Laser Level SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers laser-level work from reviewing the area and selecting equipment through set-out, use and sign-off. It supports planning and risk management for laser exposure, electrical equipment, trip hazards, vehicle movement and equipment stability.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the work area and work interfaces
• Confirm the laser classification and equipment selection
• Inspect laser equipment and batteries
• Position the tripod and mount the laser
• Establish a beam exclusion zone
• Set the reference datum
• Use laser line-level equipment
• Use rotary laser-level equipment
• Manage work near electrical services
• Pack down, inspect and sign off the work

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out laser-level work.

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: apply the general duty to eliminate or minimise risks so far as is reasonably practicable; identify hazards, apply the hierarchy of controls, maintain controls, provide information, training, instruction and supervision, and consult workers.
• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations: manage risks from plant and laser equipment; ensure laser equipment is used for its intended purpose, maintained, and operated by trained workers.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (guidance only unless adopted in the relevant jurisdiction). It describes hazard identification, hierarchy-of-control requirements and review of controls.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces (guidance only unless adopted in the relevant jurisdiction), where laser set-out could expose workers to a fall risk.
• AS 2397:2015 Safe use of lasers in the building and construction industry; do not use Class 3B or Class 4 lasers for construction work.
• AS/NZS IEC 60825.1 Safety of laser products—Equipment classification and requirements.
• AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites, where mains-powered charging or temporary electrical equipment is used.
• AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment, where electrical equipment is subject to hostile operating conditions.
• AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety, protective and occupational footwear; AS/NZS 4602.1 High-visibility safety garments; AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets.

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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