Jig Saw SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers jig saw work from task review and work-area setup through tool selection, cutting, blade changes and cleanup. It supports planning by addressing dust, concealed services, electrical, blade, workpiece, noise and sharp-waste risks.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the task and material
• Establish the work area and inspect conditions
• Select the blade and jig saw
• Inspect electrical equipment
• Secure the workpiece and supports
• Control dust and noise
• Conduct a pre-start test
• Perform straight cuts
• Perform curved and plunge cuts
• Manage offcuts and jams
• Change blades and maintain the tool
• Clean up and sign off

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out jig saw cutting 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 manage risks, provide safe plant, maintain electrical safety, provide information/training/supervision, and consult workers.
• Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — use the hierarchy of controls, maintain controls and review them when conditions change.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace — select fit-for-purpose plant, consider operator competence, isolate plant for maintenance and prevent access to hazardous moving parts.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — use RCD protection, inspect equipment, isolate defective equipment and prevent reconnection during maintenance.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous manual tasks.
• AS/NZS 3012:2019 Electrical installations — Construction and demolition sites, where applicable to temporary construction power.
• AS/NZS 62841 series, Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery — relevant safety requirements for jigsaws.
• AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye and face protection; AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear.

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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