CNC Router Flat Bed SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers CNC router flat bed work from job review and machine inspection through machining, fault clearing and clean-up. It supports planning by identifying controls for movement, cutting, dust, electrical and material-handling risks.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the job, work area and machining program
• Inspect the router, guards and safety devices
• Set up the dust extraction system
• Select and inspect cutters, collets and tooling
• Isolate the machine before changing tools
• Load material onto the router bed
• Secure material and establish the datum point
• Verify the program and complete a dry run
• Operate the CNC machining cycle
• Remove completed components and offcuts
• Clear jams and faults safely
• Clean the work area and complete sign-off

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out CNC router flat bed work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace — guidance on plant risk controls, guarding, maintenance, isolation and worker consultation.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace — guidance on inspection, testing, competent persons and isolation of electrical equipment in dusty manufacturing environments.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work — guidance on noise assessment, engineering controls and hearing protection; assess exposure in accordance with AS/NZS 1269.1.
• Model Codes of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks; Hazardous Manual Tasks; Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace; Workplace Facilities and Work Environment.
• AS 4024.1:2019 Safety of machinery series — machinery risk assessment, guarding, safety-related control systems, isolation and emergency-stop functions.
• AS/NZS 3760:2010 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment; AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations.
• AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
• AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protectors; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear.
• AS 3745 Planning for emergencies in facilities.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections