Injection Moulder Safe Work Method Statement

Injection Moulder Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS Template) delivered in Microsoft Word format for easy editing.

Injection Moulder Safe Work Method Statement

Injection Moulder 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 big contract or government tender - the Injection Moulder Safe Work Method Statement is easy to customise, easy to use and 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 Injection Moulder 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 on site conditions
  4. Set up work area
  5. Temporary Traffic Control (TMP)
  6. Delivery of materials and equipment
  7. General precautions
  8. Setting up
  9. Pre-start checks
  10. Operation
  11. Cleaning and maintenance
  12. On completion

The Injection Moulder Safe Work Method Statement, includes;


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

Your Injection Moulder 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.

Now that your Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is ready for use, you can also make the SWMS document available as a training resource for activities such as WHS-OHS Toolbox Meeting Talks or Workplace Inductions.

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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 Injection Moulder 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 injection moulder project as needed, making sure that your Injection Moulder SWMS Template addresses any site specific risks.

The fastest and most cost effective solution would be to purchase a Bluesafe Injection Moulder SWMS Template. However, if you decide to take the route of writing your own injection moulder SWMS.

There are some fundamental requirements and information which you may want to consider adding to your Injection Moulder SWMS such as:

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

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

Your Injection Moulder Safe Work Method Statement Template should list any high risk construction work, such as: 

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

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

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

When the Injection Moulder SWMS has been revised, the person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure:  

  1. All persons involved in the injection moulder work are advised that a revision has been made and how they can access the revised Injection Moulder 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 Injection Moulder SWMS; and,
  3. Workers that will be involved in the injection moulder work are provided with the relevant information and instruction that will assist them to understand and implement the revised Injection Moulder SWMS. 

When preparing your Injection Moulder 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 Injection Moulder.

When writing your Injection Moulder SWMS, establish any policies, procedures and systems for working with Injection Moulder in consultation with the Principal Contractor and workers while being sure to establish: 

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

Assessment of Site Conditions

Thoroughly assess the work site/area conditions when using injection moulder and ensure that:

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

Injection Moulder Training and Worker Qualifications

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

Below are some examples of some Control Measures to be implemented when creating your own Injection Moulder Safe Work Method Statement Template:

  • Allow only authorised persons to remove covers from electrical components.
  • Make sure that machine is connected to a circuit protected by fixed RCD.
  • Before using machine, check condition of leads, controls and covers.
  • Never use machine if electrical system is damaged or faulty, or if machine is out of test.
  • Keep floor area around machine clear from powder, granules, or waste.
  • Make sure that receptacle to collect finished parts does not allow spillage.
  • Make sure that moving parts are switched and locked out to prevent movement de-energise and lock out prior to working on moving parts.
  • Make sure that all components are fitted correctly and secured before use.
  • Use bolts only of the proper size and length for securing mould and tighten the bolts evenly to the recommended torque check bolts periodically and re-tighten.
  • Obtain assistance and use mechanical aids when handling heavy or awkward parts or when working in restricted spaces use hoist to handle heavy moulds and wear foot protection.
  • Provide safe access to feed hopper to maintain or for filling never over-reach when filling.
  • Make sure that all guards are correctly fitted before returning unit to service never use without guards.
  • Inspect hydraulic hoses and components for damage or leaks.
  • Never use if faulty have leaking hoses repaired or replaced.
  • Make sure that machine has adequate supply of the proper type of hydraulic fluid.
  • Check that cooling water supply is turned on and the flow is adequate.
  • Check that all guards are correctly fitted and secured, and doors closed check all covers for any loose screws or damage.
  • Check that adequate supply of granules and/or powder is present in feed hopper.
  • Make sure that the collection bin is placed under delivery chute.
  • Carry out the following checks on safety doors.
  • Check handle for play and proper latching.
  • Inspect condition of inspection door and rail.
  • Make sure that hydraulic safety valve operates when door is opened.
  • Make sure that electric safety switch operates when door is opened.
  • Make sure that mechanical stop plate operates when door is opened.
  • Never use if safety functions are not operating correctly.
  • Check operation of all controls and emergency STOP buttons machine should stop if doors are opened.
  • Allow 15 minutes waiting time after heating cylinder has reached the proper operating temperature before starting injection screw driving motor.
  • Make sure that heating cylinder is set to and remains at the required temperature.
  • Make sure that heating cylinder is at proper operating temperature before commencing moulding.
  • Slow down injection speed and lower pressure when starting machine or changing material to prevent splashing never approach nozzle when machine is operating.
  • Never insert hand or other parts of body into machine or through upper, lower or side openings of safety doors keep away from moving parts.
  • Gas pressure may force escape of molten plastic from nozzle when heated keep hands and face away from nozzle.
  • Always wear appropriate protection when checking or cleaning hopper wearing eye and hand protection is essential.
  • Be careful when purging high-risk resins with safe resins wearing face and body protection is essential.
  • Stop nozzle before attempting to clean resin drops from nozzle keep away from moving parts.
  • Make sure that safety door on the counter-operation side is kept closed never over-ride safety switch.
  • Check that safe noise levels are not exceeded when machine is operating wearing hearing protection is essential.
  • Turn off power and stand to side when removing injection screws never work on injector system when under pressure.
  • Before removing nozzle and end cap from cylinder, make sure that resin is completely discharged from heating cylinder.
  • Do not stand on or put loading on heating cylinder cover.
  • Make sure that all covers and guards are correctly replaced and all screws and fixings are tight before returning injection moulder to service.

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.