This Metal Rolling and Folding SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled for forming sheet, plate and section on press brakes, box and pan folders, plate rolls and section rolls in a fabrication workshop. It covers 35 activities, from the pre-start and machine capacity check to shutdown 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
Metal fabricators and engineering workshops
Sheet metal and roof plumbing workshops
Steel and aluminium fabrication businesses
Manufacturers with in-house press brakes and rolls
Ductwork and flashing manufacturers
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of workshops 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
Commissioning checks on new or relocated machines, capacity limits and exclusion zones
Unloading, stacking and handling sheet and plate, including sharp edges
Crane, vacuum lifter and plate clamp lifting
Pre-start checks of guarding, light curtains, emergency stops and trip bars
Press brake tool changes, set-up and first-off bends
Crush and amputation at the tool, workpiece whip-up and rear of machine risks
Unintended activation and forming coated or unidentified stock
Box and pan folder operation
Plate roll in-running nips, drop end release and springback, and section rolling
Noise, hydraulic fluid injection and electrical isolation
Clearing jams, maintenance, stored energy, lubricants and housekeeping
Working alone, production pressure and emergency response to crush, amputation or injection injury
 
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 35 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, maintenance checks and the training each worker needs
Relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 4024.1601 for guards and AS/NZS 4024.1801 for safety distances
Machine-specific competency sign-off and lock out tag out training, plus LF, DG and CB licences where needed
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 metal rolling and folding?
No. Operating press brakes, folders and rolls in a workshop isn't high risk construction work, so a SWMS isn't a legal requirement. You still have to manage the risks, including crush and amputation at the tool and in the roll nip, and a SWMS is a practical way to record how. Clients, insurers and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Does it cover press brake light curtains?
Yes. It covers daily checks of light curtains and emergency stops, and having a competent person re-test stopping performance at the manufacturer's interval, at least annually, and after any work on the brake, valves or hydraulics.
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.