Metal Sanding Machine Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

$96.80

The Metal Sanding Machine Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) features:

  1. Instant download
  2. Acceptance Guaranteed
  3. Easy to edit Microsoft Word format so you can add your logo and site specific details
  4. Complies with latest legislation

Specifically, the Metal Sanding Machine Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers:

  1. Operational guidelines, with a step by step approach to safe work
  2. Possible hazards that may be encountered
  3. Step by step safety procedures to follow
  4. Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  5. And more. Please check details below
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Introducing our Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Template tailored specifically for the use of Metal Sanding Machine. This is a highly intuitive and user-friendly template that will aid in ensuring all aspects of your job site’s health and safety are properly considered, recorded, and implemented. Please note this description may not cover everything you need to consider onsite.

  • Pre-filled and Comprehensive: Our SWMS template comes packed with predefined fields that cover major safety aspects necessary for a metal sanding machine operation. It provides an extensive outline while helping to ease and speed up the documentation process.
  • Fully editable and customisable in Microsoft Word format: You have full control! Adjust, add or remove details as per your specific needs. Whether it’s a change in project details, risk assessment or additional training; every bit can be tailored to fit.
  • Includes the scope of the project and the project details: With spaces allocated for noting down the scale, location, duration, and the nature of task at hand. Providing wholesome context while justifying other safety measures taken.
  • Includes checklist of any high risk machinery on site: A predefined checkbox list helps maintain transparency over potentially risky equipment on the job site. From power supply to safety switches, it considers various points of importance.
  • Includes space for recording staff training: A segment completely dedicated to recording the workforce’s competency and training status. This can serve as powerful evidence of continuous diligence towards the safety regime.
  • Includes before and after risk ratings: This enables you to track and demonstrate the effectiveness of the risk controls put in place, isn’t it sensible?
  • Includes resources for use of legislative references: A rundown of useful legislative sources relevant to your job is provided. Helps maintaining compliance with the rules as easy as a walk in the park.
  • Includes all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: No second-guessing! A comprehensive list of necessary PPE for all types of tasks related to metal sanding operation is included. Ensures everyone’s outfitted properly!
  • Includes risk assessment and risk assessment matrix: An in-depth risk analysis framework that considers all plausible hazards, along with their possible severity and mitigation strategies, is incorporated arm-in-arm. Providing peace of mind you can trust!
  • Includes a checklist for implementing the SWMS: For an easier adoption of safety procedures, this neat little checklist ensures nothing slips through the cracks. Helps proving due diligence in case of inspections.
  • Includes sign off page for all workers and responsible persons: Because accountability matters! Has spaces for names, signatures and dates for every responsible individual on the site, further reinforcing the ownership towards health and safety.
  • Easy to use, easy to customise: This template is designed with user-friendliness in mind. After all, it’s not about over-complicated stuff, but getting people home safe.
  • Suitable for use from small operations to larger contracts and Tenders, including tier 1 contractual work: Designed to be equally fitting, no matter the scale. Ease of use and simplicity even makes it great for higher-tier contractual works.
  • Quick delivery by email: Not a moment lost! Upon purchase, the template reaches your email in flash. What more could you ask for when time means money?

Note: Every site has its own great challenges, though we’ve built this template with care to be as comprehensive as we can, it’s worth taking the extra time to go through everything with fine-toothed comb. Doing your due diligence is more than just paperwork, it’s people’s lives!


The Metal Sanding Machine Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Poor housekeeping
    • Untrained workers
  • 2. Checking tools
    • Faulty tools
    • Inadequate protective equipment
  • 3. Setting up machine
    • Incorrect installation
    • Use of inappropriate tools
  • 4. Sanding operation
    • Flying particles
    • Repetitive movements
    • High noise level
  • 5. Tool change
    • Sharp edges
    • Mechanical movement of machine parts
  • 6. Machine maintenance
    • Electric shock
    • Poor maintenance practices
  • 7. Material handling
    • Manual handling injuries
    • Slips and falls
  • 8. Waste disposal
    • Sharp object injury
    • Handling hazardous substances
  • 9. Cleaning up area
    • Slippery surfaces
    • Poor housekeeping
  • 10. Equipment storage
    • Improper storage
    • Cluttered pathways
  • 11. Hazard reporting
    • Incomplete hazard data
    • Negligence in reporting
  • 12. Emergency procedures
    • Unfamiliar with emergency protocols
    • Lack of communication
  • 13. Shutting down machinery
    • Improper shutdown
    • Mechanical failure
    • Electrical faults
  • 14. Inspection and compliance checks
    • Non-compliance issues
    • Bypassing safety measures
  • 15. Safety training
    • Inadequate training methodology
    • Boredom or apathy towards training

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 Sanding Machine Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:

Ordering only takes a few minutes. Upon ordering completion, a link will be sent to your email address to download your documents, then add your company logo to the top of the header and you’re finished.

Your document will be delivered in editable Microsoft Word format. This PDF sample is just for preview

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.
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