Name: Milling Machine SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01M283JQ1ED4Q4P09SQSM54V3Z
Price: 96.80 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers preparation, set-up, operation, adjustment, cleaning and handover of a milling machine. It supports work planning and risk management by addressing rotating parts, cutters, workpiece security, coolant, swarf and unexpected start-up.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the task, authorisation and emergency response arrangements
Prepare the work area and manage access, leads and stock
Complete machine pre-start checks
Handle materials, cutters and tooling
Install tooling and secure the workpiece or fixture
Set machine parameters and perform milling operations
Manage coolant, cutting fluid and swarf
Measure and adjust work away from rotating parts
Clear jams and maintain the machine
Clean down, record defects and hand over the work

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out milling machine activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review task and authorisation	Unauthorised machine operation Incorrect machining method Unplanned machine start Inadequate emergency response
Prepare work area	Slips from coolant Trips from leads and stock Contact with adjacent plant Poor visibility
Complete machine pre-start	Entanglement with rotating parts Guard failure Electrical shock Unexpected start-up Ejected tooling
Handle materials and tooling	Manual handling strain Cuts from sharp edges Crush from dropped stock Falling tools
Install cutter and tooling	Contact with sharp cutter Falling cutter or arbor Spindle entanglement Unexpected spindle rotation
Secure workpiece and fixture	Ejected workpiece Crush at clamping points Tool collision Damaged machine table
Set machine parameters	Cutter breakage Ejected chips Tool collision Excessive noise
Perform milling operation	Entanglement with rotating spindle Ejected swarf or workpiece Cutter fracture Eye injury Noise exposure Hot surfaces
Manage coolant and swarf	Coolant mist inhalation Dermatitis from cutting fluid Sharp swarf Slips from coolant Fire from oily waste
Measure and adjust work	Contact with rotating cutter Entanglement Sharp edges Incorrect measurement
Clear jams and maintain plant	Unexpected start-up Stored energy release Entanglement Electrical shock Cuts from cutters
Clean down and shutdown	Cuts from swarf Slips from coolant Unexpected movement Chemical exposure
Complete records and handover	Unreported plant defects Unauthorised restart Incomplete work information

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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 identify hazards, manage risks using the hierarchy of controls, provide safe plant, information, training, instruction, supervision, consultation and maintained control measures.
Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace (2021), as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction. It supports practical procedures for authorised use, guarding, operation, inspection, shut-down, cleaning, maintenance and emergency response.
Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work (2024), as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks, as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks, as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace, as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace, as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction.
AS 4024.1 series Safety of machinery; AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection; AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear; AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.

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

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