Plant & Equipment Refuelling SWMS
Plant and equipment refuelling on construction and mining sites — diesel, petrol, and LPG refuelling from bowser and drums. Static bonding, spill containment, fire extinguisher, and no-smoking exclusion.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Refuelling mobile plant and equipment with diesel, petrol or LPG from bowsers or drums on construction and mining sites. Activities involve flammable liquids, static discharge risk and environmental contamination potential, triggering WHS Regulation 2025 hazardous chemicals duties and AS 1940:2017 storage and handling controls.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Fire, explosion, severe burns, fatality
Environmental contamination, EPA prosecution
Back, shoulder and crush injuries
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Shut down plant, bond nozzle to tank, enforce 3m no-smoking/ignition exclusion zone before refuelling.
- 2Use spill kit, drip trays and bunded storage; report spills >50L to EPA immediately.
- 3Use drum trolleys or pumps for drum transfer; never lift 205L drums manually.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory storage and handling of flammable liquids on site
Hazardous chemicals risk control and SDS duties
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Petrol vapours create flammable atmosphere within refuelling zone during decanting and bowser operation.
High-risk work requires SWMS before commencement under WHS Reg s291.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS customisable to your site and plant
- ✓State-specific WHS and Dangerous Goods legislation schedule
- ✓Hazard register aligned to AS 1940:2017
- ✓Worker sign-on and review register
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 PCBU primary duty
- AS 1940:2017 Flammable Liquids
- State Dangerous Goods/Environment Protection Acts