Safe Work Method Statements are required for high-risk work activities in the timber industry under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025. Timber operations involve machinery that causes more amputations than any other plant category in Australian manufacturing, wood dust classified as a Group 1 carcinogen for hardwood species, and formaldehyde exposure from engineered timber products. All EHS Atlas templates include psychosocial hazard controls mandated from 1 April 2023 and Section 26A binding code of practice mapping effective 1 July 2026. Each template is built around the incoming WEL values taking effect 1 December 2026.
Covers rip sawing, cross-cutting, and panel sizing operations on table saws. Addresses kickback, blade contact, and dust generation with guarding, push stick, and LEV controls.
Work involving powered plantAddresses entanglement, kickback, and noise hazards during timber dimensioning operations. Covers feed roller guarding, cutter block shielding, and emergency stop requirements.
Work involving powered plantControls cutter ejection, kickback, and high-speed rotating tool hazards. Covers false fence setup, hold-down devices, and minimum cutter block enclosure requirements.
Work involving powered plantManages blade break, kickback, and pinch point hazards during resawing and curve cutting. Covers blade tension verification, guide adjustment, and guard positioning.
Work involving powered plantCovers operation, maintenance, and filter cleaning of LEV systems capturing wood dust at source. Addresses dust explosion risk, baghouse entry, and ducting inspection.
Work in a confined space (baghouse/silo entry)Addresses CNC router, beam saw, and automated machining centre hazards. Covers light curtain verification, tool change procedures, and emergency stop testing.
Work involving powered plantControls musculoskeletal injury risks from lifting, carrying, and stacking timber products. Covers mechanical aids, team lifts, and load limit controls for sheet materials.
Hazardous manual tasksManages isocyanate, solvent, and nitrocellulose lacquer exposure during timber finishing. Covers spray booth requirements, RPE selection, and fire prevention.
Work in a contaminated or flammable atmosphereAddresses kickback, cut injuries, and vibration hazards during chainsaw operations in timber yards and log processing. Covers operator competency, PPE, and drop zone management.
Work involving powered plantControls heat stress, confined space, and fire hazards during timber drying kiln loading, operation, and maintenance. Covers temperature monitoring, entry procedures, and fire suppression.
Work in a confined spaceOur WHS consultants can review your existing SWMS, identify gaps against the WHS Regulation 2025, and build compliant templates tailored to your timber operations.
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