Hydraulic Hose Crimper SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers hydraulic hose crimper set-up, hose preparation, crimping, pressure testing, component replacement and clean-up. It supports planning the work and managing hazards from crush points, stored hydraulic pressure, fluid release, sharp wire reinforcement and electrical equipment.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the job, work area and hose requirements
• Position the crimper and inspect plant, guards, gauges and electrical equipment
• Set up fluid containment and isolate or release energy
• Adjust pumps and fluid systems as required
• Measure, cut and prepare hose and fittings
• Crimp hydraulic hose assemblies and inspect their identification
• Conduct pressure testing while managing hose and fitting failure risks
• Replace seals and components while controlling stored pressure
• Clean up fluid residue, manage waste and sign off

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out hydraulic hose crimping 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, including duties to identify hazards, eliminate or minimise risks, provide safe plant, information, training, instruction, supervision, consultation and PPE.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (2024 guidance).
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks.
• Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.
• AS 4024.1 Safety of machinery series; AS ISO 4413 Hydraulic fluid power—General rules and safety requirements for systems and components; AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment; AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protectors; AS 2210.3 Safety footwear; AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors.
• Model WHS laws and model Codes of Practice are guidance for adoption and application by the relevant Commonwealth, state or territory regulator; confirm the current legal requirements for the jurisdiction and workplace.

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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