Quarry Operations Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

$96.80

The Quarry Operations 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 Quarry Operations 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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If you’re in the quarry business and you understand the ins and outs of managing safety while juggling project demands, then our Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Template for Quarry Operations might just be what you’ve been searching for. Designed with practicality in mind, this template packs a punch when it comes to tackling those often tricky WHS responsibilities. Here’s what’s on offer:

Pre-filled and Comprehensive

Our SWMS is already loaded with relevant content specific to quarry operations. This lets you hit the ground running by providing a solid baseline that simplifies your documentation process. That said, nothing beats a personal touch, so feel free to tailor it further to fit your unique site conditions.

Fully editable and customisable in Microsoft Word format

This template comes in an easy-to-use Word document. Being fully editable means you can mould it to suit the very specific conditions or plant sorts of your site—all without needing a background in law or WHS rules.

Includes the scope of the project and the project details

A well-crafted SWMS starts with proper setup. Our template includes dedicated sections for defining the project’s grand goal along with gritty details, setting a clear picture from day one.

Includes checklist of any high-risk machinery on site

We know machines play a starring role in quarry operations—sometimes they’re risk stars too. Our built-in checklist ensures you’re taking stock of these high-risk items, encouraging consistent vigilance.

Includes space for recording any staff training

Whether it’s refresher sessions or new skills, keeping track of training schedules helps keep the crew at their best. With designated spaces for recording training, staying atop compliance becomes a routine task, not a hurdle.

Includes before and after risk ratings

No need to wing it; we’ve set up areas to neatly organise before-and-after risk ratings, helping you measure how effective your control measures are.

Includes resources for the use of legislative references

Staying compliant isn’t always straightforward, especially when regulations seem like a moving target. Fortunately, we’ve boxed in the right spots for legislative references, serving as a handy guide to ensure those boxes remain ticked.

Includes all PPE required

Personal Protective Equipment goes beyond just gear, it’s a cornerstone of quarry safety. We’ve itemised various PPE types necessary for quarry ops, giving you a safety-first lens when managing daily operations.

Includes risk assessment and risk assessment matrix

Our risk assessment tools aren’t only thorough but genuinely useful—ensuring that each risk is chosen wisely and categorised efficiently, using a step-by-step matrix to guide you along.

Includes a checklist to ensure all requirements have been covered when implementing the SWMS

Mistakes? Who needs ’em. This checklist acts as your trusty wingman, ensuring that every requirement is accounted for as you roll out your SWMS on-site.

Includes sign-off page for all workers and responsible persons

Signatures may just be ink on paper, but they carry weight. Ensuring that everyone involved formally acknowledges their understanding via signatures provides both security and clarity.

Easy to use, easy to customise

We’ve designed the template with simplicity in mind. Easy navigation and customisation mean less time faffing about, and more time focused on operational efficiency.

Suitable for large contracts and Tenders, including tier 1 contractual work

Our template doesn’t shy away from big lifts. It’s suitable for heavy-duty contracts and even those challenging tier 1 projects, offering scalability where it counts.

Quick delivery by email

No waiting around involved; once purchased, we’ll send it your way via email. Quick, simple, and gets the job done!

All things considered, this SWMS template is a practical companion for anyone working amidst the hustle and bustle of quarry operations. Get that peace of mind knowing you’ve got a solid framework bolstering your efforts in workplace health and safety.

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The Quarry Operations Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Uneven terrain
    • equipment malfunction
  • 2. Site Induction
    • Lack of safety awareness
    • inadequate training
  • 3. Drilling
    • Dust inhalation
    • noise exposure
  • 4. Blasting
    • Fly rock
    • vibration impact
  • 5. Loading
    • Equipment collision
    • falling rocks
  • 6. Hauling
    • Overloaded vehicles
    • narrow pathways
  • 7. Crushing
    • Noise pollution
    • material ejection
  • 8. Screening
    • Dust exposure
    • mechanical failure
  • 9. Conveying
    • Belt misalignment
    • entanglement
  • 10. Stockpiling
    • Unstable piles
    • pedestrian access issues
  • 11. Water Management
    • Erosion
    • water contamination
  • 12. Maintenance
    • Lockout/tagout failures
    • heavy lifting
  • 13. Electrical Work
    • Electric shock
    • arc flash
  • 14. Refuelling
    • Spillages
    • fire hazards
  • 15. Waste Disposal
    • Hazardous waste handling
    • sharp objects
  • 16. Vegetation Clearing
    • Ground disruption
    • equipment rollover
  • 17. Dust Control
    • Airborne particles
    • skin irritation
  • 18. Traffic Management
    • Vehicle collisions
    • inadequate signage
  • 19. Emergency Response
    • Delayed response
    • communication errors
  • 20. Demobilisation
    • Material left behind
    • equipment damage
  • 21. Environmental Monitoring
    • Pollution detection
    • data inaccuracy
  • 22. Auditing
    • Compliance oversight
    • restricted access

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 Quarry Operations 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.

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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