Glazing vacuum lifting attachment SWMS, drafted for your job
A vacuum lifter holds a glass panel by suction alone; a leaking pad, a flat battery or a dusty surface can let it go mid-lift. Describe the work and the site: your SWMS is drafted around those details, ready for your crew to check before starting.
A$39per job
However many high-risk activities it covers.
- However many high-risk activities it covers.
- 3 for A$99
- 10 for A$249
- Yearly A$129 for 120
- Monthly A$60 for 10
You review it on site before work starts.
Your Business
Safe Work Method Statement
Version 1
Draft
Glazing vacuum lifting attachment
Site Your site address
Law Your state
High-risk construction work
- Work where powered mobile plant is moving
Job steps, hazards and controls
| 1 | Check the lifter and the glass | Worn pads and dirty glass | High | Inspect pads; clean the surface |
| 2 | Position and engage the vacuum | Weak seal and low reserve | High | Centre pads; watch the gauge settle |
| 3 | Do a test lift | Load shifting off level | High | Lift short; check the seal before moving |
| 4 | Travel and guide the panel | Swing and pinch points | High | Tag lines; people clear of the path |
| 5 | Land and release the vacuum | Sudden drop at release | High | Support the panel; release in sequence |
Illustrative first page. Yours carries your business name only.
What you get
What your glazing vacuum lifting attachment SWMS will contain
An A4 document your crew can read on site, a PDF for the builder and a sign-on register.
- Job and site detailsYour business, the site, the principal contractor, the dates.
- High-risk construction workThe categories your job involves, ticked.
- Step-by-step methodEach step with its hazards, risk rating and controls.
- How controls are checkedWho puts each control in place, monitors and reviews it.
- PPE, plant and permitsEquipment and training the job needs.
- Emergency planAssembly point, first aid, nearest hospital to confirm on site.
- Consultation and reviewWho was consulted, when it is reviewed.
- Sign-on registerYour crew signs by QR or on paper.
High-risk construction work
Categories this task often involves
You tick the ones your job involves. Each ticked category gets its own steps and controls, in your state's wording.
- Work where powered mobile plant is moving
State notes
Rules depend on your state
Pick your state when you start. Your state's regulator publishes the rules and guidance for this work.
Hazards and controls
What goes wrong on a glazing vacuum lifting attachment job, and how the SWMS controls it
These rows are written for this task. Your draft adds the ones your site and method need.
- 1
Panel dropping as a pad loses vacuum
High- Inspect pads and clean the glass surface before engaging
- Watch the vacuum gauge and keep people out from under the load
- 2
Vacuum lost through a flat battery or damaged hose
High- Charge the unit and check the reserve and warning system before lifting
- Check hoses and fittings for leaks at every attach
- 3
Lifter mismatched to a textured or heavy pane
High- Match the lifter, pads and rating to the glass surface and weight
- Use another handling method where the seal cannot be proven
- 4
Panel swinging into workers while it is guided
High- Guide with tag lines and keep hands off the panel edges where possible
- Keep the travel path clear and the load low until it is placed
- 5
Workers under the load at attach and release
High- Attach and detach the lifter while the panel rests on its support
- Never position body parts under a suspended panel
- 6
Sudden release breaking the panel at placement
Medium- Support the panel fully before releasing the vacuum in sequence
- Keep fingers and fixings clear as the pane settles
How the job usually runs
- 1Check the lifter and the glassWorn pads and dirty glass → Inspect pads; clean the surface
- 2Position and engage the vacuumWeak seal and low reserve → Centre pads; watch the gauge settle
- 3Do a test liftLoad shifting off level → Lift short; check the seal before moving
- 4Travel and guide the panelSwing and pinch points → Tag lines; people clear of the path
- 5Land and release the vacuumSudden drop at release → Support the panel; release in sequence
- 6Inspect and store the lifterDamaged pads put away for reuse → Clean and stow pads; charge the unit
PPE for this job
- Cut-resistant gloves
- Safety glasses
- Safety boots
- Safety helmet
- High-visibility clothing near plant
Your draft lists the PPE your site and method need.
After you finalise
Brief your crew and send it to your builder
Crew signs by QR
Send to my builder
PDF and register
Builder sent it back?
Make their changes and re-issue the same job free. Workers re-sign the new version.
Questions
Glazing vacuum lifting attachment SWMS questions
- Last reviewed
- 21 October 2026
- How
- Hazard rows checked against the task; no legal line is stated unless it is logged from primary text.
- Next review
- Every six months, or when the method or rules change
Does it cover manual and powered lifters?
Yes. Name the lifter and the machine carrying it. The draft covers pad and surface checks, the test lift and keeping people out from under the panel for both types.
What if the vacuum alarm sounds mid-lift?
An alarm or falling vacuum gauge is a stop point. The draft covers keeping people clear, landing the panel safely and checking the lifter before another lift.
Does it cover curved or coated glass?
Curved or coated panels need a lifter and pads suited to their surface and weight. Describe the glass; the draft covers suitability checks and choosing another method where a seal cannot be established.
How much does a glazing vacuum lifting attachment SWMS cost?
One job uses 1 SWMS when you finalise: A$39 for one, however many high-risk activities it covers. AI drafting needs a SWMS pack or plan. Packs and Yearly cost less per SWMS.
Is this a template?
No. You describe the job and the site, and the SWMS is drafted for them. You edit anything, then finalise it.
Who checks the SWMS?
You do, with your crew, on site before work starts. The draft gives you a strong starting point; the person running the work makes sure it matches the site.
My builder sent it back. What now?
Open it, make the changes they asked for and re-issue it. Corrections to the same job are free.
How does my crew sign it?
Show the QR code on your phone or print the A4 sign-on sheet. Workers read and sign on their own phones without an account.
Does it work in my state?
Yes. You choose the state before drafting, and the document names the law that applies there. Victoria uses its OHS Regulations.
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