This 14-page Pipe Roll Groover Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with setting up, operating, and maintaining a pipe roll groover.
 
Created by WHS experts, this pre-filled and fully editable template helps you meet your WHS obligations and maintain compliance with Australian safety legislation.
 
Suitable for use across all Australian states and territories, the SWMS includes detailed step-by-step procedures, risk assessments, PPE requirements, and control measures. It’s designed to save you time, reduce workplace risks, and make compliance easier. Simply add your company name, logo, and site-specific details to customise it for your business.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This SWMS is ideal for businesses, contractors, and trades involved in:
Plumbing and pipefitting services
Civil works and infrastructure projects
Building and construction companies
Mechanical services and HVAC contractors
Manufacturing and fabrication workshops
Maintenance, facilities, and service providers
Warehousing and logistics businesses handling pipe systems
 
What This SWMS Covers
Key Activities, Hazards & Controls
Planning & Work Area Setup – Conducting site-specific risk assessments, setting up safe pedestrian zones, and completing pre-start checklists.
Manual Handling – Techniques to reduce strain and prevent injury when lifting, bending, and positioning pipes.
Mechanical Setup of Pipe Roll Groover – Ensuring correct machine setup, stable mounting, and proper spacing around the work area.
Electrical Setup & Safety – Using tested and tagged extension leads, RCD protection, and avoiding wet conditions to prevent electric shock.
Operating the Pipe Roll Groover – Safe handling of rotating and moving parts, preventing cuts, crush injuries, and entanglement.
Use of Threading Machines – Ensuring correct tools, regular inspections, and safe use of compatible threading equipment (e.g. Ridgid 300).
PPE Requirements – Safety boots, gloves, eye protection, hard hats, face shields, and hearing protection.
Emergency Preparedness – Procedures for accidents, notifiable incidents, and effective communication with emergency services.
Environmental & Site-Specific Hazards – Responding to unexpected hazards and revising SWMS when conditions change.
Incident Response & Reporting – First aid, incident reporting, and preserving the site after a notifiable incident.
 
What’s Included in Your Template
Pre-filled Pipe Roll Groover SWMS
Risk assessment guidelines & risk rating calculator
Step-by-step safety procedures and control measures
List of possible hazards and mitigation strategies
PPE requirements
Plant and equipment list
Applicable legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
Worker training and competency requirements
Worker sign-off sheet for acknowledgement and compliance
 
 
This Pipe Roll Groover SWMS template is an invaluable tool for documenting and managing safety procedures on-site. Designed for quick editing and easy integration into your WHS management system, it helps you stay compliant, protect your workers, and secure tenders faster.
 
Perfect for tenders, safety audits, and day-to-day site operations, this SWMS saves you time and simplifies WHS compliance.
 
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