This Drill SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers using a power drill to drill holes and install fixings and anchors. It sets out 11 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
Builders, carpenters and handymen
Electricians, plumbers and air conditioning installers
Shopfitters, cabinet installers and fit-out crews
Maintenance and facilities crews
Signage, blind and curtain installers
It also works as a written task risk assessment for any business where workers use a drill, the same way you'd use a JSA or Safe Work Procedure.
Use it to
Hand clients and principal contractors the SWMS they ask for
Apply for tenders and new jobs with your safety paperwork ready
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and run toolbox talks on the task
What this SWMS covers
Pre-operation inspection of the drill, charger and leads
Entanglement from long hair, loose clothing, rags and jewellery
Cuts and abrasions from the exposed moving bit
Noise exposure and hearing damage
Inhaled dust, with H class dust extraction and wet clean-up methods
Manual handling sprains and strains
Eye injury from flying debris
Electric shock, with tested leads and RCD protection
Housekeeping, spills and trip hazards from stored materials
Post-use cleaning and maintenance, including hot surfaces and sharp bits
Emergency response to an electrical fault, fire or serious injury
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 11 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 an H class vacuum, RCD-protected leads, spill kit and fire extinguisher
Materials, daily pre-start checks and 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 using a drill?
A SWMS is legally required when the drilling is part of high risk construction work, for example drilling where someone could fall more than 2 metres, or near energised electrical installations. Outside those situations it isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage the risks, and a SWMS is a sound way to record how. Head contractors and prequalification portals often ask for one either way.
Does it cover drilling dust?
Yes. It covers inhaling dust, including toxins, and lists H class dust extraction and wet clean-up methods in the equipment.
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.
