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Dust Extractor Mobile SWMS

Dust Extractor Mobile SWMS

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Product Overview

This SWMS covers the set-up, operation, maintenance and pack-down of a mobile dust extractor. It supports planning dust-control work and managing dust exposure, electrical, lead, manual-handling and equipment risks.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

  • Review the work scope and potential dust hazards
  • Set up and control the work area
  • Position the mobile extractor and manage hoses
  • Complete pre-start equipment inspections
  • Connect extraction accessories
  • Operate on-tool extraction
  • Vacuum settled dust while limiting dust re-suspension
  • Monitor extraction performance and filter condition
  • Change collection bags and manage collected waste
  • Maintain filters and hoses, manage leads, pack down and complete sign-off

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out mobile dust extraction activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity Potential Hazards
Review work scope
  • Unidentified hazardous dust
  • Asbestos disturbance
  • Inadequate dust-control method
  • Untrained workers
Set up work area
  • Exposure to airborne dust
  • Unauthorised entry
  • Slips and trips
  • Interaction with nearby workers
Position mobile extractor
  • Manual handling strain
  • Extractor roll-away
  • Hose trip hazard
  • Plant collision
Complete pre-start inspection
  • Electrical shock
  • Dust release from defective equipment
  • Filter failure
  • Unexpected plant operation
Connect extraction accessories
  • Dust leakage
  • Rotating tool contact
  • Electric shock
  • Hose disconnection
Operate on-tool extraction
  • Respirable crystalline silica exposure
  • Airborne nuisance dust
  • Flying particles
  • Noise
  • Electric shock
Vacuum settled dust
  • Dust re-suspension
  • Respirable dust exposure
  • Slips on wet slurry
  • Electrical contact with moisture
Monitor extraction performance
  • Inadequate airflow
  • Filter blockage
  • Uncontrolled worker exposure
  • Secondary dust exposure
Change collection bag
  • High dust exposure
  • Bag rupture
  • Contaminated waste handling
  • Manual handling strain
Maintain filters and hoses
  • Dust release during maintenance
  • Electrical shock
  • Incorrect replacement parts
  • Unexpected start-up
Manage electrical leads
  • Electric shock
  • Damaged extension leads
  • Trip hazards
  • Fire from overload
Pack down equipment
  • Residual dust release
  • Trips and falls
  • Manual handling strain
  • Contamination transfer
Complete final sign-off
  • Unresolved equipment defects
  • Residual dust contamination
  • Unauthorised reuse
  • Incomplete records

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Legislation & References

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

  • Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations, including duties to manage risks, provide safe plant, control airborne contaminants, consult workers, provide training and maintain equipment.
  • Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace — guidance only; confirm adoption and legal status in the relevant jurisdiction. It recommends M-Class or H-Class extraction compliant with AS/NZS 60335.2.69:2017 for power-tool dust extraction.
  • Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace — guidance only; apply the hierarchy of controls, consultation, training, inspection and maintenance for plant.
  • Model Code of Practice: How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace — guidance only; do not use household vacuums where asbestos is or may be present, and use HEPA-filtered H-Class industrial vacuum cleaners compliant with AS/NZS 60335.2.69:2017 for asbestos-related work.
  • AS/NZS 60335.2.69:2017, Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for industrial and commercial use.
  • AS/NZS 1715, Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
  • AS/NZS 1716, Respiratory protective devices.
  • AS/NZS 3760, In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.

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

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