Safe Work Method Statement Template for Metal Grinding Wheel:
- Pre-filled and Comprehensive: Each template comes filled out with detailed procedures as a starting point, but you can tailor these sections to fit your job role or project. It includes everything from the scope to resources – we’ve got you covered!
- Fully Editable and Customisable in Microsoft Word: Need to add or delete a section. No dramas! With our Microsoft Word format, you can easily modify this Safe Work Method Statement to work best for your business.
- Project & Scope details: You’ll see included sections to input specific project details and the scope of works. Just fill in the blanks mate!
- Machinery and High Risk Checklist: We want to keep your workplace safe – that’s why we have a checklist for any high-risk machinery on site.
- Staff Training Record: Maintain a record of all staff training right within your SWMS. A well-trained crew is a safe crew.
- Risk Ratings (Pre and Post): Included is a feature for recording both before and after risk ratings; helping you assess the effectiveness of your safety measures.
- Legislative References: The SWMS template includes handy reference links to relevant legislation for easy look-ups.
- PPE Requirements Listed: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is king in ensuring a safe working environment, so it’s made sure all required PPE are listed clearly.
- Risk Assessment & Matrix: It’s important to quantify risks. That’s why this SWMS template includes a risk assessment matrix, to help keep track and evaluate risks systematically
- Full Checklist: Our SWMS implements a tick-box checklist ensuring you’ve covered all areas necessary for implementing these safety practices.
- Sign-off Page: Everyone signs off when they’re done. It’s that last line of verification and commitment to a safe working environment.
- Friendly User Experience: No need to have your nose in manuals, it is made easy to use and customise – giving you more time on the job!
- Suitable for Large Contracts & Tenders: Got some big fish to catch? This template will stand up to scrutiny from even top-tier contracts.
- Quick Delivery by Email: After purchase, the template is promptly delivered right to your inbox. Start using it asap; no hanging around waiting for the postie!
The Metal Grinding Wheel Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Incorrect equipment used
- 2. Inspection
- Equipment damage
- Unclear work area
- 3. Setup
- Incorrect setup
- Missing PPE
- 4. Operation
- Noise
- Vibrations
- Sparks
- Dust emissions
- 5. Breakdowns/Maintenance
- Electrical shocks
- Unplanned machine start
- 6. Cleaning/Finishing
- Sharp edges
- Dust inhalation
- 7. Waste disposal
- Improper lifting
- Exposure to waste
- 8. Transporting materials
- Injury from dropped load
- Slips and trips
- 9. Machine Shutdown
- Incorrect shutdown procedure
- leaving machine in unsafe state
- 10. Reporting
- Failing to report issues
- Miscommunication
- 11. Storage
- Storage site is inadequately prepared or not at the appropriate temperature
- 12. Emergency procedures
- Failure to follow procedure under pressure
- 13. Backup operations
- Lack of knowledge about operations
- Unsteady power supply
- 14. Power off procedures
- Neglecting isolation procedure
- Sudden power cut
- 15. Review and Improvement
- Forgotten or missed stages
- Incomplete process
Each Safe Work Method Statement has specific content that is referenced to, but not limited to a number of authorities such as Codes of Practice, Regulations, Australian Standards or the Act.
The Metal Grinding Wheel Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:
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Frequent Questions
Safe Work Method Statement Template FAQ’s
What format is a BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template delivered in?
Because every SWMS needs to be edited to suit on-site specifics, it makes sense to deliver our Safe Work Method Statements in Microsoft Word Format for easy editing.
How many pages long is each Safe Work Method Statement Template?
It depends entirely on the nature of the risks associated with the SWMS Template, however on average the documents are between 7-15 pages in length. Each Safe Work Method Statement is comprehensive in nature and is easy to use.
What are before and after risk ratings?
Before and after risk ratings are simply this: When you initially start to do a job, like say drill a hole in a wall, there will be a level of risk, which for this example let's just say is a level 2 (before). The idea is that then you would implement some type of control measure to reduce the risk, and in this case we would implement the control measure of wearing safety glasses to protect the eyes. This now would bring the risk of an injury down to a level 1 (after). Here you can see how the SWMS has a before and after risk rating for each step of a job, task or process.
Why do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates have before and after risk ratings?
Before and after risk ratings are a simple and effective way to clearly show how, and how much a certain level of risk has been brought down for a certain step in a job task or process. Another reason also is that many larger contractors now like to see before and after risk ratings, so it makes sense to include them in our Templates.
Are the SWMS Templates pre-filled?
Absolutely. Every Safe Work Method Statement Template is pre-filled, high quality and comprehensive in order to help save you as much time, and deliver as much quality information as possible when conducting your own on site safety.
Do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates come with a Risk Assessment?
Yes. Each Safe Work Method Statement comes with it's own built in Risk Assessment which is part of the working document. The SWMS is straightforward, easy to use and has a risk calculator to work out the risk level and likelihood of the risk occurring.
Does each SWMS Template have the required PPE already suggested?
Yes, each SWMS Template has a range of PPE recorded, as well as picture icons of different PPE items that you can add/remove as you need to for the requirements of the job task.
What Should be Included in a Safe Work Method Statement?
If you're going to be doing any high risk construction work, you'll most likely not only need a Safe Work Method Statement, but you'll also need to make sure your SWMS has a number of checks and balances in order for the document to be accepted in your construction site safety. Purchasing a safe work method statement template can help save you quite a lot of time rather than starting from scratch. Also, just remember that even though every BlueSafe Template is highly comprehensive and pre-filled, your SWMS Template should be adjusted to suit any noticeable risks that are specific to the task you are performing.
Your Safe Work Method Statement must:
- List or show the different types of construction work that is high risk
- Clearly explain the workplace health and safety hazards as well as the risks that arise from the works
- Explain in detail how each risk will be managed, maintained and controlled
- Explain how each control measure will be implemented in order to reduce each risk
- Describe how each control measure will be monitored an how often the control measures will be reviewed
- Consider any additional factors that may impact the level of risk involved with the safety of the construction site such as weather, wind etc.
- Be made available and accessible to read by employees and applicable personnel at any time.
- Every SWMS should be easy to understand and written in plain language
- Every BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template is straightforward and easy to use. They also have what's called 'before and after risk ratings', which basically means there's a built in risk assessment that is used in the process of using the document. This allows you to asses the initial risks and give them a score, and then assess the risk and give an 'after score' once the listed control measures are implemented. All our documents are comprehensive, pre-filled and easy to use. You can even download a sample below and see an example.
