Name: Core Drill SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKZMC5N7E4DB2GJQ464ZBG
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, setting up, conducting and completing core drilling work. It supports risk management by addressing services, structure, drilling equipment, power, water, silica, slurry and falling-object hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the scope, work location and required permits
Establish the work area and manage access conditions
Locate services and structural elements before drilling
Inspect drilling equipment and position and mount the rig
Manage power, water, silica dust and slurry
Conduct core drilling and manage rotating equipment and hidden services
Manage overhead drilling and falling-core risks
Remove cores, finish openings, clean the area and demobilise

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out core drilling work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review scope and permits	Incorrect drilling location Structural damage Unplanned service contact Unauthorised work
Establish work area	Unauthorised entry Slips and trips Falling objects Poor access
Locate services and structure	Energised electrical strike Gas or water release Post-tension cable strike Reinforcement contact
Inspect drill equipment	Plant malfunction Rotating parts Electric shock Bit failure Water leaks
Position and mount rig	Rig overturning Rig detachment Anchor failure Crush injury Manual handling strain
Manage power and water	Electric shock Electrical lead damage Water ingress Slurry spread
Control silica and slurry	Respirable crystalline silica Slurry splash Contaminated runoff Slip hazards
Conduct core drilling	Entanglement in rotating bit Bit jam or breakage Ejected core Noise and vibration Contact with hidden services Rig movement
Manage overhead drilling	Falling core Water and slurry fall Rig fall Work at height
Remove core and finish hole	Sharp core edges Falling core Manual handling strain Unprotected opening
Clean work area	Silica dust disturbance Slips from slurry Cuts from waste Environmental contamination
Demobilise and sign off	Uncontrolled energy Plant damage Unprotected penetrations Incomplete records

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Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

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: How to manage work health and safety risks.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace.
Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous manual tasks.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces.
Code of Practice: Working safely when cutting, drilling and grinding concrete and masonry products.
Code of Practice: Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements.
AS/NZS 3012:2019 Electrical installations – Construction and demolition sites.
AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics – Hearing protectors.
AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection.
AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment – Safety footwear.
AS/NZS 5532 Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor device used for harness-based work at heights.
Follow the drill rig, anchor and diamond-bit manufacturer’s operating instructions and specified mounting loads.

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

Core Drill SWMS

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