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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.

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This SWMS covers 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. Authored against WHS Regulation 2025 Part 3.2 (Plant); AS 4024 Safety of machinery series; Model Code of Practice — Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace. and the relevant Safe Work Australia Codes of Practice. CIH-reviewed. Editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.

Hazards identified

10 hazards covered, sorted by priority.

TBD hazard 1 for Die CuttingHIGH

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 2 for Die CuttingHIGH

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 3 for Die CuttingHIGH

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 4 for Die CuttingMEDIUM

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 5 for Die CuttingMEDIUM

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 6 for Die CuttingMEDIUM

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 7 for Die CuttingMEDIUM

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 8 for Die CuttingLOW

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 9 for Die CuttingLOW

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 10 for Die CuttingLOW

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

Control measures

Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.

  1. 1TBD control 1 — author in Phase 6
  2. 2TBD control 2 — author in Phase 6
  3. 3TBD control 3 — author in Phase 6
  4. 4TBD control 4 — author in Phase 6
  5. 5TBD control 5 — author in Phase 6
  6. 6TBD control 6 — author in Phase 6
  7. 7TBD control 7 — author in Phase 6
  8. 8TBD control 8 — author in Phase 6
  9. 9TBD control 9 — author in Phase 6
  10. 10TBD control 10 — author in Phase 6

Applicable Codes of Practice

Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (Safe Work Australia, 2018)⚖ Legally binding · 1 Jul 2026

Core risk-management framework applicable to all work subject to Model WHS Regulations.

High-Risk Construction Work triggered

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Category 13: Powered mobile plant — die-cutter platens exert crush forces capable of severing fingers on contact with the cutting zone.

TBD — author in Phase 6.

Legal consequence

TBD — author in Phase 6.

Who this is for

  • TBD audience 1 — author in Phase 6
  • TBD audience 2
  • TBD audience 3

What you receive

  • Editable Microsoft Word (.docx) document delivered within 24 hours of payment.
  • Title page with company details and revision date fields.
  • Hazard register covering the 10 hazards identified in this SWMS.
  • Hierarchy-of-control measures cross-referenced to the applicable Codes of Practice.
  • Legislation schedule pre-populated per Australian state.

Worked example

TBD worked example for Die Cutting — author in Phase 6.

Related legislation

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (model)
  • WHS Regulation 2025 Part 3.2 (Plant); AS 4024 Safety of machinery series; Model Code of Practice — Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace.

Frequently asked questions

Is a SWMS legally required for die cutting?

TBD — author in Phase 6 per the master spec.

What do I receive after payment?

Editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment to the email you provide at checkout.

Is the template state-specific?

Yes — 8 state variants (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, ACT) with jurisdiction-specific legislation schedules.

What's in this SWMS

Document details

Regulation
WHS Regulation 2025 Part 3.2 (Plant); AS 4024 Safety of machinery series; Model Code of Practice — Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace.
HRCW Category
Category 13: Powered mobile plant — die-cutter platens exert crush forces capable of severing fingers on contact with the cutting zone.
Hazards Identified
10 hazards with controls
Format
Editable DOCX (Microsoft Word)
Author
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Delivery
Instant download after payment