Name: Shoe Repair Safety SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKX3PZV5570GN0NNHSV5F5
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers shoe repair tasks including preparation, cutting, sewing, finishing, cleaning and maintenance. It supports the identification and management of risks associated with tools, machinery, chemicals, dust, waste, manual handling and incident response.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Reviewing repair jobs and checking footwear before work
Preparing work areas and inspecting plant and tools
Storing, preparing and using adhesives and cleaners
Cutting and skiving repair materials
Operating sewing machinery
Using the Sutton Finisher for shoe finishing
Grinding and finishing components
Controlling dust, chemical waste and sharps
Managing manual handling and repetitive work
Clearing jams, maintaining equipment and signing off

Who is this for?

Suitable for workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out shoe repair activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review repair job	Unknown shoe contamination Sharps concealed in footwear Customer-borne biological contamination Incorrect repair method
Prepare work area	Slips and trips Poor workstation layout Unauthorised access Fire load accumulation
Inspect plant and tools	Unguarded moving parts Damaged abrasive wheel Electric shock Cuts from defective tools
Store chemicals safely	Flammable vapours Chemical splash Incompatible chemical storage Solvent ignition
Prepare adhesives and cleaners	Solvent vapour inhalation Chemical splash Dermatitis Flammable atmosphere
Cut and skive materials	Cuts from knives Puncture wounds Entanglement in skiver Flying material fragments
Operate sewing machine	Needle puncture Entanglement in drive belt Eye injury from broken needle Repetitive hand movements
Operate Sutton Finisher	Entanglement in rotating brushes Abrasion from sanding belts Ejected workpiece Dust inhalation Noise exposure Eye injury from debris
Grind and finish components	Abrasive wheel burst Flying particles Hot workpiece Dust and noise Entanglement
Control dust and waste	Airborne leather and rubber dust Combustible dust accumulation Chemical-soaked rags Sharps in waste
Manage manual handling	Awkward posture Repetitive movements Lifting strain Contact stress
Maintain and clear jams	Unexpected start-up Electric shock Contact with blades Stored energy
Respond to incidents	Chemical exposure Fire and smoke Electrical shock Laceration or eye injury
Clean down and sign off	Residual chemical exposure Slips and trips Unsecured plant Fire after closing

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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 risks of plant in the workplace.
Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks.
Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace.
Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work.
AS/NZS 4024.1 Safety of machinery series.
AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection.
AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors.
AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.
AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.
AS 1668.2 The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings—Mechanical ventilation in buildings.

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

Shoe Repair Safety SWMS

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