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Air Compressor

SWMS · SWMS-10004

  • 9 job steps
  • Version 8
  • Power Tools & Equipment
  • Reads on any phone

This Air Compressor Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) helps operators understand the correct usage protocols, potential hazards and necessary precautions for operating a petrol/diesel or electric powered air compressor. It is designed for civil work and the construction industry.

It covers 9 job steps: transporting an air compressor, arriving on-site and assessing conditions, work area set-up, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, air compressor operation, on completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for fire and explosion, fuel, exposed hazardous atmospheres, electric shock, air hose embolism and whipping, noise, dust and flying debris, and for the high-risk construction work of mobile plant movement and work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere.

It suits contractors, workers, safety officers and project managers in the civil and construction industries where air compressor use is common.

Preview of the Air Compressor SWMS

Air Compressor

SWMSVersion 8
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
Phone #
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Signature
—
Date
—
Contact phone #
—
Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
PC phone #
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job site address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
—

Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • Mobile Plant
  • Hazardous Atmosphere

Planning and preparation

Planning/preparation

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements

  • Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

  • Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. (specify the hold points)

Training and licences

  • All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card

  • Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.

  • Trained First Aider on site

  • All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs

  • Attend all site inductions/briefings

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

  • Only carry out work related to the contract

  • Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitoring and review

  • All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences

  • SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident

  • If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit

  • People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS

  • The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS

  • SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident

  • Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Sun Protection

Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Long and loose hair must be tied back.

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Transporting an air compressor

    • Hazard

      Fire / explosion

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure the compressor is transported in trailer, or tray of utility – not inside the cabin of the vehicle

      • Secure fuel containers – outside of the main cabin also

      • Ensure the fuel valve is in the closed position

      • Fuel:

        • Minimum quantities stored

        • Stored in smaller sized suitable plastic containers (as per relevant Australian Standard)

        • Containers clearly labelled. Labels in good condition

        • Fire protection equipment accessible, tested and tagged.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto ensure control measures followed
      • Workersto ensure control measures followed
    • Hazard

      Struck by moving objects / falling objects

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure the main vehicle cabin is isolated from the carrier area with a fixed barrier or transport compressor and equipment on a trailer/tray back:

      • Secure the compressor in the vehicle tray with lashing/restraint equipment to prevent the compressor from moving during transport:

        • Use chocks to assist keeping the compressor stationary in the tray

      • Ensure all non-essential people removed from the immediate area

      • Ensure all people stand clear of potential fall zones during loading /unloading of the compressor.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto ensure control measures followed
      • Workersto ensure control measures followed

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

8 more job steps, from Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

9 job steps

  1. Transporting an air compressorTransport the compressor and fuel safely
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsCheck the site before starting work
  3. Work area set-upSet up and restrict access to the work area
  4. EnvironmentMinimise environmental impact
  5. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear
  6. Manual tasksMove and handle the compressor safely
  7. Air compressor operationOperate the compressor safely
  8. On completionShut down, depressurise and store the compressor
  9. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies and incidents

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