Plastic Fabrication SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers plastic fabrication activities, including work-area setup, material handling, forming, machining, finishing, storage and maintenance. It supports planning for moving plant, hot surfaces, cutting, dust, fumes, chemicals and manual-handling hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Complete pre-start planning and set up the work area and plant
• Receive, handle and stage plastic materials
• Assemble acrylic components and glue polycarbonate panels
• Heat bend polycarbonate
• Operate forming machines, extruders and rotational moulding equipment
• Run haul-off, saw and belling operations
• Trim, drill and finish plastic products
• Inspect, package and store finished items
• Clean and maintain plant
• Manage waste, spills and emergency situations

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out plastic fabrication 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.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace, as adopted or otherwise applicable in the relevant jurisdiction; use fixed, interlocked or presence-sensing guards and maintain safety systems.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace, as adopted or otherwise applicable in the relevant jurisdiction; identify ignition sources, incompatible substances, vapour hazards and emergency controls.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace, as adopted or otherwise applicable in the relevant jurisdiction; electrical work is performed by appropriately licensed or registered workers.
• AS 4024 series Safety of machinery; AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations; AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment; AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protection; AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear; AS/NZS 2161 Protective gloves; AS 1940 Storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.

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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