Manufacturing

Manufacturing SWMS Templates

Safe Work Method Statements are required for all high risk work in manufacturing facilities under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025. Confined space entry, chemical handling, lockout tagout, and hot work all require documented SWMS before work begins. All EHS Atlas templates include the incoming December 2026 workplace exposure limits for styrene, isocyanates, formaldehyde, wood dust, and manganese, along with Section 26A binding code of practice mapping effective 1 July 2026. Download, customise, and implement SWMS that satisfy regulator expectations across every Australian jurisdiction.

Lockout Tagout SWMS

Covers isolation and lockout of all energy sources during machine maintenance, cleaning, and changeover. Addresses electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, gravitational, and stored energy hazards.

Plant isolation and maintenance

Machine Guarding Inspection SWMS

Covers inspection, verification, and maintenance of machine guards, interlocks, and safety devices across all manufacturing plant. Addresses guard removal, interlock bypass, and compliance documentation.

Plant with entrapment risk

Chemical Handling SWMS

Covers receiving, storing, decanting, mixing, and disposing of hazardous chemicals in manufacturing. Addresses spill response, incompatible storage, and the incoming WEL changes for multiple substances.

Work with hazardous chemicals

Manual Handling (Manufacturing) SWMS

Covers lifting, carrying, pushing, and positioning of raw materials, components, and finished products in manufacturing environments. Addresses mechanical aids and task redesign.

Hazardous manual tasks

Forklift Operation (Manufacturing) SWMS

Covers forklift operation in manufacturing warehouses and production areas. Addresses pedestrian interaction, racking management, and load stability on factory floors.

Work involving powered mobile plant

Press Operation SWMS

Covers hydraulic press, mechanical press, and punch press operation. Addresses crush and amputation hazards at the point of operation, die safety blocks, and two-hand control systems.

Plant with entrapment risk

Lathe & CNC Operation SWMS

Covers manual lathe and CNC machine operation including turning, milling, and drilling. Addresses entanglement, swarf ejection, coolant mist exposure, and chuck key ejection hazards.

Plant with entrapment and projectile risk

Spray Painting (Manufacturing) SWMS

Covers spray application of paints, lacquers, and coatings in manufacturing. Addresses isocyanate exposure from two-pack systems, solvent vapour, fire risk, and booth ventilation requirements.

Work in or near a flammable atmosphere

Conveyor Operation SWMS

Covers belt conveyors, roller conveyors, and screw conveyors in manufacturing. Addresses nip point entrapment, emergency stop placement, guarding of in-running nip points, and cleaning procedures.

Plant with entrapment risk

Confined Space — Tank Entry SWMS

Covers entry into process tanks, mixing vessels, and storage containers in manufacturing. Addresses atmospheric hazards, chemical residues, rescue planning, and permit procedures per AS 2865.

Work in a confined space

Noise Management SWMS

Covers identification, assessment, and control of noise hazards in manufacturing environments. Addresses audiometric testing, hearing protection selection, noise-reduction engineering, and signage requirements.

Work in noise-hazardous areas

Dust Extraction Maintenance SWMS

Covers inspection, maintenance, and testing of dust extraction systems including filter replacement, duct cleaning, and performance verification. Addresses combustible dust risks in extraction systems.

Plant maintenance with dust explosion risk

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