MONITOR AND REVIEW
Ensure that the activity is supervised and that the documented process is being
followed. The documentation should be reviewed whenever a documented activity
changes or when there is a change of personnel or after an appropriate length
of time.
NO GO ZONES FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY SERVICES
No work is to commence on any worksite until you have checked if it contains underground
services. Here is how you can nd out.
• The “Dial Before You Dig” service (in Australia), dial 1100, provides free and easy access
to the records of a large number of organizations, including telecommunications, water,
electricity and gas.
• To see a list of organizations registered with the service or to log an enquiry electronically, visit
the Dial Before You Dig website at www.1100.com.au, or telephone 1100 (otherwise consult
with your local environment department).
If underground services are present, you must comply with the No Go Zones.
If the worksite contains or is suspected to contain ANY underground services, before any work
commences, you must follow the relevant No Go Zone safety procedures:
• No Go Zone safety procedures are available from all gas, water, telecommunications, and
electricity companies.

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• You must follow these safe systems of work at all times. If you cannot comply with these safety
procedures, then NO work shall be undertaken without written permission being received from
the utility company.
• The Kanga Kid and attachments must be kept a minimum distance of 3 meters from all
underground services.
MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 3 METRES DISTANCE FROM ANY UNDERGROUND OR
OVERHEAD SERVICE.
OVERHEAD POWERLINES
• Do not operate Kanga loaders on the back of a truck near overhead powerlines or any electrical
conductors.
• Do not drive with Kanga loader on the back of a truck or trailer with hydraulic arms elevated or
with attachments connected as they could enter the exclusion zone. (3 meters)
• Avoid driving or working in or around exclusion zone for overhead and underground powerlines.
Exclusion zone for unauthorised persons is 3 meters up to 132 kV and is 6 meters up to and
including 330kV.
• If unsure of the exclusion zones including overhead and underground powerlines – consult
maps, call dial before you dig, and talk to property owners and the local electrical entity.
NO GO ZONES FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY SERVICES
MINIMUM
3 metres

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OPERATOR SAFETY - SUMMARY
FAILURE TO READ
THESE SAFETY RULES
PRIOR TO ANY MACHINE
OPERATIONS MAY LEAD
TO SERIOUS INJURY,
PROPERTY DAMAGE
OR DEATH.
DANGER
15. OPTIMUM OPERATION OF
THIS MACHINE IS ACHIEVED
AT 2/3 TO 3/4 THROTTLE

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PERFORM A SITE ASSESSMENT
Is the terrain stable or suitable to work on?
• Unload Loader from a trailer with ramps.
• Conduct a thorough site inspection before entering site with Loader.
• Consider wet or boggy conditions.
• Consider environmental factors.
• Consider steep slopes. Do not work side on to slopes.
• Dial before you dig (dial 1100) to check for services.
• Amend your plans and take precautions where necessary.
• Document your plans in the JSA/SWMS.
Personal safety
• Where other mobile plant and equipment is in use, wear high visibility garments.
• Read the Loader instruction manual – familiarise yourself with Loader features.
• Use Loader only as specied in instruction manual.
• Perform a pre-operational inspection of the Loader to identify any faults.
• Ensure all safety features are operable.
• Use bunting, ags or witches hats to demarcate or isolate work area.
• Wear additional PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection and hard hat and steel
capped boots.
Task execution
• Discuss work plans with other workers/persons in the area.
• Coordinate Loader activities with other trades/activities on site.
• Work in a logical sequence.
• Do not exceed weight/load and operational limitations of the Loader.
• Keep loads low to the ground when travelling.
• Keep bucket down when not in use.
Site Clean Up
• Remove Loader from site.
• Wash Loader down and inspect Loader for hydraulic leaks/damage.
• Return Loader and attachments to trailer.
• Remove bunting, ags, witches hats.
• Restore site conditions as required.
TASK PLANNING & SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

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ENGAGE YOUR MIND BEFORE USING THE LOADER
Assess the risks
STEP BACK - Take 5 X 5
Take 5 steps back
Take 5 minutes to reect
• Stop and think.
• Observe the work area and surroundings.
• Step through your mind what you are going to do.
• Think about what else is happening in the area or nearby.
• Identify what else could go wrong.
• Decide on control measures to prevent things going wrong.
• Make sure the hazards are controlled before starting work.
Think about the consequences to your quality of life, your income, your family, your children and
everything you value. Are these things worth the risk of rushing or cutting corners? It’s not just your
life that could be affected – you may shatter the lives of the ones you hold dear.
THINK SAFE !ACT SAFE !BE SAFE !GO HOME
Perform a site assessment

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OHS&E Risk Assessment/SWMS – Powered Mobile Plant
Work Activity
Principal Contractor’s Name:
Project Reference #:
Contractor Name:
ABN:
Contractor Address:
Foreman and contact number:
Prepared By:
Name 1: Signature: Position:
Name 2: Signature: Position:
Received and reviewed by:
Name:
Signature:
Position:
Date:
Date work method prepared: (must be within last 12 months)
Date work to be commenced:
Actions before work commences: (e.g. signage, bunting, demarcation, isolation)
Action during work:
Actions after work is complete: