This 16-page Setup Operation and Bumpout Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides detailed safety procedures and control measures for safely setting up, operating, and bumping out event and venue equipment. Created by Australian WHS experts, this comprehensive template outlines potential hazards, risk assessments, and step-by-step procedures to help you comply with your WHS obligations and maintain a safe working environment.
 
The SWMS is pre-filled, ready to use, and fully editable so you can easily customise it with your company name, logo, project details, and site-specific requirements. It has been designed to align with Australian WHS legislative requirements and is suitable for use across all states and territories.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This SWMS is ideal for businesses and contractors involved in:
Event setup and bumpout operations
Rigging and AV equipment installation
Production and staging companies
Venue management teams
Lighting, sound, and camera installation providers
Event logistics and transport contractors
 
What This SWMS Covers
This SWMS includes detailed procedures, hazards, and control measures for:
Planning and site preparation
Completing site-specific risk assessments and inductions
Establishing pedestrian-restricted areas and exclusion zones
Arriving and unloading equipment
Safe traffic management and forklift operation
Preventing slips, trips, and manual handling injuries
Setting up staging, lighting, and AV systems
Safe rigging using boom lifts, scissor lifts, and EWPs
Ensuring certified and inspected equipment
Maintaining exclusion zones beneath suspended loads
Installing projectors, LED walls, monitors, and camera systems
Securing heavy loads and using mechanical aids
Controlling dust and respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure when drilling
Correct cabling techniques to prevent electrical risks and trip hazards
Electrical safety and control systems
Tagging and testing power leads
Ensuring RCD protection and safe positioning of cables
Lock-out/tag-out procedures when working with control systems
Bumpout procedures
Managing fatigue, manual handling risks, and safe equipment removal
Maintaining lighting and clear emergency access points
Emergency response protocols
Procedures for accidents, injuries, and equipment failure
Communication, reporting, and site evacuation procedures
 
What’s Included in Your Template
High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) selection table
Comprehensive risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
Step-by-step setup, operation, and bumpout procedures
Hazard identification and control measures
PPE requirements checklist
Plant and equipment list
References to relevant legislation, regulations, codes, and standards
Worker sign-off sheet
 
 
This SWMS template for Setup Operation and Bumpout is an essential tool for quickly and effectively documenting your WHS systems. Designed for fast editing and customisation, it adapts easily to your specific project and operational needs - making it a must-have resource for event professionals and venue operators.
 
Perfect for tenders, safety audits, and daily operations, this template saves time while helping your business stay safe and compliant.
 
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