Help ensure compliance & protect your team with this industry-leading SWMS. This Using a BBQ Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides a structured approach to identifying and controlling risks associated with operating a BBQ in a work environment. It outlines hazard controls, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices to help businesses adhere to Australian workplace safety standards while ensuring worker and public safety.
 
Hazards & Control Measures Covered:
1️⃣ Planning & Risk Assessment:
Site Induction & Hazard Awareness: Ensures all workers are briefed on BBQ safety procedures and potential hazards before starting.
Manual Handling of BBQ & Equipment: Requires safe lifting techniques, proper grip, and ensuring the BBQ is placed in a stable, hazard-free area.
Faulty Equipment Risks: Ensures pre-use inspection of BBQ and gas connections to confirm they are in safe working condition.
2️⃣ BBQ Operation & Fire Safety:
Burns from Hot Surfaces & Superheated Food: Requires the use of utensils instead of hands when handling food and surfaces.
Fire & Heat Exposure: Ensures the BBQ is kept away from flammable materials and a fire extinguisher/blanket is available on-site.
Safe Shutdown Procedures: Workers must turn off the gas first, followed by the BBQ unit, to clear the gas line before storage.
3️⃣ Manual Handling & Transport Risks:
Safe Movement of BBQ & Equipment: Workers must use correct lifting techniques, secure equipment during transport, and ensure gas bottles are disconnected and stored safely.
Traffic & Property Damage During Transport: Ensures designated transport procedures and keeping the public/property owner clear when moving the BBQ.
4️⃣ Worksite Housekeeping & Environmental Changes:
Trip & Slip Hazards from Equipment Placement: Requires the BBQ to be set up in a stable location away from walkways.
Unexpected Environmental Changes: Work must stop immediately if environmental conditions change, requiring a reassessment of risks.
5️⃣ Emergency Preparedness & Response:
Emergency Fire Response: Workers must be trained in the use of firefighting equipment and know the location of emergency isolation switches.
Accident & Incident Reporting: All injuries, near misses, or unsafe conditions must be reported to a supervisor immediately.
First Aid Procedures: Workers must be aware of the location of first aid kits and trained personnel in case of burns or other injuries.
 
Key Features of the SWMS:
Regulatory Compliance: Helps you align with Australian workplace safety laws for BBQ use in work environments.
Hazard Identification & Risk Control: Comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate fire, burns, and manual handling dangers.
Emergency Preparedness: Clear response plans for fire incidents, burns, and emergency evacuations.
Fully Customisable Content: Easily editable to suit specific job sites and work environments.
 
Who is This SWMS Suitable For?
This Using a BBQ SWMS is essential for:
Construction & Industrial Worksites Hosting Events
Catering & Hospitality Businesses
Community & Workplace BBQ Events
Any Workplace Using BBQs for Food Preparation
 
Additional Resources:
Included with the purchase is a free copy of our Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List.
 
Ensure your workforce is equipped with the right procedures for using a BBQ safely. Download the Using a BBQ SWMS today and help maintain a safe and compliant workplace.