Name: Bench Drill SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKZAH1D06971RZ82PFJ6VP
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers preparing, inspecting, operating and cleaning bench or pedestal drills. It supports work planning and risk management by addressing rotating parts, drill bits, workpiece movement, swarf, coolant and electrical hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the task and prepare the drilling area
Position the bench or pedestal drill
Inspect the drill and its safety devices
Select drill tooling and operating speed
Fit drill bits and remove the chuck key
Set and secure workpieces before drilling
Conduct bench drilling
Operate pedestal drills safely
Clear swarf and manage coolant
Inspect drilled holes and deburr edges
Isolate the drill for faults or maintenance
Clean down, store equipment and complete handover

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out bench or pedestal drilling work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review task and prepare area	Unauthorised operation Slips and trips Poor lighting Distraction during drilling
Position bench or pedestal drill	Plant movement Plant overturning Crush injury Electrical lead damage
Inspect drill and safety devices	Entanglement in rotating parts Contact with drill bit Electrical shock Unexpected start-up
Select tooling and drill speed	Drill bit fracture Flying fragments Workpiece grab Excessive noise
Fit drill bit and remove key	Unexpected rotation Chuck-key ejection Cuts from sharp tooling Entanglement
Set workpiece and workholding	Workpiece ejection Hand puncture Crush from clamps Sharp edges
Conduct bench drilling	Entanglement in spindle Flying swarf Drill bit breakage Workpiece rotation Noise exposure
Operate pedestal drill safely	Entanglement at elevated spindle Heavy workpiece movement Table movement Falling material
Clear swarf and manage coolant	Cuts from swarf Eye injury Slip from coolant Skin irritation
Inspect holes and deburr edges	Sharp burrs Cuts from workpiece Unexpected start-up Eye injury from fragments
Isolate for faults or maintenance	Unexpected start-up Electrical shock Stored energy Contact with moving parts
Clean down and store equipment	Residual sharp swarf Slips and trips Unauthorised use Manual handling strain
Complete handover and sign-off	Unreported defects Unauthorised restart Incomplete work area Repeat exposure to hazards

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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.
Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (guidance only unless adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction).
Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (guidance only unless adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction).
Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace (guidance only unless adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction).
AS 4024 series Safety of machinery; AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment; AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection; AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear; AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices, as applicable.
Confirm the current legislation, approved codes and regulator guidance applying at the work location before issue; model laws and model Codes of Practice do not automatically have legal effect in every jurisdiction.

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

Bench Drill SWMS

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