Hydraulic fluid assemblies SWMS, drafted for your job
Hydraulic circuits can hold pressure after shutdown, and disconnecting a hose can release fluid or drop a cylinder-supported load onto the repair crew. Describe the job and site so your SWMS reflects the work, then review the draft with the crew 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
Hydraulic fluid assemblies
Site Your site address
Law Your state
High-risk construction work
Job steps, hazards and controls
| 1 | Identify circuit and isolate energy | Stored pressure and supported loads | High | Lower or prop loads; isolate all sources |
| 2 | Release pressure and cool the circuit | Accumulator energy and hot oil | High | Use designated pressure release; verify before opening |
| 3 | Remove and assemble components | Heavy cylinders and wrong fittings | High | Cradle components; match fittings to circuit specifications |
| 4 | Test behind a controlled boundary | Fluid injection and joint failure | High | Guard the test; keep people clear of pressurised joints |
| 5 | Depressurise and restore the machine | Residual leaks and unexpected movement | High | Release test pressure; inspect and restore through the planned sequence |
Illustrative first page. Yours carries your business name only.
What you get
What your hydraulic fluid assemblies 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
High-risk work on this job
This task is not usually high-risk construction work. If your job involves any category, tick it when you start and the SWMS covers it.
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 hydraulic fluid assemblies 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
Fluid injection from hydraulic hose leaks during testing
High- Inspect hoses and use a guarded test arrangement with people clear of pressurised joints
- Use a remote leak detection method; never search with hands or touch a suspected leak
- 2
Cylinder-supported plant dropping when a hose is disconnected
High- Lower attachments or fit designed mechanical supports before isolating the hydraulic circuit
- Check the load is supported independently of hydraulic pressure
- 3
Accumulator pressure released while opening hydraulic fittings
High- Isolate all energy sources and release stored pressure through the designated procedure
- Verify pressure is gone before loosening fittings; do not bleed through a loosened connection
- 4
Hot hydraulic oil splashing during hose removal
High- Let the system cool and confirm pressure release before opening it
- Drain into a contained vessel and wear splash protection
- 5
Wrong hose or fitting failing in the hydraulic assembly
High- Match hoses, seals and fittings to the circuit and fluid using the equipment specifications
- Use the specified assembly method and inspect the finished connection before testing
- 6
Heavy hydraulic cylinder rolling from the repair bench
High- Use lifting gear and a cradle to position and restrain the cylinder
- Keep fingers clear of mounting eyes while aligning pins
- 7
Spilled hydraulic fluid under the assembly work area
Medium- Use drip trays and cap disconnected hoses and ports
- Clean spills before moving cylinders or test equipment across the floor
How the job usually runs
- 1Identify circuit and isolate energyStored pressure and supported loads → Lower or prop loads; isolate all sources
- 2Release pressure and cool the circuitAccumulator energy and hot oil → Use designated pressure release; verify before opening
- 3Remove and assemble componentsHeavy cylinders and wrong fittings → Cradle components; match fittings to circuit specifications
- 4Test behind a controlled boundaryFluid injection and joint failure → Guard the test; keep people clear of pressurised joints
- 5Depressurise and restore the machineResidual leaks and unexpected movement → Release test pressure; inspect and restore through the planned sequence
PPE for this job
- Splash goggles
- Face shield for draining
- Fluid-resistant gloves
- Safety boots
- Protective work clothing
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
Hydraulic fluid assemblies 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 changing hoses with an accumulator fitted?
Yes. Describe the accumulator and circuit. The draft covers isolation, mechanical load support and the designated pressure-release method; verify stored energy is gone before opening a fitting and review the procedure against the machine.
Can it include pressure testing the finished assembly?
Yes. Describe the test equipment and assembly. The draft covers rated components, guarding, exclusion and remote leak checks, with pressure released before adjustments; check the method against the equipment specifications.
How much does a hydraulic fluid assemblies 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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