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Underground Development SWMS (Drill & Blast)

Underground drive development using drill-and-blast jumbo. Covers face inspection after blast (minimum 30-minute re-entry protocol), scaling procedure, ground support installation (resin bolts, mesh, fibrecrete), primer and detonator handling, face charge-up sequence, blast exclusion zone management, and DPM monitoring requirements.

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This SWMS covers Underground drive development using drill-and-blast jumbo. Covers face inspection after blast (minimum 30-minute re-entry protocol), scaling procedure, ground support installation (resin bolts, mesh, fibrecrete), primer and detonator handling, face charge-up sequence, blast exclusion zone management, and DPM monitoring requirements. Authored against WHS (Mines) Regulation 2022; AS 2187 Part 2 (Explosives — storage and use); Queensland SIMTARS MDG 1014 ground support guidelines and the relevant Safe Work Australia Codes of Practice. CIH-reviewed. Editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.

Hazards identified

14 hazards covered, sorted by priority.

TBD hazard 1 for Underground DevelopmentHIGH

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 2 for Underground DevelopmentHIGH

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 3 for Underground DevelopmentHIGH

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 4 for Underground DevelopmentMEDIUM

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 5 for Underground DevelopmentMEDIUM

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 6 for Underground DevelopmentMEDIUM

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 7 for Underground DevelopmentMEDIUM

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 8 for Underground DevelopmentLOW

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 9 for Underground DevelopmentLOW

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 10 for Underground DevelopmentLOW

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 11 for Underground DevelopmentLOW

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 12 for Underground DevelopmentLOW

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 13 for Underground DevelopmentLOW

TBD consequence — author this in Phase 6 enrichment.

TBD hazard 14 for Underground DevelopmentLOW

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

0
Ground fall (WHS Mines Reg Part 4 principal hazard); explosive use (Category 3 — licensed shotfirer required); diesel particulate matter (DPM) exposure underground

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 14 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 Underground Development — author in Phase 6.

Related legislation

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (model)
  • WHS (Mines) Regulation 2022; AS 2187 Part 2 (Explosives — storage and use); Queensland SIMTARS MDG 1014 ground support guidelines

Frequently asked questions

Is a SWMS legally required for underground development?

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 (Mines) Regulation 2022; AS 2187 Part 2 (Explosives — storage and use); Queensland SIMTARS MDG 1014 ground support guidelines
HRCW Category
Ground fall (WHS Mines Reg Part 4 principal hazard); explosive use (Category 3 — licensed shotfirer required); diesel particulate matter (DPM) exposure underground
Hazards Identified
14 hazards with controls
Format
Editable DOCX (Microsoft Word)
Author
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Delivery
Instant download after payment