This Hammer Drill SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and ready to edit. It breaks hammer drill work into 15 activities, from the pre-operation inspection to emergency response and hand arm vibration, 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 concreters
Electricians, plumbers and data cablers drilling into masonry
Shopfitters and installers fixing into concrete and brick
Maintenance and facilities crews
Handyman and property maintenance businesses
It also works as a written task risk assessment for any business where workers use a hammer 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, bits and leads
Entanglement from long hair, loose clothing and jewellery
Cuts and abrasions from the exposed moving bit
Kickback causing arm, head and impact injuries
Noise exposure and hearing damage
Dust inhalation, including toxic dust, with dust extraction
Manual handling strains and eye injuries from debris
Electrical safety for the drill and its leads
Housekeeping, waste and dust clean-up
Post-work inspection, storage and tagging out faulty tools
Hand arm vibration syndrome and vibration white finger
Emergency response to electric shock, fire or serious injury
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 15 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 extension leads with RCD and a dust extraction unit or vacuum
Daily pre-start and maintenance checks for drills, leads and dust extraction
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 hammer drill?
A SWMS is legally required when the job is high risk construction work, for example drilling where someone could fall more than 2 metres, near energised electrical installations, or into material likely to contain asbestos. Outside those situations a SWMS isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage the risks, and a SWMS is a sound way to record how. Clients, head contractors and prequalification portals often ask for one either way.
Does it cover hand arm vibration?
Yes. It has a separate activity for hand arm vibration from hammer drilling, covering hand arm vibration syndrome, vibration white finger, and permanent nerve and circulation damage in the hands.
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.
