Contractor: Reynolds Engineering Australia
Project: ALL SA SITES
Project Address: ALL SA SITES
SMWS No: 04
Use of Power Tools
Revision: 03
Plant Needed for this Activity:
☒ Not classified as High Risk Construction Work, as per W.H.S. Regulation 2011 [s291].
☐ Involves a risk of a person falling more than 2m, as per W.H.S. Reg 2011 [s291a].
☐ Is carried out in an area at a workplace in which there is any movement of powered mobile plant as per W.H.S. Reg 2011 [s291(o)]
☒Platform Ladder ☒ EWP ☒ Duct Lifter ☐ High Pressure Water Pump or Air Compressor ☐ Oxy & Acetylene Bottles & Equipment
Equipment Needed for this Activity:
☒ Hi-Viz L/S Shirt ☒Steel Capped Boots ☒ Hard Hat ☒ Safety Glasses ☐Gloves ☐ Hearing protection ☐ Dust Mask
High Risk Construction Work:
Select PPE appropriate for Power Tool
Persons Responsible for Compliance of SMWS:
☐ Acetylene
☐ R410a
☐ Duct Sealer
☐ Armaflex
☐ Flux Paste
☐ Silver Solder
☐ PVC Cement
☐ Oxygen
☐ Nitrogen
☐ Priming Fluid
☐ High Pressure Water Pump or Air Compressor – Current Test & Tag, Visual inspection, Plant & Equipment Register
☐Oxy & Acetylene Bottles & Equipment – Current Test & Tag, Visual Inspection, Plant & Equipment Register
☐ Extension Lead / Power Tools – Current Test & Tag, Visual Inspection, Plant & Equipment Register
☐ EWP – Daily Log Book and maintenance instructions – Haulotte, Plant & Equipment Register
☐ Duct Lifter - Visual inspection before each use, Plant & Equipment Register
☐ Platform Ladder – Visual inspection before each use, Plant & Equipment Register
☐ Construction Induction
☒ Site Specific Induction
☒ EWP Ticket
☐ HRW Licence
☐ Hot Works
☐ Working & Heights
☐ Confined Space
Name: Mark Reynolds
Position: Site Supervisor
Signature:
Persons Responsible for Reviewing SMWS:
Name: Mark Reynolds
S.D.S. Sheets Required:
Plant and Equipment Inspections Required:
Training or Licensing Required for this Activity:
Permits Required:
Position: Site Supervisor
Document ID:
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Document Title:
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Document owner:
SWMS 04 – Use of Power Tools
Don D’Angelo
Reynolds Engineering
Date of last update:
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Signature:
Reynolds Engineering
ABN : 35 678 900 711
12 Kindale Court
Pooraka SA 5095
W.H.S. Act & W.H.S. Regulations 2011, Hazardous Material Tasks Code of Practice 2011: Managing Risks of Falls 2011, Managing
Legislation, Aust. Standards or
Codes of Practice Consulted:
Risks of Plant in Workplace 2013, Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at work code of Practice 2011, Falling Objects code of
Practice 2011, P.P.E in Building Industry 2010 Codes of Practice.
HIERARCHY OF CONTROL
C = Consequence
L = Likelihood
Hierarchy of Control
5 = Catastrophic
Death, disablement, significant incident, unacceptable risk,
significant financial cost.
5 = Almost Certain
Could occur in most circumstances
4 = Major
Extensive injuries leading to lost time, major risk-damage to
plant and equipment, major financial cost for
repairs/reinstatement.
3 = Moderate
Medical treatment, medium risk-damage to plant and
equipment, medium financial cost for repairs/reinstatement.
2 = Minor
First Aid treatment, minor risk-damage to plant and
equipment, minor financial cost for repairs/reinstatement.
1 = Insignificant:
No injuries, slight damage, low financial cost for
repairs/reinstatement.
4 = Likely
May probably occur in most circumstances
1 = Elimination
Modify the process method or material to eliminate the hazard completely
2 = Substitution
Replace the material, substance or process with a less hazardous one
3 = Separate
Isolate the hazard from the person by safeguarding or by space or time.
3 = Possible
May occur at some time
4 = Redesign/Engineering Controls
Redesign or modify the plant or process to reduce or eliminate the risk
2 = Unlikely
Could occur at some time
5 = Administration
Adjust the exposure time or conditions or process by training, procedure,
signs etc
1 = Rare
May occur only in exceptional circumstances
6 = PPE
Use appropriately designed and properly fitted equipment where other
controls are not practicable or are accepted
SAFETY REFERENCE MATRIX
*The following qualitative risk analysis matrix has been taken from AS/NZS 4360:1999 Risk Management Standard. This matrix is used to arrive at the “Level of Risk” score throughout the risk
analysis and is presented here for reference.
Consequences
Likelihood
5
4
3
2
1
Catastrophic
Major
Moderate
Minor
Insignificant
5 - Almost Certain
25
20
15
10
5
4 – Likely
20
16
12
9
4
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3 - Possible
15
12
9
6
3
2 - Unlikely
10
8
6
4
2
4
3
2
1
Task Rating
Step 2
Check All Electrical Equipment
Consequences
Step 1
Clear Work Area of Debris.
Likelihood
Potential Hazards
Before
Control
Measures
Untidy Work Area
 Slips, Trips and Falls
3
3
9
Faulty Equipment
 Electrocution
3
5
15
Control Measures
After
Control
Measures
All Personnel to ensure that work areas are clear of
Debris, maintaining good housekeeping practices
eg. Clean as you go. Wear gloves
- Sufficient lighting
- Sufficient room so operator will not be
knocked or need to over-reach
- Area clear of debris, cut-offs etc
- Ground / floor even, stable clear of trip
hazards
- Work pieces are able to be secured and
stable
All Electrical Equipment to be Inspected for current
test and tag (3 monthly) and for visible damage.
Ensure electrical equipment is plugged into ELCB
or portable RCD with current test tag
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Supervisor,
Worker
10
Supervisor,
Worker
2
2
Responsibility
Task Rating
Sequence
of job steps
Consequences
5
Likelihood
1 – Rare
5
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Step 3
Electrical leads to be elevated from trafficable
and wet areas.
Incorrect Use of Leads
 Electrocution
3
5
15
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Extension leads should only be regarded
as a temporary arrangement for power
distribution.
Run extension cords and power leads
around the walls and around the backs of
desks.
Do not run cords across walk or trafficable
areas, under chairs or furniture, under
carpets or between rooms.
Use heavy-duty extension cords outdoors
and use a residual current device (RCD)
for personal protection.
Do not squash extension cords between
furniture, walls, and windows.
Keep cords away from hot or wet
surfaces.
Inspect cords to check that they are in
good condition. Discolouration can
indicate overheating due to overloading;
this needs to be reported and checked to
see if it is still safe to use.
Extension leads and power cords are
separate electrical items and need to be
inspected separately.
Even leads with moulded plugs and
sockets may have manufacturing defects
and should be checked for correct wiring.
To help reduce subsequent testing costs,
tested leads can be attached to a portable
electrical appliance and tested as an
integral part of the item, providing a visual
inspection of the lead is still done.
If a lead is cut or damaged it must be
replaced unless it can be repaired by a
suitably licensed person
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Access by Unauthorised User
Step 4
Operation


Injury to Untrained
Operator
3
4
12
Approve Operator
Power Tools should not be used unless the
operator is trained in the tool’s safe use. Do not
permit anyone to operate, or have access to a
power tool without Supervisor Authorisation.
2
2
4
Supervisor,
Worker
10
Supervisor,
Worker
The manufacturers specifications and operating
instructions for the model of tool should be read,
understood and complied with at all times
Ensure correct tool has been selected for the task
Use caution when providing power to equipment.
Example:
- Do turn depress trigger when turning
power on
- Do not carry tool with trigger depressed.
- Only operate when at work station
- Do not leave unattended when plugged
into power.
- Unplug and store tool when not in use.
Ensure Safety Guards and Handles are in place.
Step 4
Operation
 Safe Use of Power Tool
Sparking
3
Personal Injury
 Fire/Explosion/Burns
5
15
Ensure warning signs displayed are clearly
visible to all workers and members of public.
Barricade if necessary. If working aboveground,
place barricade around area below hot work
Sweep floor clean, wet down any combustible
floors or cover them with sheet metal or similar.
Move combustible material at least 10m away.
Cover what cannot be moved with a fire proof
blanket or metal guard.
Remove any debris from immediate area, to
avoid trip hazards.
Ensure proper ventilation is available within the
hot work area.
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Ensure any flammable liquids, vapors, gases or
dust are prevented from escaping from a
hazardous area to a hot work location.
Fire extinguisher to be within
easy reach of work area, for any stray sparks.
Make sure any firefighting equipment (Sprinkler
system, hoses, extinguishers are in service and
suitably located. Make sure you know how to use
the equipment and what the fire emergency
procedure is.
.
When using power tool or working overhead
safety glasses should be worn at all times.
Step 4 Continued
Operation
 Safe Use of Power Tool
Foreign Object in Eye
3
4
12
Personal Injury
 Eye Injury
Safety Glasses should be certified to AS/NZS
1337.1:2010 Standards and must provide a
minimum of Low Impact Protection.
2
2
4
Supervisor,
Worker
2
2
4
Supervisor,
Worker
High impact face shield must be used if site
requirements deem. Face Shields should be
certified to AS/NZS 1337.1:2010 Standards and
must provide a minimum of Medium Impact
Protection.
Excessive Noise
3
Personal Injury
 Hearing Loss
4
12
When working on a site where Noise level
exceeds Safe Noise Threshold of 90dB(A) hearing
protection must be a minimum of Class 3.
When using Power Tool Uncorded Earplugs with
a minimum of Class 5 Hearing Protection should
be worn
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Step 4 Continued
Operation
 Safe Use of Power Tool
Projectiles/Sharp Implements
3
4
12
Personal Injury
 Lacerations
Gloves should be worn if appropriate to the task.
2
2
4
Supervisor,
Worker
Gloves should be tight and form-fitting, and of a
variety specifically chosen to reduce the risks of
entanglement.
Gloves should be certified to Australian Standards
AS/NZS 2161:2005.
Gloves applicable to the Category EN388 –
Mechanical Risks should be worn when operating
Hammer Drill.
Inhalation of fumes and dust
particles
If using Power Tool that creates dust or fumes,
ensure P2 Respirator is worn at all times
Personal Injury
 Respiratory Infection and
/or Toxification
Step 5
Completion of Works
 Storage of Power Tool
Access by Unauthorised User

3
Injury to Untrained
Operator
4
12
Ensure Power Tool is placed in lockable tool box .
Disconnect from source and place in appropriate
storage container provided by manufacturer
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ENVIRONMENTAL REFERENCE MATRIX
Consequences
Likelihood
5
4
3
2
1
Disaster
Environmental Harm
Environmental Nuisance
Insignificant Effect
Day to day issue
5 - Almost Certain
25
20
15
10
5
4 - Likely
20
16
12
9
4
3 - Moderate
15
12
9
6
3
2 - Unlikely
10
8
6
4
2
1 - Rare
5
4
3
2
1
1. Elimination
2. Substitution
3. Separate
4. Engineering. Design / Redesign
5. Administration. Training
6. PPE. Environmental Controls
Environmental
Control Measures
After
Control
Measures
Responsibility
Task
Rating
Before
Control
Measures
Environmental Hierarchy of Control
Conseque
nces
Potential Hazards
Disaster
Environmental Harm
Environmental Nuisance
Insignificant Effect
Day to day issue
Likelihood
Activity that could harm the
Environment & create an
environmental hazard
5
4
3
2
1
Task
Rating
Almost certain
Likely
Moderate
Unlikely
Rare
Conseque
nces
5
4
3
2
1
Environmental Consequence of Risk:
Likelihood
Environmental Likelihood of Risk:
N/A
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Monitoring Periods Table
Risk Rating
16-20
Extreme

Monitor Works
Work not to commence, review control measures immediately
Record
NA work does not progress
NA
10-15
5-9
1-4
High

Senior supervisory management to ensure all controls are in place
before work commences.

Strict monitoring of control measures.

Work shall be conducted with Supervision and / or co-worker i.e. person
involved with activity must not work alone.

Responsibilities must be defined and understood by those involved
before commencing work.

Minimal Supervision required.

Control by routine procedures
Medium
Low
Daily
ESWMS
Inspection Sheet
Weekly
ESWMS
Inspection Sheet
Monthly
ESWMS
Inspection Sheet
MONITORING
This SWMS will be monitored using the inspection sheet to the periods in the table above, a copy will be forwarded to the principal
Contractor
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Personnel Consulted during Review Process of SWMS:
Insert Name & Initial
Workers to
be consulted
No Change
Minor
Change
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Date of review
Review Number
Mark Reynolds
09/04/19
Mark Reynolds
Mark Reynolds
Major
Change
Reviews of the SWMS against the following criteria as a minimum to ensure:
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Safe and practicable engineering aspects of the work activity and
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Safe and appropriate work methodologies to complete the works.
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Safe work practices and appropriate legislation
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I have had an opportunity to contribute to and have read and understood the content of this Safe Work Method Statement:
Name
Company
Signature
Date
Mark Reynolds
Reynolds Engineering Australia
13/09/21
Peter Rowland
Reynolds Engineering Australia
13/09/21
Tony O’Dea
Reynolds Engineering Australia
13/09/21
Jordan Reynolds
Reynolds Engineering Australia
In signing this declaration I am acknowledging that I have read and understand the contents of this Safe Work Method Statement and
accompanying Site Safety Plan and I agree to implement and follow the guidelines identified in the above mentioned control
measures.
Additions that the workforce added to make this a workable and safe operation.
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ADDITIONAL ACTIONS REQUIRED
The persons listed above have signed attended to a toolbox talk on the risk assessment and have had input and made adjustments if it was necessary to the work procedure,
understand the requirements to carry out the task in a safe and expeditious manner.
The persons listed above have signed attended to a toolbox talk on the risk assessment and have had input and made adjustments if it was necessary to the work procedure,
understand the requirements to carry out the task in a safe and expeditious manner.
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Project Contact List
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 000
If Not Life Threatening Call Nearest Medical Centre
Insert Nearest Medical Centre Here
Reynolds Engineering Australia
Site Supervisor – Mark Reynolds - 0409 670 361
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