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Food Beverage Mobile Service

SWMS · SWMS-10132

  • 13 job steps
  • Version 8
  • Miscellaneous
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS outlines the safety measures for operating food and beverage mobile services. It identifies hazards and provides controls for a safe and efficient service, especially in high-risk areas like construction sites and roadside locations.

It takes your crew through 13 job steps: planning, weather, travel, arrival and assessing the site, set-up roadside or at a construction site or event, the environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, hazardous chemicals, trading, completion and emergency response.

It suits businesses involved in mobile food and beverage services, including caterers and vendors operating at construction sites, events or roadside locations.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

Preview of the Food Beverage Mobile Service SWMS

Food Beverage Mobile Service

SWMSVersion 8
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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Responsible person's phone
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Responsible person's signature
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Date signed
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Principal Contractor (PC)
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PC Address
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PC phone
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Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job Site Address
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Part of a construction project
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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
  • Traffic Corridors

Planning and preparation

Planning

  • 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 (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hand 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

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Unpermitted work

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • All operations comply with local council (and other Authorities as relevant) permits, restrictions etc.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Food safety breach

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • The design of the interior suited to the purpose. Ensure:

        • Wash facilities

        • Hand washing

        • Storage areas

        • The floor is a non-slip material that can be effectively cleaned, no raised surfaces or trip hazards

        • Sufficient space for workers/activities

        • Adequate waste disposal

        • Sufficient ventilation as required. For gas installations, provide ventilation (openings) in several high and low areas as required

      • All areas meet relevant food safety standards requirements, i.e., stainless-steel workbenches etc.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Working alone

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Plan set-up locations ahead of time. Ensure location within reasonable access to emergency facilities

      • A ‘Buddy’ system must be utilised at all times when working alone. Ensure:

        • GPS locator on relevant worker’s vehicles

        • Mobile phone (with service in the work area, pre-programmed with emergency numbers)

        • Mobile & satellite phones and EPIRB are fit for purpose, tested before departure & phones have spare, fully charged batteries and facilities for continuous charging.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Electric shock; fire / explosion; exposure to a hazardous atmosphere

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • All electrical installations are installed by a licensed auto electrician and meet requirements of relevant Australian Standards

      • Portable generators are kept clear of flammables and used outdoors only (ensure sufficient ventilation)

      • All gas installations are installed by a licensed person (such as gasfitter) and meet relevant certification requirements. Ensure the compliance plate attached as required

      • Where gas cylinders are used, ensure:

        • The appropriate size for duty requirements used upright

        • Located clear of combustibles and flammables

        • Stored outside of the vehicle (if stored in-vehicle, ensure dedicated compartment with access from outside)

        • Relief vents directed away from people/ vehicle/ combustibles/ appliances

        • No storage over minor quantities (e.g. 250L)

      • Ensure appliances:

        • Certified for use

        • Used only for the designed purpose

        • Isolation valve installed and hoses attached to the rear of the appliance (or area not accessed by people)

        • Regulators provided for pressure protection

        • Secured /fixed with no strain on hoses or connections

      • All piping, conduits and wiring concealed, insulated adequately, and unable to be damaged or accessed by unauthorised people

      • Sufficient fire protection equipment available, tested, functional, labelled with test date, is immediately accessible as required, and access is not obstructed in any way.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

12 more job steps, from Check weather conditions & prepare to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

13 job steps

  1. PlanningCheck permits, food safety layout, lone-work arrangements and the gas and electrical installations
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
  3. Travel to, from & between sitesDrive safely and secure equipment and fuel for travel
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark the vehicle safely, chock the wheels and check in on site
  5. Set-up roadside or construction siteSet up in a safe roadside or site location clear of traffic
  6. Set-up at an eventRun power safely and supply safe water at an event
  7. EnvironmentManage waste, fuels, chemicals and run-off
  8. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  9. Manual tasksLift and handle loads safely
  10. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse hazardous chemicals as the SDS directs
  11. TradingHandle cash, customers, hot surfaces and knives safely while trading
  12. On completionSecure the vehicle and site and sign out
  13. Emergency responseCall 000, follow emergency procedures and give first aid

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