Help ensure compliance & protect your team with this industry-leading SWMS. This Working in the Railway Corridor Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides a structured approach to identifying and controlling risks associated with working in or near railway environments. It outlines hazard controls, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices to help businesses adhere to Australian workplace safety standards while working in rail corridors, train stations, and other rail-related sites.
 
Hazards & Control Measures Covered:
1️⃣ Planning & Risk Assessment:
Site Induction & Risk Assessment: Ensures workers understand railway-specific hazards and safety measures before starting work.
Planning Work in the Rail Corridor: Assesses the potential for work to intrude into the railway danger zone.
Worksite Protection & Safety Assessment: Requires a designated protection officer to manage safety on-site.
2️⃣ Railway-Specific Safety Controls:
Working Near Trains & Tracks: Addresses risks of moving trains, ensuring procedures for track safety are followed.
Shunting Yard Safety: Covers procedures for excluding rail traffic from work areas within a shunting yard.
Danger Zone Identification & Work Permissions: Defines the danger zone and outlines when special work authorities (e.g., Local Possession Authority, Track Work Authority) are required.
Use of Lookouts & Protection Officers: Ensures protection officers assess risks and communicate effectively with rail personnel.
3️⃣ Worksite Housekeeping & Equipment Safety:
Preventing Equipment & Tool Failures Near Tracks: Covers proper maintenance and inspections before use.
Emergency Response Planning: Ensures emergency response procedures are in place and communicated to all workers.
4️⃣ Emergency Preparedness & Response:
Responding to Rail-Related Incidents: Provides guidance on responding to railway-specific hazards and emergencies.
First Aid & Incident Reporting: Covers first aid availability and procedures for reporting incidents to supervisors.
 
Key Features of the SWMS:
Regulatory Compliance: Helps you align with Australian safety laws and rail corridor work regulations.
Hazard Identification & Risk Control: Comprehensive risk management strategies to help mitigate workplace dangers.
Emergency Preparedness: Clear response plans for railway-related incidents and emergencies.
Fully Customisable Content: Easily editable to suit specific railway job sites and work environments.
 
Who is This SWMS Suitable For?
This Working in the Railway Corridor SWMS is essential for:
Railway Construction & Maintenance Workers
Railway Infrastructure & Civil Engineers
Electrical & Signalling Technicians
Workers Conducting Repairs or Inspections in Rail Corridors
 
Additional Resources:
Included with the purchase is a free copy of our Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List.
 
Ensure your workforce is equipped with the right procedures for working safely in railway environments. Download the Working in the Railway Corridor SWMS today and help maintain a safe and compliant workplace.