This 10-page Brake Lathe Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides detailed safety controls and identifies potential hazards associated with operating a brake lathe in a workshop environment. Designed by WHS experts, this pre-filled template is ready to use and helps businesses meet their Work Health and Safety obligations and maintain compliance across all Australian states and territories.
 
The SWMS is fully editable in Microsoft Word, making it easy to customise with your company name, logo, project details, and site-specific information. Perfect for tenders, safety audits, and day-to-day workshop operations, it ensures safe procedures are followed when using brake lathes and related equipment.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This template is ideal for businesses and industries involved in:
Automotive servicing and repairs
Mechanical workshops
Brake and clutch specialists
Manufacturing and machining facilities
Transport and fleet maintenance providers
Small to medium businesses working with rotating machinery
 
What This SWMS Covers
Planning & Preparation
Conducting pre-operation inspections and ensuring equipment is fit for use
Setting up exclusion zones to keep unauthorised personnel away from operating areas
Ensuring correct adapters, noise silencers, and tools are used
Operating the Brake Lathe
Safe use of rotating machinery and preventing entanglement of hair, clothing, jewellery, and loose items
Protecting operators from impact and cutting injuries through guards, PPE, and safe work practices
Managing high-noise exposure and using hearing protection where required
Implementing procedures to minimise slips, trips, and falls from oil, metal shavings, or tools
Electrical & Emergency Controls
Ensuring electrical leads are tested, tagged, and connected to an RCD
Isolating power sources during maintenance or emergencies
Training operators on the location and use of emergency isolation switches and firefighting equipment
Managing incident response, first aid procedures, and emergency escalation
Post-Operation Procedures
Cleaning the work area and disposing of waste and metal shavings safely
Correct storage of tools, adapters, and extension leads
Documenting equipment faults and reporting to supervisors or service managers
 
What’s Included in Your Template
Pre-filled Brake Lathe SWMS template
Comprehensive risk assessment and risk rating matrix
Step-by-step procedures and safety controls
Identified hazards and recommended control measures
PPE requirements and plant/equipment list
Relevant WHS legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
Worker training and competency requirements
Worker sign-off sheet to ensure compliance
 
 
This Brake Lathe SWMS template is an essential tool for documenting safe work procedures, minimising risks, and ensuring WHS compliance in your workshop. Designed for quick editing and effortless customisation, it adapts seamlessly to your operational needs.
 
Perfect for tenders, safety audits, and everyday workshop operations, this template saves you time and helps keep your team safe and compliant.
 
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