Refuelling Of Plant SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers refuelling plant, buses, tanks and associated fuel equipment, from preparation through to clean-up and sign-off. It supports planning and risk management for fuel selection, vehicle movement, fuel transfer, spills, fire response and equipment security.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the work requirements and fuel type
• Prepare and control the refuelling area
• Manage traffic, vehicles and access
• Position and isolate plant before refuelling
• Inspect fuel transfer equipment
• Refuel machinery
• Refuel buses
• Carry out tank refuelling
• Manage fuel spills and leaks
• Respond to fuel-fire emergencies
• Secure fuel equipment, tanks and storage
• Complete clean-up and sign-off

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out plant or vehicle refuelling 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 risks, provide safe plant, manage hazardous chemicals, consult workers, provide information/training/supervision, and maintain effective controls.
• Safe Work Australia, Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace — guidance only; legal effect depends on adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Safe Work Australia, Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace — guidance only; legal effect depends on adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Safe Work Australia, Model Code of Practice: Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination — guidance only; legal effect depends on adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
• AS 1940: The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.
• AS 2444: Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets—Selection and location.
• AS/NZS 1716: Respiratory protective devices, where respiratory protection is identified by the SDS or risk assessment.
• AS/NZS 2210.3: Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.
• AS/NZS 1337.1: Personal eye and face protection for occupational applications.
• Australian Dangerous Goods Code, where fuel is transported by road in quantities subject to dangerous goods transport requirements.

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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