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Use and Refuelling of Portable Generator
Use and Refuelling of Portable Generator
Use and Refuelling of Portable Generator
Remember : Each Safe Work Method Statement should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the Safe Work Method Statement.
All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.
NOTE : Work must be performed in accordance with this SWMS. This SWMS must be kept and be available for inspection until the high risk
construction work to which this SWMS relates is completed. If the SWMS is revised, all versions should be kept. If a notifiable incident occurs
in relation to the high risk construction work in this SWMS, the SWMS must be kept for at least 2 years from the date of the notifiable incident.
(PCBU Name, ABN, Office Address and Phone)
Works Manager:
Contact phone:
Work activity:
High risk
construction
work involves:
Use of explosives
Diving work
YES
Workplace location:
NO
Reviewers signature:
Describe what will be done to control the risk. What will you do to make
the activity as safe as possible?
- Use team lifting to lift off small generators ensuring good grip and
correct lifting posture / technique.
- Forklift or crane to unload medium size generators where available.
Positioning and powering up
generator
- Electrocution
- Strain
- Inhalation of fumes (carbon dioxide)
- Slips and trips
- Noise
- Fire explosion
- Equipment is to be turned off and shut down and allow to cool down
- Spills
- Fire
Shut down generator allowing for enough time for it to cool down
Name of Worker/s
Worker signature/s
PLEASE NOTE: It may be necessary to use more than one page to complete an adequate safe work method statement (SWMS).