Powered mobile plant

Worker struck or run over by mobile plant (excavator, forklift, telehandler, dump truck) due to blind spot, reversing without spotter, or interaction with pedestrian path. HRCW under WHS Reg 291(1)(p).

Controls (hierarchy of controls order)

1. Engineering controls

   Residual MEDIUM

   Physical segregation of pedestrian and plant routes

   Hard-barricaded pedestrian walkways separated from plant operating zones; designated crossing points with stop/give-way signage; lighting at night work.

   Cited: WHS Reg 215 · Construction Work CoP

2. Administrative controls

   Residual MEDIUM

   Trained spotter for all reversing operations

   Trained spotter for every plant reversing movement; eye contact with operator established before movement; spotter outside the plant's swing radius; two-way radio for plant >20 t.

   Cited: WHS Reg 217 · Construction Work CoP

3. Administrative controls

   Residual MEDIUM

   Licensed operator + pre-start inspection

   Operator holds current HRWL (High Risk Work Licence) class matching the plant (e.g. LF forklift, CN crane, EWP boom >11 m, RIIMPO industry licence); daily pre-start inspection recorded; plant logbook current.

   Cited: WHS Reg Schedule 3 · WHS Reg 81

PPE

• Hi-visibility day/night garment — Class D/N hi-visibility garment with retroreflective tape; required where work continues into low light or in traffic-controlled work zones.Standard: AS/NZS 4602.1
• Industrial safety helmet — Type 1 industrial safety helmet with chin strap where required by site rules or wind exposure. Replace at expiry date or after impact.Standard: AS/NZS 1801
• Steel-cap safety boots — Type 1 safety footwear with steel toecap, slip-resistant sole, ankle support; electrical hazard rating where exposed to live electrical work.Standard: AS/NZS 2210.3
• Hearing protection (Class 5 SLC80 ≥26 dB) — Class 5 earmuffs or Class 5 disposable earplugs, attenuation rated SLC80 ≥26 dB. Selection per AS/NZS 1269.3 noise survey.Standard: AS/NZS 1270