Work Method Statements
Mini Excavator Safe Work Procedure or Work Method Statement
Mini Excavators need to be used with caution and appropiate safety procedures. The Min Excavtor procedure is ready to use and is not a blank template. Safety Procedures can be edited or customised in MS Word if required.
The Safe Work Procedure Includes:
- Site Assessments
- Pedestrian Traffic Considerations
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Pre-Start Checks
- Attachments
- Safe Operation
- Job Completion
- 3 Page Complete Procedure
- MS Word Format
- Ready to Use
- Version 4.0

Mini Excavator Safety Notes
Before Operating Mini Excavators
- Check hydraulic hoses and couplings for splits and leaks.
- Check fluid and oil levels.
- Familiarise yourself with the controls and safety decal information.
- (Usually there are at least four main levers that operate the wheels (skid steer) and the bucket.)
- Check all controls for operation direction marking.
During Operation:
- Ensure personnel are kept clear of the immediate work vicinity when the machine is in operation.
- Always stand on the operator platform behind the machine.
- DO NOT walk behind the machine
- DO NOT travel with bucket or other attachment above machine height.
- Select correct power divider position.


Mini Excavator Notes On Transporting
- Truck or trailer to be parked on level ground.
Apply truck hand brake. - Slide ramps into locking position.
- Where fitted insert locking pins and clips.
- Check that the ramps are parallel.
- Check that the bucket is empty and the wheels are clean.
- Reverse up the ramps when loading. This will ensure that the excavator will be driven forward down ramps when unloaded.
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