Introducing our Safe Work Method Statement Template for Wheel Balancer, designed to be a helpful tool for ensuring the safety of your workers and complying with relevant regulations. Here are some of the key features that make this product an excellent addition to your toolbox:

• Pre-filled and Comprehensive: Our template comes pre-filled with relevant information and details about the project, ensuring that all the essential components are covered.
• Fully Editable and Customisable: The template is easily editable in Microsoft Word format, allowing you to customise it to your specific needs and requirements.
• Includes Project Scope and Details: Our template includes detailed information about the project scope and relevant details, giving you a clear understanding of the project’s goals and objectives.
• Checklist of High-Risk Machinery: The template also includes a checklist of any high-risk machinery on-site, ensuring that all potential hazards are identified and managed.
• Records Staff Training: You can record any staff training in the space provided, ensuring that everyone is up-to-date on the latest safety procedures.
• Before and After Risk Ratings: Our template includes before and after risk ratings, enabling you to monitor the effectiveness of your safety measures.
• Includes Resources for Legislative References: To assist with compliance, our template includes resources for legislative references to ensure that you remain up-to-date with relevant regulations.
• Includes PPE Requirements: Our template lists all the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the task, ensuring that your team is well-equipped to handle the job safely.
• Includes Risk Assessment and Matrix: Our template includes a risk assessment and risk assessment matrix to help identify, evaluate, and manage risks throughout the project.
• Includes Checklist for Comprehensive Coverage: Our template includes a comprehensive checklist to ensure that all the necessary requirements have been covered when implementing the SWMS.
• Sign-Off Page for All Workers and Responsible Persons: To ensure accountability and traceability, our template includes a sign-off page for all workers and responsible persons to confirm their understanding and agreement to the SWMS.
• Suitable for Large Contracts and Tenders: Our template is suitable for large contracts and tenders, including tier 1 contractual work.
• Instantly Delivered Download: As soon as you purchase our template, it will be available for instant download, allowing you to get started immediately.

Overall, our Safe Work Method Statement Template for Wheel Balancer is easy to use, easy to customise, and designed to help you ensure the safety of your workers while complying with relevant regulations. We hope that this product will be a valuable addition to your safety procedures and help you achieve a safer and more efficient workplace.

Here is some safety information regarding working with a wheel balancer.

Purpose: The purpose of this Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is to outline the steps involved in using a wheel balancer safely to ensure the health and safety of all workers involved in the task.

Scope: This SWMS applies to all workers involved in using a wheel balancer to balance vehicle wheels.

Hazards and Risks:

• Risk of injury due to pinching, crushing or entanglement in moving parts
• Risk of injury due to manual handling of heavy wheel assemblies
• Risk of eye injury from flying debris
• Risk of electrical shock due to the use of electrical equipment
• Risk of tripping or slipping due to poor housekeeping or inappropriate footwear
• Risk of hearing loss from exposure to noise

Control Measures:

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Workers must wear appropriate PPE including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.
• Workers must wear appropriate footwear with good grip.

2. Machine Safety

• Workers must check that the wheel balancer is in good working condition and safe to use before starting work.
• Workers must ensure that all guards are in place and secure.
• Workers must never operate the wheel balancer if it is damaged or if the guards are not in place.

3. Manual Handling

• Workers must follow safe manual handling practices when moving heavy wheel assemblies.
• Workers must use mechanical aids where possible, such as trolleys or hoists, to reduce the risk of injury.

4. Housekeeping

• Workers must maintain a tidy work area free from trip hazards.
• Workers must clean up any spills or debris immediately.

5. Electrical Safety

• Workers must never use the wheel balancer if the electrical cords or plugs are damaged.
• Workers must ensure that the electrical supply is safe and stable before starting work.
• Workers must use only grounded electrical outlets and cords.

6. Operational Safety

• Workers must follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the wheel balancer.
• Workers must ensure that the wheel is properly mounted on the wheel balancer before starting work.
• Workers must ensure that the wheel balancer is properly calibrated before use.

Emergency Procedures: In the event of an emergency, workers must follow the following procedures:

• Turn off the wheel balancer and unplug it from the electrical outlet.
• If a worker is injured, provide first aid as necessary and seek medical attention immediately.
• Report the incident to the supervisor and complete an incident report form.

Review: This SWMS will be reviewed annually or as necessary in response to changes in the work environment or to new information about hazards and risks.