Other Industries
Safe Work Method Statements for Non-Construction Industry Operations
Safe Work Method Statements for operations outside the traditional construction sector, covering mobile food service, hospitality equipment, roadside trading, and related activities.
Other Industries SWMS
- Coffee Machine Installation and Repair SWMSSWMS for coffee machine installation repair operations
- Food Beverage Mobile Service Safe Work Method StatementSWMS for mobile food and beverage service operations
- Kitchen Service Safe Work Method StatementSWMS for commercial kitchen service and maintenance operations
- Roadside Trading Safe Work Method StatementSWMS for roadside trading operations
- Vending Machine Installation and Restocking SWMSSWMS for vending machine installation and restocking operations
- Wood Fired Pizza Oven Mobile Safe Work Method StatementSWMS for mobile wood-fired pizza oven operations at events, markets, and public locations
What is Other Industries work?
This category includes SWMS for mobile food and beverage service, coffee machine installation and repair, vending machine installation and restocking, roadside trading, kitchen service, and wood-fired pizza oven operations. These activities involve unique hazards including burns from hot equipment, manual handling, food safety risks, and public interaction.
Why it matters
Work Health and Safety legislation applies to all businesses, not just construction. PCBUs must identify hazards and implement controls regardless of industry. SWMS documentation demonstrates due diligence and protects workers from foreseeable injuries.
Main hazards
- Burns from Hot EquipmentMobile food service and kitchen operations involve significant burn risks from hot surfaces, steam, open flames, and cooking oil. Workers must maintain safe distances from heat sources and use appropriate PPE.
- Manual Handling of Heavy AppliancesCoffee machines, vending machines, and catering equipment can be extremely heavy. Improper lifting techniques or inadequate equipment can cause musculoskeletal injuries.
- Public Interaction and Traffic HazardsRoadside trading and mobile food service operations expose workers to traffic and public interaction risks. Appropriate traffic management and pedestrian control measures are essential.
Questions
Do non-construction businesses need SWMS?
While SWMS are specifically required for high-risk construction work under WHS Regulations, all businesses must manage work health and safety risks. A SWMS-style document is best practice for documenting hazard controls in any industry. Many insurers and commercial clients also require documented safety procedures regardless of industry.