Die Cutting SWMS (Printing / Packaging)
Flat-bed and rotary die-cutting on converting presses and clamshell platens. Addresses finger amputation on platen closure, nip-point entanglement at feed rollers, sharp-edge laceration during die changes, noise at press speed, and lockout-tagout during jam clearance.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Flat-bed and rotary die-cutting on converting presses and clamshell platens for printing and packaging. Covers finger amputation at platen closure, nip-point entanglement at feed rollers, sharp die-edge laceration, press noise, and LOTO during jam clearance. Triggers WHS Regulation 2025 Part 3.2 plant duties.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Finger or hand amputation on cutting stroke
Hand drawn into rollers, degloving injury
Deep hand and forearm lacerations
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Interlocked guards on platen and feed zone; two-hand controls preventing closure with hands present.
- 2Apply isolation and LOTO before jam clearance, die changes, or guard removal per AS 4024.
- 3Cut-resistant Level D gloves and die-handling cradles during changeovers; hearing protection above 85 dB(A).
Applicable Codes of Practice
Plant guarding, isolation and risk control duties
Guarding, interlocks and safe machine design standard
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Die-cutter platens exert crush forces capable of severing fingers in the cutting zone.
HRCW work requires documented SWMS before commencement under WHS Reg 2025.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template tailored to die-cutting operations
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT)
- ✓Hazard register covering crush, nip, laceration and noise risks
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS acknowledgement
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2025 Part 3.2 — Plant
- Model Code of Practice — Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace