Conveyors (Roller) Safe Work Method Statement

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Conveyors (Roller) Safe Work Method Statement

Conveyors (Roller) 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 Conveyers (Rollers) 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 Conveyors (Roller) 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. Design and installation
  8. Roller drive systems
  9. Placement and access
  10. General precautions
  11. Maintenance and repair
  12. On completion

The Conveyors (Roller) Safe Work Method Statement Includes


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

Your Conveyors (Roller) 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.

Bluesafe Quick Tips:

  1. Do not wear loose clothing or items, and tie long hair up.
  2. Do not climb, step, sit or ride on the conveyor rollers- it is for operational purposes only.
  3. Do not remove guards or safety devices and don't try to remove stuck items or debris until the conveyor is halted and locked out.

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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 Conveyors (Roller) Safe Work Method Statement, the first step is to create the document as a 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 Conveyors (Roller) SWMS Template addresses any site specific risks.

The fastest and most cost effective solution would be to purchase a Bluesafe Conveyors (Roller) SWMS Template. However, if you decide to take the route of writing your own conveyors (roller) SWMS.

There are some fundamental requirements and information which you may want to consider adding to your Conveyors (Roller) SWMS such as: 

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

Note: The Conveyors (Roller) SWMS must be kept and be available for inspection at least until the conveyors (roller) work is completed. Where the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS is revised, all versions of the SWMS Template should be kept. If a notifiable incident occurs in relation to the Conveyors (Roller) Safe Work Method Statement, the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS must be kept for a minimum of two years from the date of the incident.

Your Conveyors (Roller) Safe Work Method Statement Template should list any high risk construction work, such as: 

  • Does the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS involve a risk of a person falling more than 2 meters?
  • Is the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS carried out on or near pressurised gas mains or piping?
  • Is the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS carried out on a telecommunication tower?
  • Is the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS carried out on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines?
  • Does the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS involve demolition of an element of a structure that is load-bearing?
  • Is the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS carried out on or near energised electrical installations or services?
  • Does the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS involve demolition of an element related to the physical integrity of a structure?
  • Is the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS carried out in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere?
  • Does the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS involve, or is likely to involve, disturbing asbestos?
  • Does the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS involve tilt-up or precast concrete?
  • Does the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS involve structural alteration or repair that requires temporary support to prevent collapse?
  • Is the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS carried out on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor?
  • Is the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS carried out in or near a confined space?
  • Is the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS carried out in an area of a workplace where there is any movement of powered mobile plant?
  • Is the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS carried out in/near a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5m or tunnel involving use of explosives?
  • Is the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS carried out in areas with artificial extremes of temperature?
  • Is the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS carried out in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning?
  • Does the conveyors (roller) work outlined in the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS involve diving work? 

Your Conveyors (Roller) Safe Work Method Statement should also identify any high-risk machinery or equipment in operation near the worksite, such as:

Your Conveyors (Roller) 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 Conveyors (Roller) SWMS must be reviewed continually to ensure it remains effective and relevant. The Conveyors (Roller) SWMS must be reviewed (and revised if necessary) if relevant control measures in relation to conveyors (roller) work are revised. The review process should be carried out in consultation with workers (including contractors and subcontractors) who maybe affected by the Conveyors (Roller) and their health and safety representatives who represented that work group at the workplace. 

When the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS has been revised, the person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure:  

  1. All persons involved in the conveyors (roller) work are advised that a revision has been made and how they can access the revised Conveyors (Roller) 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 Conveyors (Roller) SWMS; and,
  3. Workers that will be involved in the conveyors (roller) work are provided with the relevant information and instruction that will assist them to understand and implement the revised Conveyors (Roller) SWMS.

When preparing your Conveyors (Roller) 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 Conveyors (Roller). 

When writing your Conveyors (Roller) SWMS, establish any policies, procedures and systems for working with Conveyors (Roller)s in consultation with the Principal Contractor and workers while being sure to establish: 

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

Assessment of Site Conditions 

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

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

Conveyors (Roller) Training and Worker Qualifications

Ensure all workers have the appropriate licenses in conducting Conveyors (Roller) as well as any qualifications that may be required for various conveyors (roller) 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 Conveyors (Roller) SWMS including all safety and emergency procedures.
  2. Be qualified, knowledgeable and competent in Conveyors (Roller) operations and conveyors (roller) work as well as all delegated tasks/responsibilities
  3. Be fully aware and understand the scope of work in relation to the Conveyors (Roller) SWMS 

Below are some examples of some Control Measures to be implemented when creating your own Conveyors (Roller) Safe Work Method Statement Template: 

  • Roller conveyors must be designed to safely carry an article within the confines of the edge plates or bars make sure conveyor is wide enough for loads to be transported.
  • Conveyor speeds must not cause an item to become unstable and overturn  select speed to suit items carried.
  • Install conveyors such that they remain stable when in use fasten components securely.
  • Conveyors must not have uneven rollers that may cause an article on the conveyor to become unstable whilst being carried avoid bumps in conveyor, or sharp changes of direction.
  • Enclose motor systems in a way that prevents accidental contact with moving parts make sure that all moving parts are properly guarded.
  • Enclose chain drives fully within safety guards never wear loose clothing, etc.
  • Before carrying out any work on rollers or drive system, make sure that conveyor is switched off and locked out avoid touching roller drive belts.
  • Provide bridges over conveyor at frequent intervals to allow safe access do not allow standing on or walking on conveyors. Persons must cross on bridge or crossings only.
  • Make sure that bridges are securely fixed and fitted with top and mid rails.
  • Erect conveyors at safe height to allow forklifts to pass under provide suitable removable or lifting sections for access.
  • Provide controls at access points.
  • Place controls to enable clear view of conveyor when starting operator must be able to make sure that conveyor is safe to start.
  • Make sure that all controls are clearly marked with function, direction, etc.
  • Provide emergency stop buttons at operator positions or at suitable intervals, or emergency stop lanyard provided along length of conveyor check operation of emergency stops before starting work.
  • Connect machinery only to circuit protected by RCD or safety switch make sure of electrical safety.
  • Make sure that electrical conduits and wiring is positioned such that it will not be damaged by touching items carried or by forklifts, trolleys, etc. - never expose wiring to possible damage by contact.
  • Repair or replace unserviceable drive belts, spools and rollers, etc. - use only approved parts.
  • Inspect driven rollers and idlers for wear or damage never use conveyor if faulty.
  • Clean rollers and drive parts according to manufacturer’s instructions refer to maintenance instructions and schedule.
  • Lubricate rollers and idlers, etc. according to manufacturer’s manual.

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.