This Petrol Generator SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers unloading, setting up, running, refuelling and shutting down a petrol generator. It covers 7 activities, from unloading the generator off the delivery vehicle to post-work handover 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
Builders and trades working on sites without mains power
Event, market and outdoor hire businesses
Landscapers and mobile maintenance crews
Farm and remote area operators
Equipment and power hire businesses
It also works as a written task risk assessment for any business where workers use a petrol generator, 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
Unloading the generator, with struck-by plant and back strain risks
Positioning the generator and carbon monoxide poisoning from exhaust
Electrocution, slips and noise when powering up
Refuelling, including fire, explosion, petrol vapour and spills
Shutting down and securing the generator for next use
Fuel spills, oil leaks, emissions and stormwater contamination
Post-work checks for hot components, leftover fuel and unreported leaks
Emergency response to fire, explosion, fuel spill or electrical incident
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 7 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, fuel, maintenance checks and the training each worker needs
Company induction and work activity training requirements
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 petrol generator?
A SWMS is legally required when the job is high risk construction work, for example running a generator where powered mobile plant is moving, or where exhaust or fuel vapour could create a contaminated or flammable atmosphere. 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 carbon monoxide?
Yes. Positioning and powering up the generator covers carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust, which has no colour, smell or taste and can be fatal.
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.
