SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

TASK/OPERATION Operation of Pedestal Drill

Operating Procedure Developed By: Civil Maintenance / Operations / Approved By: Civil Maintenance / Operations / Date: 1/2/2015
Developed by: Workshop Workshop
Review Completed by: Approved By: Approved By: Date: 30/9/2020
Expiry: 30/9/2022
Person responsible for Tradesperson
compliance of SWMS:
High Risk Construction Task Nil – Task not to be performed outside of the workshop / welders shop
Training/Licence Required for Qualified Tradesperson, on the job training
Task
Eye protection Breathing SOP Foot SOP Protective Contain long hair LIFTING HAZARD
protection Protection Clothing

What are the Potential Uncontrolled How will the Hazard / Risk be controlled Controlled References
task involved Hazards/Risks Risk Level Risk Level
1. Inspect Tripping H7 • Read and understand manufacturer's operational manual WHS Procedure: Plant,
Pedestal Slipping • Complete pre-operational checklist (never use faulty or Workshop, Tools and
Drill Electrocution Equipment Safety
defective machinery) L3
• Ensure area around drill is clear.
• Check power cord for damage.
2. Put on PPE Physical Injury H7 • Wear appropriate eye protection and steel capped safety L3 WHS Procedure: Plant,
Eye Injury boots, overalls or close fitting long sleeved clothing during Workshop, Tools and
Equipment Safety
operation.
• Respiratory protection must be worn when drilling materials SWMS – Manual
which give off airborne particles. Handling and Site
• No loose clothing, jewellery, neckties, etc. should be worn Awareness
while drilling or working on or near any rotating equipment.
Long hair should be tied back out of the way.
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task involved Hazards/Risks Risk Level Risk Level
3. Drill Bit Sharp edges • Make sure drill is off before commencing bit changes L3 WHS Procedure: Plant,
Changes • Open the chuck wide enough to receive new bit Workshop, Tools and
Equipment Safety
Cuts • Install the bit so the chuck jaws will grab as much of the bit
shank as it can. Do not allow the chuck to grab the fluted part WHS Procedure –
of the drill bit. Make sure small drill bits do not get trapped Isolation of Plant
H7 between the edges of the two jaws.
• Tighten the chuck with the chuck key using any of the three
key locations.
• Remove the key chuck
• Reverse steps to remove drill bit.
4. Switch on Flying M4 • Let the drill simply run first, and listen for any rubbing noises L2 WHS Procedure: Plant,
Pedestal Particles or vibrations. Workshop, Tools and
Equipment Safety
Drill • Ensure drill bit is spinning evenly
WHS Procedure –
Isolation of Plant

5. Commence Overbalancing M6 • Always operate the drill at the correct speed for the drill bit L2 WHS Procedure: Plant,
Drilling Cuts size and material drilling Workshop, Tools and
Equipment Safety
Foreign • Feed the drill evenly into the work piece
Bodies • Always clamp work piece to the table before drilling. Never
Eye Injury drill sheet metal unless it is clamped properly
• Work should be positioned in a way to avoid drilling into the
support table
6. Switch Off M4 • Switch off drill and leave area tidy. L2 WHS Procedure: Plant,
Pedestal • Never leave running drill unattended Workshop, Tools and
Drill Equipment Safety

Maintenance M6 • Isolate machine from power source before commencing any L2 WHS Procedure –
maintenance task Isolation of Plant
• Machine must be isolated when guards are removed
• Never attempt to repair a damaged piece of equipment.
• Refer to operating manual for maintenance requirements
• Report any obvious damage of machine to team lead

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task involved Hazards/Risks Risk Level Risk Level
• If machine is to be out of service for a period of time, Place a
Yellow OUT OF SERVICE tags on the machine. This tag can be
removed by the person who placed the tag or by another
authorised person

NAMES OF PEOPLE INVOLVED IN DEVELOPING THE SWMS AND CONSULTATION INDICATION

WORKGROUP SIGNATURE
WORKER NAME (I have been consulted in and understand DATE
this SWMS)

SUPERVISOR NAME:

Matt Knagge Operations 30-9-2020

Nick Vendrasco Workshop 30-9-2020

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