Power Press Operation SWMS (Mechanical / Hydraulic)
Mechanical and hydraulic power press operation for stamping, blanking, piercing, and forming operations. Covers die setup and removal, two-hand anti-tie-down control inspection, light curtain alignment and muting zone restrictions, die-setting LOTO procedure, flywheel/clutch brake inspection, single-stroke vs continuous-mode selection authorisation, and die-change permit requirement.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Power press operation covering mechanical and hydraulic stamping, blanking, piercing and forming. Includes die setup and removal, two-hand control inspection, light curtain alignment, die-setting LOTO, clutch/brake checks and stroke-mode authorisation. WHS Regulation 2025 Part 3.2 plant duties and AS 4024.1601 safeguarding requirements apply throughout.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Hand amputation, fatal crush injury
Crushing of setter inside press
Eye injury, lacerations, hearing damage
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Verify two-hand anti-tie-down controls and light curtains daily per AS 4024.1601 before production.
- 2Apply full LOTO and safety blocks during die setting; permit required for mode changes.
- 3Inspect clutch/brake stop-time monthly; enclose die area; mandatory safety glasses and hearing protection.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Plant risk control, guarding and registration duties
Mandatory safeguarding, controls and stop-time requirements
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Press ram exerts multi-tonne closing force causing amputation and crushing at die zone each stroke.
HRCW triggers mandatory SWMS under WHS Reg 2025 r.291 before work starts.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS customisable to your press and dies
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (all 8 jurisdictions)
- ✓Press operation hazard register with risk ratings
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS acknowledgement
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s.19 primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2025 r.291 HRCW SWMS requirement
- AS 4024.1601 Safeguarding of power presses