Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) Safe Work Method Statement

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Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) Safe Work Method Statement

Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

Whether you need to get on site to start work, looking to create a safe work environment or pitching for that next government tender -the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) Safe Work Method Statement is easy to customise, easy to use and easy to integrate into your current Safety Management System. If you don't have a Safety Management System, we need to talk, seriously, you don't need to be carrying that level of risk exposure in your business - we can help.

Look, we understand that business should be rewarding and not consumed by tedious red tape. The Safe Work Method Statement Template we create is in an easy to understand format, while at the same time being some of the highest quality documents in the industry. Our SWMS documents get you onsite, save you loads of time and are very user-friendly. This way, you can get on with doing what you do best.

The Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the following Job Steps, including potential hazards, control measures and risk ratings:

  1. Planning and preparation
  2. Training and capabilities
  3. Assess onsite conditions
  4. Set up work area
  5. Temporary Traffic Control (TMP)
  6. Delivery of materials and equipment
  7. General precautions
  8. Operation
  9. Cleaning and maintenance
  10. On completion

The Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) Safe Work Method Statement, includes;


Risk Assessment Matrix | Hierarchy of Controls | PPE | Emergency Response

Your Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) Safe Work Method Statement is ready to be used in three easy steps:

  1. Add your company logo and details to the SWMS Template.
  2. Identify site specific risks.
  3. Address any site specific risks and add them to your SWMS Template.

Your SWMS is now read to use, and may also be used as training materials for work related activities such as Workplace Inductions or WHS-OHS Toolbox Meeting Talks.

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View a Safe Work Method Statement Example

See an example of a Safe Work Method Statement Template below. All our SWMS Template documents are comprehensive in nature, easy to use, and are a huge time saver. Our Safe Work Method Statement Templates are quick and easy to customise to your specific business or operation and are perfectly suited for every day use, for larger contracts and tenders right through to qualifying for contractor management platforms such as CM3.

What is a Safe Work Method Statement?

A SWMS is a document that outlines the high-risk construction work activities that will be performed at a workplace, the hazards that will be present as a result of these activities, and the controls that will be implemented to mitigate the risks.

A single SWMS can be utilised for numerous high-risk construction work activities, such as employing powered mobile plant, working at heights of more than 2 metres, and working near to a road that is used by traffic other than pedestrians.

A SWMS is an administrative control that is used to support higher-order controls, such as engineering controls, that are designed to remove or reduce hazards to health and safety.

A SWMS differs from other documentation such as a Job Safety Analysis or a Safe Operating Procedure in that it focuses on specific jobs or processes. A SWMS isn't meant to be a procedure; rather, it's a tool for supervisors and workers to check and monitor the workplace control measures. For high-risk work activities, a PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking)  must prepare a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) or check that one has been prepared before starting work. It is important to note that before any work process has started, a SWMS must be prepared.

A PCBU, on the other hand, also must manage health and safety hazards by eliminating or reducing them as much as possible. Before beginning any work on a project, the principal contractor must also obtain a copy of the SWMS.

What information does a Safe Work Method Statement need to contain?

A Safe Work Method Statement should identify high-risk work and any specify hazards related to high-risk construction work as well as any health and safety risks. The SWMS should describe the risk-control measures to be implemented, monitored, and reviewed and also should describe how the risk-control measures will be effective at reducing or eliminating the risk, and how they will be implemented, monitored, and reviewed.

A Safe Work Method Statement should be concise and focus on outlining the specific risks identified for the high-risk work to be performed, as well as the control measures to be implemented to ensure that the work is completed safely.

A long and overly complex Safe Work Method Statement which could be difficult to comprehend, implement and monitor or review may be confusing for workers to mentally digest and therefore is not ideal in helping to reduce or eliminate risks in the workplace. It is imperative that workers, and especially those who do not speak English, are able to understand the Safe Work Method Statement. Consider having pictures or diagrams added to the SWMS as a more effective way of presenting information contained within the SWMS.

The SWMS should also contain other regulatory requirements to protect health and safety of all personnel, such as controlling noise exposure and manual job risks. Also, keep in mind that evidence of a completed risk assessment may be required by the regulator or for auditing reasons if the Safe Work Method Statement is based on a workplace-specific risk assessment.

Who's Responsible for creating the Safe Work Method Statement?

In collaboration with workers who will be directly engaged in the activity, the person responsible for carrying out the work is usually best equipped to prepare the SWMS document. In most cases, this means that a Safe Work Method Statement is created by the builder for his or her employees, or by the subcontractor for their employees.

To establish who is in the best position to prepare the Safe Work Method Statement, the principle contractor, builder, and/or subcontractors should decide who will take responsibility for the SWMS.

It's also a requirement that all managers, contractors, supervisors, and workers be involved in the creation of a Safe Work Method Statement. Workers must be consulted so that they understand the SWMS in depth and what they must do to establish and maintain risks and implement control measures to manage the risk. Sharing information and utilising workers' knowledge and experience may also aid in ensuring that the task is completed in accordance with the SWMS.

If your workplace has a Health and Safety Representative, they should also be contacted while creating a Safe Work Method Statement.

What does the principal contractor's responsibility entail?

Before beginning work, a principal contractor must take all reasonable steps to obtain a SWMS from any contractor performing high-risk work. If no SWMS exists, the principal contractor must arrange for one to be created, for example by the contractor or subcontractor.

A general contractor should establish plans to ensure that high-risk work is carried out safely and in compliance with the Safe Work Method Statement. This can be done by keeping an eye on how the SWMS is being implemented on the ground.

The principal contractors' WHS management plan must also include detailed arrangements for collecting, assessing, monitoring, and reviewing the SWMS, according to the WHS Regulations.

How to Write a Safe Work Method Statement 

If you're looking to write your own Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) Safe Work Method Statement, the first step is to create the document asa Safe Work Method Statement Template. This way, you can use the same SWMS Template and then adjust the document for each different glazing project as needed, making sure that your Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS Template addresses any site specific risks.

The fastest and most cost effective solution would be to purchase a Bluesafe Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS Template. However, if you decide to take the route of writing your own conveyor oven (overhead chain)SWMS.

There are some fundamental requirements and information which you may want to consider adding to your Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS such as: 

  • Details of the person(s) responsible for making sure implementation, monitoring and compliance of the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain)SWMS as well as any reviews and modifications. 
  • Any information detailing safety meetings or toolbox talks in relation to conveyor oven (overhead chain) work, scheduled in accordance with legislative requirements to first identify any site hazards where the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work is being conducted, secondly, communicate the risks and hazards and then take steps to eliminate or control each hazard in relation to the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work being done.
  • Any changes added to the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS after an incident or a near miss. 

Note: The Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS must be kept and be available for inspection at least until the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work is completed. Where the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS is revised, all versions of the SWMS Template should be kept. If a notifiable incident occurs in relation to the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) Safe Work Method Statement, the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS must be kept for a minimum of two years from the date of the incident. 

Your Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) Safe Work Method Statement Template should list any high risk construction work, such as: 

  • Does the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS involve a risk of a person falling more than 2 meters?
  • Is the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS carried out on or near pressurised gas mains or piping?
  • Is the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS carried out on a telecommunication tower?
  • Is the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS carried out on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines?
  • Does the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS involve demolition of an element of a structure that is load-bearing?
  • Is the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS carried out on or near energised electrical installations or services?
  • Does the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS involve demolition of an element related to the physical integrity of a structure?
  • Is the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS carried out in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere?
  • Does the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS involve, or is likely to involve, disturbing asbestos?
  • Does the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS involve tilt-up or precast concrete?
  • Does the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS involve structural alteration or repair that requires temporary support to prevent collapse?
  • Is the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS carried out on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor?
  • Is the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS carried out in or near a confined space?
  • Is the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS carried out in an area of a workplace where there is any movement of powered mobile plant?
  • Is the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS carried out in/near a shaft or trench deeper than1.5 m or tunnel involving use of explosives?
  • Is the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS carried out in areas with artificial extremes of temperature?
  • Is the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS carried out in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning?
  • Does the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work outlined in the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS involve diving work? 

Your Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) Safe Work Method Statement should also identify any high-risk machinery or equipment in operation near the work site, such as: 

Your Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS should also list any Personal Protective Equipment such as: 

  • Foot Protection - Boots or closed in shoes
  • Hand Protection - Gloves
  • Head Protection - Hard hat or helmet
  • Hearing Protection - Ear plugs or ear muffs
  • Eye Protection - Safety glasses, goggles or face shields
  • Respiratory Protection - Face masks etc
  • Face Protection - Face shield, welding mask etc
  • High Visual Clothing
  • Protective Clothing - Overalls etc
  • Fall Protection - Safety harness, edge protection etc
  • Sun Protection - Sunscreen, hat etc
  • Hair and Jewellery Secured - Hair Net, etc 

The Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS must be reviewed continually to ensure it remains effective and relevant. The Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS must be reviewed (and revised if necessary) if relevant control measures in relation to conveyor oven (overhead chain) work are revised. The review process should be carried out in consultation with workers (including contractors and subcontractors) who may be affected by the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) and their health and safety representatives who represented that work group at the workplace. 

When the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS has been revised, the person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure:  

  1. All persons involved in the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work are advised that a revision has been made and how they can access the revised Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS;
  2. Persons who will need to change a work procedure or system as a result of the review are advised of the changes in a way that will enable them to implement their duties consistently with the revised Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS; and,
  3. Workers that will be involved in the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work are provided with the relevant information and instruction that will assist them to understand and implement the revised Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS. 

When preparing your Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS, here are some topics you might want to also include to ensure you have covered as many risks and hazards as possible.  

Planning and Preparation When Working With and Around Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain). 

When writing your Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS, establish any policies, procedures and systems for working with Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) in consultation with the Principal Contractor and workers while being sure to establish: 

  • Health and Safety guidelines for conveyor oven (overhead chain) work
  • Emergency plans and evacuation procedures for the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS
  • Worker inductions for Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain)
  • Toolbox talks (safety meetings) added to the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS
  • Outline details of supervision of the site and workers on the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS
  • Check all workers qualifications, permits and competencies for Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) operations
  • Ensure the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) and any related equipment is functioning correctly
  • Hazard reporting procedures in place and added to the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS
  • Incident reporting procedures in place and added to the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS
  • Exclusion zones when conducting conveyor oven (overhead chain) work
  • Risk Assessment for TASK completed and noted on the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS
  • Electrical NO GO ZONES identified, discussed and documented. 

Assessment of Site Conditions 

Thoroughly assess the work site/area conditions when working with conveyor oven and ensure that:

  1. A risk assessment of the conveyor oven (overhead chain) work is conducted
  2. Suitable access and adequate space to conduct conveyor oven (overhead chain) work safely
  3. Consult with all stakeholders on potential hazards and risks when conducting conveyor oven (overhead chain) work
  4. Consultation with all relevant workers and personnel for Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS details
  5. If conducting Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) at night, ensure there is adequate lighting
  6. Check that the work environment is suitable for conveyor oven (overhead chain) work 

Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) Training and Worker Qualifications

Ensure all workers have the appropriate licenses in conducting Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) as well as any qualifications that may be required for various conveyor oven (overhead chain) projects before starting work. If White Cards are required, retain copies of all cards, licenses and qualifications of personnel.

All personnel must:

  1. Be trained and/or have received instructions on the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS including all safety and emergency procedures.
  2. Be qualified, knowledgeable and competent in Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) operations and conveyor oven (overhead chain) work as well as all delegated tasks/responsibilities
  3. Be fully aware and understand the scope of work in relation to the Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) SWMS

Below are some examples of some Control Measures to be implemented when creating your own Conveyor Oven (Overhead Chain) Safe Work Method Statement Template: 

  • Identify zones of outer shell that will become hot during operation due to exposure to hot air or at joints where insulation is not continuous - fix hazard markers and warning signs where hot surfaces are present.
  • Provide heat resistant or heat-insulated electrical wiring and conduits where they will touch hot surfaces - inspect wiring and components for heat damage.
  • Connect all electrical installations to protected circuits.
  • Areas where powder is applied should be non-slip or provided with gratings - clean up spilt powder and residue.
  • Provide adequate personnel access by means of access doors that can be opened from the inside by pushing or by a simple panic latch check operation of doors before entering oven.
  • Fit oven doors with windows to assist in locating them.
  • Fit fuel shut-off cocks at burners to allow emergency shut-off identify fuel shut-offs clearly.
  • Make sure that air supply fans are switched on before opening gas cocks always follow light-up procedures in operator's manuals.
  • Always follow manufacturer’s recommended procedures for lighting up to avoid risk of gas build up in oven and potential explosion risk.
  • Make sure that oven is fully purged to remove gas before relighting burners allow only authorised persons to operate burner controls.
  • Identify no-go zone at entry point to oven where persons could be struck by or come into touching articles entering oven keep away form moving parts and post suitable warning signs.
  • Refer to manufacturer’s manual for maintenance schedules follow recommendations in manual.
  • Wear heat-resistant gloves or gauntlets when working on or at locations where hot surfaces or components may be contacted or must be handled.
  • When working on electrical components and installations, isolate, lock out and tag out switches, etc. - allow only authorised persons to work on electrical components.
  • Suitable eye and respiratory protection should be worn by persons removing dust or cleaning interior of oven and components wear dust-proof safety goggles and P1 particulate dust mask.
  • Use only industrial vacuum cleaner to clean powder coating booths - never use compressed air or cleaning products containing solvents.
  • Use ear muffs or plugs if using rattle guns or grinders to remove built up contaminant from interior surfaces and components wear hearing protection.

National: View the Model Codes of Practice for Excavation Work on Safe Work Australia's website here.
Victoria: Victoria's Code of Practice for Excavation Work may be viewed on Work Safe Victoria's website here.