Power Tools Electric SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers selecting, setting up, operating and storing electric power tools for drilling, fastening, cutting, grinding, sanding and related work. It supports planning and risk management for power supply, leads, tool condition, work positioning, dust, noise, elevated work, faults and clean-up.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the task and work area
• Set up the power supply
• Inspect tools and accessories
• Position the workpiece and cables
• Use required protective equipment
• Drill and fasten materials
• Operate circular and reciprocating saws
• Grind and cut metal
• Sand and prepare surfaces
• Manage elevated work
• Respond to faults and incidents
• Clean up, store equipment and sign off

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses using electric power tools for the named activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

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 eliminate or minimise electrical, plant, hazardous manual task, airborne contaminant and workplace access risks so far as is reasonably practicable.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — use isolation, RCDs, suitable equipment, competent inspection and testing, and maintenance controls as practical guidance; model codes may be adopted or varied by the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace — guidance for guarding, inspection, maintenance, operator information and safe use of plant.
• Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — guidance for reducing force, vibration, awkward posture and repetitive work exposure.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction work — guidance where the task is construction work and a SWMS is otherwise required.
• AS/NZS 3760, In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment; apply inspection and testing intervals suitable for the environment and equipment condition.
• AS/NZS 3012, Electrical installations — Construction and demolition sites, where temporary construction-site electrical installations are used.
• AS/NZS 62841 series, Safety of electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery.
• AS/NZS 1337.1, Personal eye-protection; AS/NZS 1270, Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716, respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 2210.3, safety footwear.

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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