Brake and Suspension Systems SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers brake and suspension system work from bay preparation and vehicle isolation to servicing, reassembly, testing and sign-off. It supports planning, hazard identification and risk management for vehicle movement, lifting, stored energy, dust, fluids and component handling.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan the work and prepare the work bay
• Position, isolate and secure the vehicle
• Lift the vehicle and remove wheels
• Control brake dust exposure
• Inspect brake, steering and suspension components
• Service hydraulic and air brake systems
• Machine drums and measure braking components
• Adjust brakes and parking brakes
• Repair suspension and steering components
• Replace springs and struts
• Reassemble hubs and wheels
• Test braking systems, clean up and sign off

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out brake and suspension system activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations: manage risks so far as reasonably practicable; provide safe plant, systems of work, information, training, instruction, supervision and consultation.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace; apply manufacturer instructions, guarding, inspection, maintenance and energy isolation principles.
• Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks; redesign tasks and use mechanical aids before relying on training or PPE.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace; maintain effective controls, SDS access, labelling, ventilation and spill arrangements.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace; brake friction materials may contain asbestos and must not be cleaned with compressed air or high-pressure water.
• Guidance standards: AS/NZS 4024 series Safety of machinery; AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protection; AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear; applicable Australian Design Rules and vehicle manufacturer service specifications. Model laws and model Codes have effect only where adopted or otherwise applicable in the relevant jurisdiction.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections