Workshop Safety SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers entry, preparation, equipment use, maintenance and close-out activities in a workshop. It supports risk management by addressing plant, tools, materials, cutting, welding, chemicals, noise, airborne contaminants, energy and housekeeping hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Complete workshop entry, induction and work-area preparation
• Inspect plant, tools, guards and electrical leads
• Move materials and stock while managing loads, sharp edges and plant interaction
• Set up and operate fixed machinery
• Use portable power tools
• Conduct grinding and cutting work
• Weld and thermal cut while managing fume, radiation, fire and gas hazards
• Handle chemicals and fuels and manage spills
• Perform maintenance and clearing while managing stored energy
• Manage noise and airborne contaminants
• Clean, store equipment and complete sign-off

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out workshop 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, including duties to provide and maintain a safe workplace, manage risks, consult workers, provide information, training, instruction and supervision, and manage plant, hazardous chemicals, electricity, noise, manual tasks and emergency arrangements.
• Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks.
• Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace.
• Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace.
• Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace.
• Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks.
• Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.
• Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace.
• Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Welding Processes.
• AS 4024.1201 Safety of machinery — General principles for design — Risk assessment and risk reduction.
• AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
• AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (Wiring Rules).
• AS 1674.1 Safety in welding and allied processes — Fire precautions.
• AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
• AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
• AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics — Hearing protectors.
• AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection for occupational applications.
• AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets.
• AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment — Safety footwear.
• AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.
• AS/NZS 3833 The storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods in packages and intermediate bulk containers.
• AS 3745 Planning for emergencies in facilities.

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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