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Locksmith SWMS

Locksmith SWMS

  • • 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
  • • Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
  • • Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
  • • Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
  • • Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates

Locksmith SWMS

Product Overview

This Locksmith Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the step-by-step procedures, hazards, and controls required to carry out locksmith work safely and in compliance with Australian WHS law. It is a comprehensive document that covers multiple aspects of locksmith operations, helping businesses demonstrate due diligence and maintain strong WHS compliance.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes specific risk controls for:

  • Selection and safe use of hand tools, cordless drills, grinders, and other locksmith equipment
  • Safe procedures for gaining entry to premises, vehicles, and safes, including forced entry methods where authorised
  • Risk management when working at heights on doors, gates, roller shutters, and access control hardware
  • Installation, removal, and servicing of locks, deadbolts, cylinders, and associated door hardware
  • Cutting, duplicating, and managing keys, including control of master keys and restricted key systems
  • Handling and fitting of electronic locks, keypads, card readers, and access control systems
  • Use of mobile workshops and vehicles, including parking, traffic management, and manual handling from vehicles
  • Safe handling and storage of small components, sharp objects, and offcuts to minimise slips, trips, and puncture injuries
  • Electrical safety when working near powered door operators, strikes, and electronic security components (non-electrical worker controls)
  • Noise, dust, and vibration controls when drilling or cutting into doors, frames, walls, and safes
  • Working alone or after-hours, including personal security and client site access protocols
  • Housekeeping, waste disposal, and site reinstatement after locksmith works are completed

Who is this for?

This SWMS is designed for mobile and workshop-based locksmiths, security technicians, maintenance teams, and site supervisors who manage or oversee locksmith activities on Australian worksites.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity Potential Hazards
Preparation
  • Lack of training, incorrect tools
Site Inspection
  • Slips, trips and falls, inadequate lighting
Tool Check
  • Faulty equipment, electrical hazards
PPE Assessment
  • Inadequate PPE, allergies
Lock Analysis
  • Misidentification of lock type, tool misuse
Drilling Locks
  • Flying debris, noise exposure
Picking Locks
  • Repetitive strain injury, posture issues
Key Cutting
  • Sharp instruments, metal shavings
Installing Locks
  • Heavy lifting, awkward positions
Removing Locks
  • Pinching, cutting hazard
Rekeying
  • Eye strain, small components
Programming
  • Electrical shock, software errors
Safes Opening
  • Stress, confined space
Alarm Systems
  • False alarms, security breaches
CCTV Setup
  • High work heights, manual handling
Access Control
  • Data breaches, installation errors
Customer Interaction
  • Verbal abuse, COVID-19 exposure
Documentation
  • Inaccurate data entry, privacy breach
Debriefing
  • Miscommunication, information overload
Clean Up
  • Hazardous waste disposal, slipping on wet floor
Toolbox Meeting
  • Lack of engagement, incomplete safety checks

Need to add specific site requirements?

Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.

Legislation & References

This document was researched and developed to align with:

  • Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice: Guidance for tasks involving work at heights such as doors, gates, and shutters
  • Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice: Safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, and mobile plant
  • Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice: Requirements for consulting with workers and other PCBUs on locksmith activities
  • How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Risk management framework applied throughout the SWMS
  • Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace Code of Practice: Controls for working near electrical components of locks and access systems
  • Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice: Controls for lifting, carrying, and handling doors, safes, and equipment
  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
  • Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
  • Possible hazards that may be encountered
  • Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
  • Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  • Safety measures and guides
  • Operational Safety Checks
  • Before and After Risk Ratings
  • Risk Assessment Matrix
  • High Risk Work Involved
  • Emergency Evacuation Procedure
  • Plant and Equipment
  • Qualifications and Permits
  • Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Company Personnel Sign-off form

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