Name: Router SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01M283JJ6YF5H7ACQ4V3FM0PZT
Price: 96.80 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers router work from preparation and inspection through routing, cutter changes, cleaning and storage. It supports planning and risk management for electrical, rotating-part, dust, noise and material-handling hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the work area, sequencing and existing site hazards
Inspect the router, leads and rotating components before use
Set up the bench, extraction and workpiece support
Select, install and adjust cutters
Mark, secure and reposition workpieces
Carry out hand-held routing and router-table work
Rout edges and templates while managing kickback and sharp edges
Manage dust, noise, leads and hoses during work
Maintain, store, clean and sign off the work area

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out router work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review work and area	Unauthorised access Poor work sequencing Trips from stored materials Exposure to existing site hazards
Inspect router and leads	Electric shock Unexpected start-up Damaged rotating parts Flying cutter fragments Noise exposure
Set up bench and extraction	Workpiece movement Entanglement with rotating cutter Wood dust exposure Combustible dust accumulation Manual handling strain
Select and install cutter	Laceration from sharp cutter Cutter ejection Cutter breakage Unexpected start-up Incorrect cutter speed
Mark and secure workpiece	Incorrect cut path Workpiece kickback Contact with concealed fasteners Splinters Manual handling strain
Conduct hand-held routing	Hand contact with cutter Kickback and loss of control Cutter breakage Flying chips Noise and wood dust
Operate router table	Contact with exposed cutter Workpiece kickback Entanglement Ejected workpiece Dust and noise exposure
Rout edges and templates	Template movement Climb-cut kickback Bearing failure Edge breakout Hand injury from sharp edges
Manage dust and noise	Inhalation of wood dust Respirable silica from composite products Hearing damage Combustible dust ignition Reduced visibility
Reposition and manage leads	Electric shock Trips from leads and hoses Uncontrolled tool movement Damage to electrical equipment Manual handling strain
Change cutters and adjust	Unexpected start-up Laceration from cutter Stored rotational energy Incorrect depth setting Cutter ejection
Maintain and store equipment	Contact with sharp cutters Electrical shock during maintenance Defective plant returned to service Chemical exposure from cleaning products Fire from dust accumulation
Clean area and sign off	Slips and trips Sharp offcuts Residual dust exposure Unauthorised equipment use Waste fire load

Need to add specific site requirements?

Use the BlueSafe Portal to tailor this SWMS with site-specific details, job steps, hazards, controls and responsibilities before work starts.

Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

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 provide and maintain safe plant, safe systems of work, information, training, instruction, supervision, consultation, risk management, electrical safety and PPE.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace, including control of combustible dust accumulation and maintenance of electrical equipment in hazardous areas where applicable.
Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace, including isolation, locking and danger-tagging principles.
Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
AS/NZS 4024 Safety of machinery series; AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment; AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites; 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; AS/NZS 2161.1 Occupational protective gloves. PPE is the lowest-order control and must be suitable, maintained and supported by instruction.

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

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