Mitre Saw SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers mitre saw work from work area setup and inspection through cutting, blade changes and clean-down. It supports planning and risk management by addressing electrical, blade, dust, noise, workpiece and off-cut hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the task and establish a suitable saw station
• Inspect the saw, blade and guarding before use
• Connect the electrical supply and manage lead hazards
• Control dust and noise exposure
• Measure, mark and support stock
• Set mitre and bevel angles
• Clamp workpieces before cutting
• Perform cross cuts, sliding cuts and compound cuts
• Clear jams and change blades safely
• Clean down, secure the area and complete supervisor review

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out mitre saw cutting 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.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (guidance only; consult the version adopted or recognised in the relevant jurisdiction). It identifies cutting, entanglement, electricity, noise, vibration and dust as foreseeable plant hazards and requires consideration of manufacturer information, inspection and safe use.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work (guidance only; consult the version adopted or recognised in the relevant jurisdiction). It includes SWMS guidance and identifies related guidance for noise, hazardous manual tasks, electrical risks and work environment controls.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work (guidance only; consult the version adopted or recognised in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks (guidance only; consult the version adopted or recognised in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace (guidance only; consult the version adopted or recognised in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Relevant technical guidance: AS 4024.1 series Safety of machinery; AS 4024.1603 Safety of machinery—Prevention of unexpected start-up; AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment; AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protection; AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear; AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective equipment.
• Model codes are developed for adoption by Commonwealth, state and territory governments and do not automatically have legal effect in every 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