Asphalt Plant Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

$96.80

The Asphalt Plant Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) features:

  1. Instant download
  2. Acceptance Guaranteed
  3. Easy to edit Microsoft Word format so you can add your logo and site specific details
  4. Complies with latest legislation

Specifically, the Asphalt Plant Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers:

  1. Operational guidelines, with a step by step approach to safe work
  2. Possible hazards that may be encountered
  3. Step by step safety procedures to follow
  4. Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  5. And more. Please check details below
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Introducing our robust Safe Work Method Statement Template designed specifically for the intricacies of an Asphalt Plant. Tailored to your operation processes, this resource guides you in establishing a consistent approach towards safety practices and regulatory compliance. Here are some key features:

  • Pre-filled and Comprehensive: Don’t be perplexed about what to fill in. Our template arrives with pre-filled sections that cover general tasks involved in an asphalt plant operation. You get a functionally unbiased and comprehensive starting point.
  • Fully editable and customisable in Microsoft Word format: Modify to match your unique requirements or preferences. This template comes in a Microsoft Word format, catering for swift and effortless edits.
  • Inclusion of Scope and Project details: Clearly define project expectations and responsibilities by detailing specifics regarding the project’s scope and related details.
  • Includes checklist of high-risk machinery on site: Never overlook the management of potential hazards linked to machinery. The included checklist offers a blueprint to examine your machinery’s safety aspects.
  • Space for Recording Staff Training: Track staff training progress. Dedicated space is available for documenting relevant training sessions attended by your workforce.
  • Comparative Risk Ratings: Compare risk parameters before and after implementing control measures using our risk ratings section.
  • Legislative References: Stay on top of legislative changes without sifting through endless legal text as we’ve curated a list of useful resources for your reference.
  • List of PPE Required: Ensure your workforce is adequately equipped with the correct protective clothing and gear. This feature provides a detailed list of all mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Risk Assessment Matrix: Gauge the severity and likelihood of each job-related risk with our included risk assessment matrix.
  • Comprehensive Checklist: Keep track of your safety measures. A comprehensive checklist is integrated into the template to confirm that all crucial conditions have been met while executing the Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS).
  • Sign off page for all Workers: Cultivate accountability among employees. We’ve included a dedicated sign off page for all workers and responsible persons to endorse post safety briefings.
  • Easy to Use, Easy to Customise: Don’t fret about complicating your SWMS process. Our template design remains user-friendly while being highly flexible to meet your unique customization needs.
  • Suitable for large contracts and Tenders: Bidding for a Tier 1 contract work? This template has been purposefully designed to appeal even to large projects or tenders.
  • Quick Delivery via Email: Once acquired, the template will be promptly delivered to your preferred email address.

This robust template is not just about compliance but serves as a tool to foster safe workplace practices. Remember, safety isn’t an option – it’s an essential requirement!


The Asphalt Plant Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Untrained personnel
    • misuse of tools
  • 2. Equipment Check
    • Faulty equipment
    • improper handling
  • 3. Material Inspection
    • Inhalation of harmful chemicals
    • skin contact with harmful substances
  • 4. Loading Material
    • Manual handling injuries
    • falling objects
  • 5. Asphalt Production
    • High temperature
    • Noise pollution
  • 6. Quality Check
    • Exposure to heat
    • exposure to chemical fumes
  • 7. Unloading Product
    • Falling objects
    • manual handling injuries
  • 8. Transporting Asphalt
    • Vehicle accidents
    • spillage of hot asphalt
  • 9. Applying Asphalt
    • Burns from hot asphalt
    • inhalation of fumes
  • 10. Compaction
    • Vibration related injuries
    • exposure to heat
  • 11. Handwork
    • Cuts and Abrasions
    • Musculoskeletal strain
  • 12. Final Inspection
    • Trip and Falls
    • exposure to heat
  • 13. Clean Up
    • Exposure to harmful cleaning chemicals
    • slip and falls due to wet surface
  • 14. Maintenance Work
    • Electric shocks
    • mishandling of machinery parts
  • 15. Emergency Procedure
    • Inadequate training
    • panic during emergency
  • 16. Record Keeping
    • Data loss
    • misinterpretation of data
  • 17. Review Procedures
    • Insufficient information
    • inaccurate evaluation
  • 18. Training
    • Insufficient knowledge
    • mishandling equipment due to ignorance
  • 19. Reporting System Failures
    • Delays in reporting
    • miscommunication
  • 20. Audit and Assessment
    • Inadequate assessment skills
    • overlooking crucial aspects

Each Safe Work Method Statement has specific content that is referenced to, but not limited to a number of authorities such as Codes of Practice, Regulations, Australian Standards or the Act.

The Asphalt Plant Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:

Ordering only takes a few minutes. Upon ordering completion, a link will be sent to your email address to download your documents, then add your company logo to the top of the header and you’re finished.

Your document will be delivered in editable Microsoft Word format. This PDF sample is just for preview

Frequent Questions

Safe Work Method Statement Template FAQ’s

What format is a BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template delivered in?

Because every SWMS needs to be edited to suit on-site specifics, it makes sense to deliver our Safe Work Method Statements in Microsoft Word Format for easy editing.

How many pages long is each Safe Work Method Statement Template?

It depends entirely on the nature of the risks associated with the SWMS Template, however on average the documents are between 7-15 pages in length. Each Safe Work Method Statement is comprehensive in nature and is easy to use.

What are before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are simply this: When you initially start to do a job, like say drill a hole in a wall, there will be a level of risk, which for this example let's just say is a level 2 (before). The idea is that then you would implement some type of control measure to reduce the risk, and in this case we would implement the control measure of wearing safety glasses to protect the eyes. This now would bring the risk of an injury down to a level 1 (after). Here you can see how the SWMS has a before and after risk rating for each step of a job, task or process.

Why do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates have before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are a simple and effective way to clearly show how, and how much a certain level of risk has been brought down for a certain step in a job task or process. Another reason also is that many larger contractors now like to see before and after risk ratings, so it makes sense to include them in our Templates.

Are the SWMS Templates pre-filled?

Absolutely. Every Safe Work Method Statement Template is pre-filled, high quality and comprehensive in order to help save you as much time, and deliver as much quality information as possible when conducting your own on site safety.

Do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates come with a Risk Assessment?

Yes. Each Safe Work Method Statement comes with it's own built in Risk Assessment which is part of the working document. The SWMS is straightforward, easy to use and has a risk calculator to work out the risk level and likelihood of the risk occurring.

Does each SWMS Template have the required PPE already suggested?

Yes, each SWMS Template has a range of PPE recorded, as well as picture icons of different PPE items that you can add/remove as you need to for the requirements of the job task.

What Should be Included in a Safe Work Method Statement?

If you're going to be doing any high risk construction work, you'll most likely not only need a Safe Work Method Statement, but you'll also need to make sure your SWMS has a number of checks and balances in order for the document to be accepted in your construction site safety. Purchasing a safe work method statement template can help save you quite a lot of time rather than starting from scratch. Also, just remember that even though every BlueSafe Template is highly comprehensive and pre-filled, your SWMS Template should be adjusted to suit any noticeable risks that are specific to the task you are performing.

Your Safe Work Method Statement must:
  • List or show the different types of construction work that is high risk
  • Clearly explain the workplace health and safety hazards as well as the risks that arise from the works
  • Explain in detail how each risk will be managed, maintained and controlled
  • Explain how each control measure will be implemented in order to reduce each risk
  • Describe how each control measure will be monitored an how often the control measures will be reviewed
  • Consider any additional factors that may impact the level of risk involved with the safety of the construction site such as weather, wind etc.
  • Be made available and accessible to read by employees and applicable personnel at any time.
  • Every SWMS should be easy to understand and written in plain language
  • Every BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template is straightforward and easy to use. They also have what's called 'before and after risk ratings', which basically means there's a built in risk assessment that is used in the process of using the document. This allows you to asses the initial risks and give them a score, and then assess the risk and give an 'after score' once the listed control measures are implemented. All our documents are comprehensive, pre-filled and easy to use. You can even download a sample below and see an example.
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