Name: Using a Roll Grooving Machine SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01M283J3S64C6H600PM4BZKVB5
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers the set-up, operation, inspection and pack-down of a roll grooving machine. It supports work planning and risk management for rotating parts, pipe movement, stored energy, sharp edges and handling hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the task, machine selection and work area
Position the machine, pipe supports and work area
Inspect the machine, rolls and guards
Isolate the machine before changing rolls
Measure and prepare pipe
Load and align pipe with the rolls
Set groove depth and machine controls
Groove the pipe
Inspect the finished groove
Clear jams and faults using isolation controls
Clean and maintain equipment
Pack down, secure pipe and sign off

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses using a roll grooving machine.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review task and work area	Incorrect machine selection Unauthorised access Poor lighting Slip and trip hazards Nearby work activities Manual-task exposure
Position machine and supports	Machine instability Crush from pipe movement Pipe roll-off Manual handling strain Trip hazards Electrical lead damage Vehicle interaction
Inspect machine and rolls	Entanglement in rotating parts Guard failure Unexpected start-up Roll failure Hydraulic fluid injection Electrical shock Flying fragments
Isolate for roll changes	Unexpected rotation Stored hydraulic energy Crush injury Electrical shock Incorrect roll installation Hand injuries
Measure and prepare pipe	Sharp pipe edges Cuts from burrs Manual handling strain Pipe roll-away Metal swarf Incorrect pipe length
Load and align pipe	Crush between pipe and rolls Pipe roll-off Struck by pipe end Awkward posture Entanglement Finger pinch points
Set groove depth and controls	Incorrect groove dimensions Roll overload Unexpected movement Pinch points Component failure Product rejection
Groove pipe	Entanglement with rotating pipe Crush at rolls Ejected pipe Flying swarf Noise exposure Unexpected machine movement Hydraulic failure Cuts from sharp edges
Inspect finished groove	Sharp groove edges Manual handling strain Incorrect groove profile Dropped pipe Coupling failure during later use Contact with rotating parts
Clear jams and faults	Unexpected start-up Stored energy release Crush injury Hydraulic injection Electrical shock Sharp swarf Unauthorised repair
Clean and maintain equipment	Contact with moving parts Sharp swarf Chemical exposure Slips from oil Electrical shock Hand injuries
Pack down and sign off	Manual handling strain Unsecured pipe Trip hazards Unauthorised machine use Damaged electrical equipment Environmental contamination

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.
Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (guidance only; confirm local approval status).
Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm local approval status). The Code identifies isolation, lock-out, tagging and attempted restart testing as key plant-isolation measures.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm local approval status).
AS 4024.1 series, Safety of machinery—General principles for design, risk assessment and risk reduction; machine guarding should be maintained and difficult to bypass.
AS/NZS 3760, In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
AS/NZS 3012, Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites, where temporary construction-site power is used.
AS/NZS 1337.1, Personal eye-protection; AS/NZS 1270, Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 2210.3, Occupational protective footwear; AS/NZS 2161 series, Occupational protective gloves. Technical standards provide guidance and do not, by themselves, guarantee compliance in every circumstance.

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

Using a Roll Grooving Machine SWMS

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