Screening Plant Operation SWMS
This SWMS covers the setup, operation, cleaning and demobilisation of a screening plant.
Activities covered include
- Review the work area and access arrangements
- Feed material into the screening plant
- Shut down, clean and demobilise the plant
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers the setup, operation, cleaning and demobilisation of a screening plant. It supports planning and management of plant movement, conveyors, material handling, dust, noise, fuel and stored-energy risks.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Review the work area and access arrangements
- Confirm operator competency and task communication
- Complete plant pre-start inspections
- Position and stabilise the screening plant
- Deploy conveyors and guards
- Start the plant and complete operational tests
- Feed material into the screening plant
- Control dust and noise in the operating area
- Manage the operating area, stockpiles and spillage
- Clear blockages using the planned method
- Refuel and service the plant
- Shut down, clean and demobilise the plant
Who is this for?
Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses operating or working around screening plant activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Review work area |
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| Confirm operator competency |
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| Complete plant pre-start |
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| Position and stabilise plant |
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| Deploy conveyors and guards |
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| Start plant and test |
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| Feed screening plant |
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| Control dust and noise |
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| Manage operating area |
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| Clear blockages safely |
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| Refuel and service plant |
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| Shut down and clean |
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| Demobilise and sign off |
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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: How to manage work health and safety risks.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace, where fuels, oils and cleaning chemicals are used.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace, where silica-containing material is screened.
- AS 4024.1 Safety of machinery series; AS/NZS 4024.3611 Safety of machinery—Belt conveyors for bulk materials handling.
- AS/NZS 1715 Respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protectors; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear; AS/NZS 4602.1 High-visibility safety garments.
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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