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Roofing Sheeting

SWMS · SWMS-10224

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 8
  • Roofing
  • Reads on any phone

This Roofing Sheeting Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls for installing a corrugated iron roof, and for using and then dismantling roof edge protection systems.

It takes your crew through 14 job steps, from a falls emergency rescue plan, arriving on site and setting up the work area to checking the weather, fixing edge protection, installing sheeting, tool and chemical use, dismantling edge protection, completion and emergency response.

It suits businesses and contractors in roofing, particularly those installing corrugated iron and edge protection systems: roofing contractors, construction managers, safety officers and anyone overseeing or doing roofing work.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

Preview of the Roofing Sheeting SWMS

Roofing Sheeting

SWMSVersion 8
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

Planning/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 Risk of Falls at Workplaces) 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 Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice) Approval 2020
  • 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 Risk of Falls at Workplaces 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 risk of falls at workplace 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 risk of falls at workplaces- Code of practice 2020
  • 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 Risk of Falls at Workplaces: 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 Risk of Falls at Workplaces - Code of practice 2018
  • 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 risk of falls at workplaces – 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

    Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue Plan

    • Hazard

      Personal injury from fall

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Use a spotter:

        • Trained first aid providers must be available

        • A reliable means to contact emergency services is available.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • SupervisorEnsure the plan is in place
  • 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
    • Hazard

      • Fall from height

      • Impact injuries

      • Fatality

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Conduct risk assessment using ‘WORKING AT HEIGHT RISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST’

      • Based on the Risk Assessment for the task always ensure the highest possible level of controls is adopted.

      • More than one of these measures to reduce risk can be used. For example, engineering controls like edge protection can be implemented with administrative controls like training and use of this SWMS, while wearing PPE (non-slip shoes).

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

      Emergency

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Where the Risk Assessment has identified high-risk tasks, the ‘buddy’ system may be utilised where a second person's presence required at all times

      • Where serious consequence is probable, do not expose both people to the hazard simultaneously. The second person should be within sight, but safely removed from the immediate area

      • The ‘buddy’ must be trained in the specific activities the worker he/she is observing for is undertaking, be properly equipped with emergency equipment, and be capable of undertaking pre-planned rescue or emergency operations where needed.

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

      Asbestos disturbance

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Determine the presence of asbestos/ACM:

        • Competent person to identify if ACM present (e.g. roof, eaves)

        • Obtain as much information as possible on the location, type and condition of ACM

        • If available, obtain a copy of the asbestos register for the site

        • If the older house, try to determine if the roof had ever been asbestos in the past (roof space may still contain hazardous fibres)

        • Do not drill or disturb asbestos unless qualified to do so.

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

      Contact with overhead power lines & services

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Locate:

        • Any electrical cabling, power lines, gas pipes, water pipes, air conditioning ducts before work commencing

        • Power cables should be redirected or isolated for the duration of the work where necessary.

      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

12 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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14 job steps

  1. Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue PlanPut a falls rescue plan in place, with a spotter, trained first aiders and a reliable way to contact emergency services.
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and complete the induction and a JSA, assess the fall risk, check for asbestos and locate services.
  3. Work area set-upSet up exclusion zones, edge protection and safety nets, and isolate the area below the roof work.
  4. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather, reschedule work in extreme conditions and protect workers from heat and cold.
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, fuels and chemicals, and keep mortar and wash water out of drains and waterways.
  6. HousekeepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards, with enough lighting and suitable footwear.
  7. Manual tasksKeep materials close, deliver them to the roof mechanically where possible, and use team lifts and regular breaks.
  8. Fixing edge protection following manufacturers’ instructionsInstall edge protection without working from the roof, using secured ladders and correctly erected mobile scaffolds.
  9. Install sheeting following manufacturers’ instructionsWalk only where battens cross rafters, spread sheets evenly, use fall restraint or arrest and lower tools, never throw them.
  10. Hand & power tool useInspect tools before use, use tested and tagged leads with RCD protection and keep fire protection equipment accessible.
  11. Hazardous chemical use, e.g. silicone, cleaning solutionsFollow the SDS, wear the PPE it names, ventilate the area and wash your hands before eating or drinking.
  12. Dismantling edge protectionCordon off the area and dismantle edge protection in a planned order, never from the roof, lowering every component.
  13. On completionRemove or add barricades, unplug leads before winding them up, sign out on the site register and keep to designated routes.
  14. Emergency responseCall 000, follow the site emergency procedures, give first aid and rescue anyone suspended in a harness straight away.

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