Conveyors (Flat Belt) SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers flat belt conveyor inspection, operation, loading, blockage clearing, maintenance and handover. It supports management of moving belt, nip-point, material, stored energy and housekeeping-related risks.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the work area and set exclusion zones
• Inspect guards, safeguards and emergency stops
• Complete conveyor pre-start checks
• Load material onto the conveyor
• Operate the conveyor system
• Clear blockages safely
• Clean the conveyor and surrounding area
• Perform maintenance and belt tracking adjustments
• Return the conveyor to service and complete handover

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out flat belt conveyor activities.

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, as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks, as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities, as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction.
• AS/NZS 4024.3610:2015 Safety of machinery—Conveyors—General requirements.
• AS/NZS 4024.3611:2015 Safety of machinery—Conveyors—Belt conveyors for bulk materials handling.
• AS/NZS 4024.3612:2025 Safety of machinery—Conveyors—Unit handling conveyor systems, where applicable.
• AS/NZS 4024 series Safety of machinery, including guarding, emergency-stop and control-system guidance.
• AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment, where respiratory protection is required.
• AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.
• AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics—Hearing protectors.
• AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection.
• AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments, where applicable.

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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