This Deep Fryer and Hot Oil Handling SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled for operating, filtering, draining and cleaning electric and gas deep fryers in kitchens, food trucks and event stalls. It covers 28 activities, from the pre-shift briefing to event pack-down and 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
Restaurants, cafes and takeaway shops
Pubs, clubs and hotel kitchens
Food trucks and mobile caterers
Event and market food stall operators
Commercial kitchen managers and chefs
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of food businesses 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
Competency and supervision, and event approvals for LPG and hot oil cooking
Fryer siting, mobile and event set-up, and keeping patrons clear of the fryer
Fire extinguisher and fire blanket checks before heating oil
Handling 20 L oil drums and filling the fryer safely
Electric fryer checks, LPG cylinder set-up and carbon monoxide in marquees and food trucks
Thermostat and high-limit cut-out failure and oil overheating
Boil-over from wet or frozen food, and burns from baskets and steam
Congestion at the fry station and cooking oil fume
Filtering, cooling, draining and boil-out, including the cool-down rule
Canopy filter cleaning, oily floors and waste oil storage
Working alone, end-of-service cleaning, shutdown and transporting oil from events
Emergency response to hot oil burns, fryer fires, chemical splashes or gas leaks
 
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 28 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, materials and maintenance checks for fryers, gas fittings and the exhaust system
Relevant Australian Standards, including AS 2444 for extinguishers and fire blankets and AS/NZS 5601 for gas installations
Training in Class F extinguisher use, burns first aid and practical sign-off on oil changes
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 deep fryer work?
No. Deep fryer work isn't high risk construction work, so a SWMS isn't a legal requirement. You still have to manage the risks, such as severe hot oil burns and fryer fires, and a SWMS is a practical way to record how. Event organisers, insurers and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Does it cover food trucks and event stalls?
Yes. It covers fryer set-up on uneven or wind-exposed ground, venue approval for LPG and hot oil cooking, keeping patrons back from the counter, carbon monoxide from gas fryers in marquees and food trucks, and transporting oil and equipment after the event.
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.