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Locksmith

SWMS · SWMS-10613

  • 15 job steps
  • Version 4
  • Miscellaneous
  • Reads on any phone

This Locksmith SWMS guides locksmiths through the safe execution of key-cutting and lock-changing tasks, covering both commercial and private premises as well as vehicles.

It takes the crew through each job step, from out-of-hours work, working remotely or in isolation and arrival on site, to key cutting, installing locks, installing electric strikers and panels, completion and emergency response.

It suits locksmiths, security professionals and contractors engaged in lock installation and maintenance.

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

Preview of the Locksmith SWMS

Locksmith

SWMSVersion 4
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
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)

  • AsbestosAsbestos disturbance
  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical

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

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

    Out-of-hours / night work

    • Hazard

      Fatigue

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Allow adequate meal breaks for workers, especially if they have worked during part of the day, they will need time to rest & recover sufficiently to work safely into the evening/night

      • Do not schedule full double shifts for workers as worker fatigue increases the risk of incidents

      • Liaise with owner/manager requirements for additional security at commercial sites to ensure no unauthorised access by the general public while work is being performed

      • Workers have access to:

        • Suitable amenities (toilets/wash facilities/drinking water)

        • Sufficient lighting (including parking areas)

        • Mechanical ventilation if required

        • Emergency exits lit and unblocked

        • Safe area for parking/unloading equipment – protected from rain if possible.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

14 more job steps, from Working remotely or in isolation to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

15 job steps

  1. Out-of-hours / night workAllow rest breaks, arrange site security and provide amenities for out-of-hours work
  2. Working remotely or in isolationSet call-in times and emergency procedures for lone workers
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the supervisor and assess site conditions on arrival
  4. Work area set-upRestrict access to the work area
  5. EnvironmentStore chemicals safely, refuel away from drains and keep residue out of waterways
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean, well lit and free of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksLift and carry safely to avoid musculoskeletal injuries
  8. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse, inspect and maintain tools as the manufacturer directs
  9. Hazardous substance /chemical useFollow the SDS when handling hazardous substances
  10. Height accessUse ladders and height access equipment safely
  11. Key cuttingOperate the key cutting machine safely
  12. Installing locksDrill safely and control asbestos and dust when installing locks
  13. Install electric strikers and panelsWire strikers and panels safely and avoid services in the wall
  14. On completionCheck for damage, clean up and sign out when the work is done
  15. Emergency responseCall for help and follow site emergency procedures

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