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Builders Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Combo

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A set of 53 SWMS and one plan for builders and building contractors.

The SWMS cover site establishment, carpentry, roofing, scaffolding, plumbing and drainage, glazing and painting. It also includes Construction HSEQ Site Management Plan.

Each document is the same one sold on its own, so you get every update to it. Together they cost 28 template credits instead of 54.

Preview of the Height Access Equipment SWMS

Height Access Equipment

SWMSVersion 11
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job site address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
—

Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work (HRCW)

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • FallsRisk of a person falling more than two metres. Note: in some jurisdictions this is three metres.
  • Mobile PlantWork in an area where there is any movement of powered mobile plant

Working with a risk of a fall over 2 metres

The fall from height hierarchy of control level considered when establishing controls:

  • L1Work on the ground or solid construction, not chosen
  • L2Use a passive fall restraint system, e.g. guard rails, scaffolding, EWP, not chosen
  • L3Use a work positioning system, e.g. travel restraint, rope access, not chosen
  • L4Use a fall arrest system, e.g. safety harness, catch platforms, not chosen
  • L5Implement administrative controls, e.g. signage or instruction, not chosen

No level has been chosen yet.

Planning and preparation

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements

  • Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

  • Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. (specify the hold points)

Training/licence

  • All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card

  • Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.

  • Trained First Aider on site

  • All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs

  • Attend all site inductions/briefings

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

  • Only carry out work related to the contract

  • Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitor/review

  • All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences

  • SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident

  • If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit

  • People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS

  • The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS

  • SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident

  • Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

Australian Government

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011

Codes of practice

  • Work Health and Safety (First Aid in the Workplace) Code of Practice 2015
  • Work Health and Safety (How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks) Code of Practice 2015
  • Work Health and Safety (Managing the Work Environment and Facilities) Code of Practice 2015
  • Work Health and Safety (Construction Work) Code of Practice 2015

Australian Capital Territory

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Codes of practice

  • Work Health and Safety (First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice) Approval 2020
  • Work Health and Safety (How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice) Approval 2025
  • Work Health and Safety (Managing the Work Environment and Facilities) Code of Practice 2025
  • Work Health and Safety (Construction Work Code of Practice) Approval 2025

Queensland

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Codes of practice

  • First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice 2021
  • How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2021
  • Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice 2021

New South Wales

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025

Codes of practice

  • First Aid in the workplace code of practice 2020
  • How to manage work health and safety risks code of practice 2019
  • Managing the work environment and facilities code of practice 2019
  • Construction work code of practice 2019

Northern Territory

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011

Codes of practice

  • First aid in the workplace – Code of practice 2022
  • How to manage work health and safety risks - Code of practice 2026
  • Managing the work environment and facilities - Code of practice 2026
  • Construction work - code of practice 2026

South Australia

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2012
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2012

Codes of practice

  • First Aid in the Workplace: Code of practice 2020
  • How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks: Code of practice 2020
  • Managing the Work Environment and Facilities: Code of practice 2020
  • Construction work Code of Practice 2024

Tasmania

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2012
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022

Codes of practice

  • First Aid in the Workplace - Code of practice 2020
  • How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks - Code of practice 2024
  • Managing the Work Environment and Facilities - Code of practice 2024
  • Construction Work - Code of practice 2024

Western Australia

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2020
  • Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022

Codes of practice

  • First aid in the workplace - Code of Practice 2022
  • How to manage work health and safety risks – Code of practice 2022
  • Managing the work environment and facilities – Code of practice 2022
  • Construction work – Code of practice 2022

Victoria

Acts and regulations

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
  • Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Sun Protection
  • Safety Harness

Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Long and loose hair must be tied back.

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions

    • Hazard

      Personal injury, property damage &/or environmental incident

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • The vehicle should be positioned in a safe location, clear of traffic/vehicles/pedestrians during equipment delivery and materials removal (deploy physical barriers, caution signs as necessary)

      • Do not park illegally

      • Identify and obey all safety-related signage (check site entry requirements)

      • Report to Site Supervisor

      • Ensure site-specific induction undertaken

      • Assess mobile phone reception

      • The worksite is exactly as detailed in Terms of Agreement or contract

      • Complete a JSA specifying the control measures for unanticipated hazards.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • SupervisorCheck the site and conduct JSA where necessary

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

16 more job steps, from Work area set-up to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What you save

TemplateJob stepsOn its own
Height Access Equipment17$89.95 · 1 credit
Internal External Lock-Up Fix Stage Carpentry15$89.95 · 1 credit
Painting and Decorating15$89.95 · 1 credit
Roof Work14$89.95 · 1 credit
Glazing15$89.95 · 1 credit
Mobile Plant Working Near-Around8$89.95 · 1 credit
Retaining Wall19$89.95 · 1 credit
Roof Edge Protection16$89.95 · 1 credit
Garage Door Installation14$89.95 · 1 credit
Insulation - Batts Installation12$89.95 · 1 credit
Erecting Fixed Scaffold14$89.95 · 1 credit
Plumbing Drainage18$89.95 · 1 credit
Final Building Clean Before Handover to Client10$89.95 · 1 credit
Rough-in Final Fit-out Plumbing18$89.95 · 1 credit
Timber Floor Laying13$89.95 · 1 credit
Skip Bin11$89.95 · 1 credit
Concrete Boom or Line Pumping15$89.95 · 1 credit
Traffic Corridor - Establishing a Safe Work Zone8$89.95 · 1 credit
Construction Labourer16$89.95 · 1 credit
Temporary Fencing11$89.95 · 1 credit
Plasterboard16$89.95 · 1 credit
Decking19$89.95 · 1 credit
Brick and Block Laying22$89.95 · 1 credit
Concrete Foundations Excavating - Pouring17$89.95 · 1 credit
EWP, Boom, Cherry Picker and Scissor Lift12$89.95 · 1 credit
Fencing16$89.95 · 1 credit
Duct Work Installation11$89.95 · 1 credit
Working in Roof Spaces8$89.95 · 1 credit
Construction Site Visitor7$89.95 · 1 credit
Overhead Electric Lines - Working Near6$89.95 · 1 credit
Earthmoving Equipment23$89.95 · 1 credit
Timber Floor Sanding and Finishing14$89.95 · 1 credit
Cladding12$89.95 · 1 credit
Cabinet Installation12$89.95 · 1 credit
Air Conditioning Installation16$89.95 · 1 credit
Construction HSEQ Site Management Plan0$89.95 · 1 credit
Dogman12$89.95 · 1 credit
Rendering14$89.95 · 1 credit
Electrical New Installation20$89.95 · 1 credit
Powered Non-powered Tools12$89.95 · 1 credit
Plumbing Gas Fitting21$89.95 · 1 credit
Manual Handling18$89.95 · 1 credit
Carpet Laying14$89.95 · 1 credit
Tiling14$89.95 · 1 credit
Awnings Blinds Curtains Installation14$89.95 · 1 credit
Excavation Near Assets13$89.95 · 1 credit
Plumbing - Water Meter Installation16$89.95 · 1 credit
Concrete Slab on Ground17$89.95 · 1 credit
Waterproofing12$89.95 · 1 credit
Floating Floor Laying14$89.95 · 1 credit
Aluminium Window Door Frame Installation15$89.95 · 1 credit
Framing and Trusses - Timber-Steel15$89.95 · 1 credit
Site Establishment11$89.95 · 1 credit
Port-a-loo Service8$89.95 · 1 credit
Bought one by one$4,857.30 · 54 credits
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