This 11-page Bead Blaster Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides detailed guidance on managing the typical hazards and safety controls associated with operating a bead blaster in a workshop or industrial environment.
 
Created by WHS experts, this pre-filled and ready-to-use template helps you meet your WHS obligations, maintain compliance, and keep workers safe when operating bead blasting equipment.  Suitable for use across all Australian states and territories, the SWMS is fully editable in Microsoft Word, making it easy to customise with your company name, logo, and site-specific details.
 
Designed to support tenders, safety audits, and daily operations, this template is an essential document for businesses needing to demonstrate effective WHS systems and risk controls.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This SWMS is ideal for businesses and trades using bead blasting equipment, including:
Automotive workshops and panel beaters
Manufacturing and metal fabrication businesses
Engineering and precision machining companies
Mining, oil, and gas industries
Marine and aviation maintenance providers
Warehousing, logistics, and heavy equipment service centres
Any workplace using bead blasting cabinets or abrasive blasting processes
 
What This SWMS Covers
This SWMS outlines a comprehensive range of activities, hazards, and controls, including:
Planning & Preparation
Conducting pre-start equipment inspections to ensure bead blaster and air compressor safety
Reviewing site-specific hazards and environmental conditions before commencing work
Ensuring operators have the required training, site induction, and relevant certification
Plant & Equipment Safety
Using bead blasting cabinets, LEV/HEPA dust extraction, H-class vacuums, whip-restraints, and deadman trigger nozzles
Daily inspections of hoses, fittings, cabinet seals, and filters to prevent equipment failure
Maintaining equipment per manufacturer specifications and isolating faults immediately
Hazard Controls
Managing impact and projectile risks by using enclosed blast cabinets and rated PPE
Implementing dust suppression controls, including respiratory protection per AS/NZS 1715 & 1716
Controlling noise exposure with hearing protection and task rotation in line with AS/NZS 1269
Following electrical safety measures, including RCD protection, equipment tagging, and safe lead storage
Safe Work Procedures
Correct handling, decanting, and labelling of blasting media per SDS requirements
Using only non-silica blasting agents and managing respirable crystalline silica exposure limits
Manual handling techniques for lifting, transporting, and storing blasting materials
Preventing slips, trips, and falls by maintaining clean, dry, and hazard-free work zones
Environmental & Emergency Controls
Preventing airborne dust release and safe disposal of hazardous blasting waste
Emergency response procedures, including eyewash use, spill kits, and evacuation protocols
Incident reporting requirements and notifiable incident management under WHS legislation
 
What’s Included in Your Template
Pre-filled Bead Blaster SWMS document (11 pages)
Step-by-step safe work procedures
Hazard identification and control measures
PPE requirements and specifications
Plant and equipment safety guidelines
Risk assessment tools and rating calculator
References to relevant legislation, codes, and standards
Worker sign-off and training acknowledgment page
 
 
This SWMS template for Bead Blasting is an essential tool for safely managing abrasive blasting operations while ensuring compliance with WHS requirements. Designed for quick editing and easy customisation, it adapts seamlessly to your operational needs and helps demonstrate effective safety systems.
 
Perfect for tenders, safety audits, and day-to-day operations, this document saves you time while protecting your business and your workers.
 
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