Apiary / Beekeeping Operations SWMS
SWMS template for apiary / beekeeping operations. Covers Hive inspection, honey extraction, apiary site work.. 8-state AU coverage, CIH-reviewed editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Apiary and beekeeping operations involve hive inspection, honey extraction and apiary site work where workers face bee stings, manual handling of heavy supers and elevated hive access. WHS Regulation 2011 and state codes require a documented SWMS controlling sting anaphylaxis, musculoskeletal injury and fall risks before work commences.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Fatal anaphylactic shock without rapid adrenaline
Acute back, shoulder injuries
Fractures from working above 2m
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Issue full bee suits, gloves, veil; carry EpiPen and document worker allergy screening pre-task.
- 2Limit super lift weight, use mechanical hive lifters or two-person lifts above 16kg.
- 3Use stable platforms or ladders compliant with AS/NZS 1892 for elevated hive access.
Applicable Codes of Practice
High Risk Construction Work — work at height over 2m
Mandatory controls for repetitive heavy super lifting
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Accessing stacked hives, elevated apiary sites or rooftop installations exceeds 2m fall threshold.
SWMS mandatory before HRCW; PCBU faces penalties up to $30,000.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template (CIH-reviewed)
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (8 jurisdictions)
- ✓Hazard register aligned to apiary operations
- ✓Worker sign-on and consultation register
Related legislation
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011
- AS/NZS 1892 Portable Ladders