Concrete Drilling and Coring

The Concrete Drilling and Coring Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the main hazards and risks from the use of plant and hazardous manual tasks associated with the drilling and coring of concrete floors, walls, etc. using mobile concrete drilling equipment portable drills. The SWMS provides details of the inspections to be carried out before each type of drill is used and the safety precautions (including personal protective equipment requirements) to be observed when using concrete drilling and coring plant and equipment. (Note: Due to significant variations in Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) requirements between states and territories, reference to regulations, codes of practice and guidance material in each jurisdiction is recommended.) (See SWMS0437 – Silica – Respirable Crystalline (RCS)).