Name: Pallet Racking SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKJC61423RQRGDV2KPZENS
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, assembling and installing pallet racking, including materials handling, anchoring, bracing and handover. It supports work planning and risk management for mobile plant, falling components, drilling, access equipment, manual handling and rack stability.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the design and plan the work
Establish and control the work area
Receive and unload racking materials
Inspect plant and access equipment
Set out rack locations
Drill and install anchors
Assemble racking frames
Erect and brace frames
Install beams, accessories and rack protection
Inspect the installation and load racking
Clean up and hand over the area

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out pallet racking work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review design and plan work	Incorrect racking layout Inadequate floor capacity Uncontrolled design changes Incompatible components Worker misunderstanding
Establish work area	Forklift collision Unauthorised entry Pedestrian strike Blocked emergency access Trips from materials
Receive and unload materials	Crush from suspended load Forklift overturn Falling racking components Vehicle movement Manual handling strain
Inspect plant and access equipment	Plant malfunction EWP fall Electrical shock Unexpected movement Poor access equipment
Set out rack locations	Incorrect anchor placement Drilling into services Trips and slips Awkward postures Exposure to dust
Drill and install anchors	Respirable silica dust Flying concrete particles Anchor pull-out Electric shock Noise exposure
Assemble racking frames	Frame collapse Sharp steel edges Manual handling strain Pinch points Dropped components
Erect and brace frames	Falling frame Crush between frame and plant Fall from height Dropped tools Forklift collision
Install beams and accessories	Falling beam Racking collapse Pinch points Fall from EWP Incorrect beam connection
Install rack protection	Forklift strike Crush injuries Drilling dust Unprotected rack ends Trip hazards
Inspect and certify installation	Undetected installation defects Rack collapse under load Incorrect load rating Unauthorised use Falling objects
Load racking for operation	Overloaded beams Falling pallets Forklift impact Uneven loading Manual handling strain
Clean up and hand over	Trips and falls Sharp waste Residual dust Plant interaction Unauthorised access

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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, apply the hierarchy of controls, provide safe plant and systems of work, consult workers, maintain controls and prepare a SWMS where high risk construction work applies.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace — guidance on plant risk management, traffic movement, inspection, maintenance and use of plant designed to lift loads.
Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks — guidance on eliminating or reducing musculoskeletal risks through layout, mechanical aids, load design and work systems.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks in Stevedoring — guidance relevant to stable storage, floor capacity, load characteristics, safe access, mechanical handling equipment and exclusion zones.
AS 4084 Steel storage racking — design, installation, operation, inspection and maintenance guidance for steel storage racking.
AS 2359 series Powered industrial trucks — safe operation and management of forklifts.
AS 2550.10 Cranes, hoists and winches — safe use of mobile elevating work platforms.
AS/NZS 1891 series Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices.
AS/NZS 1576 series Scaffolding, where scaffold access is used.
AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective equipment, where respiratory protection is required.
AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protection, AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors, AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets, AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear and AS/NZS 4602.1 High-visibility safety garments.

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

Pallet Racking SWMS

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