This Bead Blaster SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled for bead blasting in a blast cabinet, from the pre-operation inspection through to clean-up and waste. It covers 9 activities, from inspecting the equipment and connecting the air supply to emergency response, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Engineering and fabrication workshops
Automotive restoration and repair shops
Powder coating and surface finishing businesses
Manufacturing and maintenance workshops
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of workshops use one as the written risk assessment for a task, the same way others use a JSA or Safe Work Procedure.
Use it to
Show clients, insurers and auditors how you manage the risks
Apply for tenders, contracts and supplier panels
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and train them in the task
What this SWMS covers
Pre-operation inspection of the blaster and equipment
Setting up the blasting area and connecting the air supply, including hose failure and pressure surges
Manual handling strains and dropped loads
Impact and projectile injuries, slips and trips during blasting
Dust exposure, with LEV and HEPA dust extraction
Noise exposure from blasting
Electrical safety and electrocution risk
Shutting down at the end of the work day
Cleaning up spent media and debris
Environmental controls for airborne dust and hazardous waste
Emergency response to fire, electrical faults, compressed air failure or injury
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 9 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Plant and equipment list, including the blast cabinet, LEV and HEPA extraction and deadman trigger nozzle
Maintenance checks for extraction systems, hoses and electrical equipment, plus the training each worker needs
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for bead blasting?
No, not for cabinet blasting in a workshop. It isn't high risk construction work, so a SWMS isn't a legal requirement. You still have to manage the risks, including dust and noise exposure, and a SWMS is a practical way to record how. Clients, insurers and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
