Livestock Yard / Race Work SWMS
SWMS template for livestock yard / race work. Covers Cattle yards, race, loading ramp. 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.
Livestock yard and race work involves drafting, loading and handling cattle through yards, races and loading ramps. Tasks expose workers to crushing, kicks, zoonotic disease and manual handling injuries, triggering WHS Act 2011 s19 PCBU duties and WHS Regulation 2011 risk management obligations under Part 3.1.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Fatal crush, fractures, internal injuries
Serious infectious illness, long-term health impact
Musculoskeletal strains and back injuries
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Use crush with head bail, anti-backing bars and elevated walkways; never enter race with cattle.
- 2Mandatory Q fever vaccination, coveralls, gloves and handwashing per AS/NZS 2243.3 biosafety controls.
- 3Mechanise gate operation, two-person panel lifts, and rotate workers to reduce repetitive strain.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Direct guidance on yard design and cattle handling controls
Risk assessment for gate, panel and restraint handling
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template — fully customisable to your operation
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule covering all 8 Australian jurisdictions
- ✓Pre-populated hazard register with risk ratings and controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register meeting WHS Regulation consultation requirements
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 Part 3.1 — Risk management
- WHS Regulation 2011 r39–44 — Information, training and instruction