This Drill Press SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers setting up, using, cleaning and maintaining a drill press. It breaks the work into 8 activities, from the pre-operation inspection 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
Metal fabricators and engineering workshops
Joinery, cabinet making and timber workshops
Maintenance and repair workshops
Manufacturing businesses with machine shops
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of workshops use one as the written risk assessment for a machine 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 drill press before use
Entanglement from long hair, loose clothing, rags, brushes and jewellery
Impact and cutting injuries from exposed moving parts
Noise from operating the drill press
Electrical hazards and the risk of electrocution
End of day shutdown, covering electrical, manual handling, slip and cut risks
Post-use cleaning and maintenance, including hot surfaces, residual energy and sharp bits
Emergency response to an electrical fault, laceration or fire
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 8 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 list, daily pre-start and maintenance checks, and tagging out faulty equipment
Training each worker needs, including a project specific induction and work activity training
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 using a drill press?
Only if the work is high risk construction work, for example drilling near energised electrical installations or in an area where powered mobile plant is moving. Most drill press work happens in a workshop, where a SWMS isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage risks like entanglement and contact with the bit, and a SWMS is a practical way to record how. Clients and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Does it cover cleaning and maintenance?
Yes. Post-use cleaning and maintenance is its own activity, covering hot surfaces, residual energy and sharp drill bits.
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.
