Safe Work Method Statement Timber Roof Trusses
Method Statement for Installation of Roof Trusses
The SWMS roof trusses assesses the risk following the hazard identification process for roof truss construction and the subsequent implementation of risk controls to manage risk.
Trusses safe work method statement requires control measures be implemented per the hierarchy of risk controls when undertaking roof truss installation.
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Roof Work Method Statement
Workplace Safety has conducted a comprehensive hazard analysis for roof truss framing, e.g. how to build roof trusses with risk controls developed for identified hazards per risk controls hierarchy.
Assess and review health and safety practices in the workplace to control risk
WHS consultation for the identification of hazards with the construction of roof trusses
Risk assessment to identify workplace hazards and risks likely to result in serious bodily injury or death
Health and safety planning for how to erect roof trusses, e.g. minimise risks through the planning process
WHS consultation and participation processes ensure adequate health and safety communication
Workplace environmental hazards, e.g. trenches and excavations, working at heights, overhead power lines
Slip trips and falls in the workplace having the potential to result in slips, trips and falls injuries
Implementation of controls for roof truss construction, e.g. isolation of hazards and services in hazardous areas for lifting operation safety
Safety information for employees to manage risks
Method to minimise risk when measuring to mark roof truss members to be cut
Tools and equipment used in the construction of roof framing with trusses
Cutting tools to cut roof truss components, e.g. circular saw, drop saw and the like
Setting out roof trusses
Electrical hazards and control measures for high voltage power lines, e.g. power line clearance requirements, electrical safety isolation procedures
Electrical spotter to warn persons working in the vicinity of electricity lines, e.g. distance from power lines for cranes
Persons operating a crane are to undertake safe working load calculations per crane load chart against the crane's rated lifting capacity
Lifting slings and chains, e.g. roof truss lifting equipment used to lift roof trusses shall be selected and inspected by a dogger per lifting equipment inspection requirements
Crane safety for operating crane when lifting roof truss components identifies potential crane lifting hazards, e.g. ground bearing pressure, exclusion zone for lifting operations, lifting operation hazards
Erect roof trusses per roof truss plan, e.g. spacing for roof trusses, roof truss bracing details
Secure roof trusses and roof truss components per roof truss drawings and roof truss installation guide, e.g. roof truss to top plate connection
Installation of roof truss tie-downs and roof truss bracing to prevent roof truss uplift
Roof truss plan shall specify the required roof truss fixings and roof truss anchors per standard roof truss design
Hazard controls for drilling materials to erect roof trusses, masonry materials may result in silica dust exposure
Working at height on ladders, scaffolding and elevated work platforms when undertaking roof construction
Hazardous chemicals used in connection with roof framing, e.g. chemical anchors, liquid nails
Hazardous manual tasks in connection with the construction of roof trusses
Personal protective equipment, e.g. PPE goggles, PPE gloves, PPE working at height
Health and safety training for workers, e.g. carpentry training for the construction of roof trusses
Workplace housekeeping incorporating material handling and storage safety
Legislative and regulatory requirements for compliance with WHS legislation, e.g. roof truss regulations, roof truss building code and WHS standards
Monitoring controls, e.g. assessment and review the effectiveness of control measures
Carpentry tasks and activities in connection with truss roof framing construction
SWMS Carpentry
Erect Roof Trusses SWMS
SWMS Installing roof trusses shall assess the risk of construction high-risk activities for timber floor framing construction.
High-risk work activities that may expose workers to WHS hazards are likely to include but not be limited to:
Plant and equipment used in the work task
Fit, position and secure roof truss members
Work at height, e.g. fall from heights
Use of hand and power tools
Other roof truss installation hazards
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to a PCBU, officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by WHS legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is achieved through the:
Identification of hazards
Assessment of risks
Elimination of hazards
Control of risks, e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved by:
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures
Amending the SOP to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Health and safety legislation requires a PCBU to so far as is reasonably practicable eliminate risk and if it is not reasonably practicable to do so, then minimise the risk to persons.
PCBU responsibilities require a person conducting a business or undertaking to manage risks if they:
Engage workers to undertake work for them, or if they direct or influence work carried out by workers
May put the health and safety of other people at risk from the conduct of their business or undertaking
Manage or control the workplace or fixtures, fittings or plant at the workplace
Design, manufacture, import or supply plant, substances or structures for use at a workplace
Install, construct or commission plant or structures at a workplace
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
SWMS Elements
The elements of a SWMS (safe work method statement) must:
Identify the work task or activity that is high risk construction work.
Identify the hazards relating to the high risk construction work and risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified.
Specify the measures to be implemented for controlling the risk per risk controls hierarchy.
Explain how control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to minimise risk.
SWMS Duty of Care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change.
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
SWMS Elements
The elements of a SWMS (safe work method statement) must:
Identify the work task or activity that is high risk construction work.
Identify the hazards relating to the high risk construction work and risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified.
Specify the measures to be implemented for controlling the risk per risk controls hierarchy.
Explain how control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to minimise risk.
SWMS Duty of Care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change.
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
SWMS Elements
The elements of a SWMS (safe work method statement) must:
Identify the work task or activity that is high risk construction work.
Identify the hazards relating to the high risk construction work and risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified.
Specify the measures to be implemented for controlling the risk per risk controls hierarchy.
Explain how control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to minimise risk.
SWMS Duty of Care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change.
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
SWMS Elements
The elements of a SWMS (safe work method statement) must:
Identify the work task or activity that is high risk construction work.
Identify the hazards relating to the high risk construction work and risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified.
Specify the measures to be implemented for controlling the risk per risk controls hierarchy.
Explain how control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to minimise risk.
SWMS Duty of Care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change.
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
SWMS Elements
The elements of a SWMS (safe work method statement) must:
Identify the work task or activity that is high risk construction work.
Identify the hazards relating to the high risk construction work and risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified.
Specify the measures to be implemented for controlling the risk per risk controls hierarchy.
Explain how control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to minimise risk.
SWMS Duty of Care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change.
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to a PCBU, officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by WHS legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is achieved through the:
Identification of hazards
Assessment of risks
Elimination of hazards
Control of risks, e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved by:
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures
Amending the SWMS to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a PCBU who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to a PCBU, officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by WHS legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is achieved through the:
Identification of hazards
Assessment of risks
Elimination of hazards
Control of risks, e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved by:
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures
Amending the SWMS to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a PCBU who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to a PCBU, officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by WHS legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is achieved through the:
Identification of hazards
Assessment of risks
Elimination of hazards
Control of risks, e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved by:
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures
Amending the SOP to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Health and safety legislation requires a PCBU to so far as is reasonably practicable eliminate risk and if it is not reasonably practicable to do so, then minimise the risk to persons.
PCBU responsibilities require a person conducting a business or undertaking to manage risks if they:
Engage workers to undertake work for them, or if they direct or influence work carried out by workers
May put the health and safety of other people at risk from the conduct of their business or undertaking
Manage or control the workplace or fixtures, fittings or plant at the workplace
Design, manufacture, import or supply plant, substances or structures for use at a workplace
Install, construct or commission plant or structures at a workplace
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to a PCBU, officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by WHS legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is achieved through the:
Identification of hazards
Assessment of risks
Elimination of hazards
Control of risks, e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved by:
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures
Amending the SWMS to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a PCBU who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to a PCBU, officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by WHS legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is achieved through the:
Identification of hazards
Assessment of risks
Elimination of hazards
Control of risks, e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved by:
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures
Amending the SWMS to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a PCBU who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed
SWMS Elements
The elements of a SWMS (safe work method statement) must:
Identify the work task or activity that is high risk construction work.
Identify the hazards relating to the high risk construction work and risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified.
Specify the measures to be implemented for controlling the risk per risk controls hierarchy.
Explain how control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to minimise risk.
SWMS Duty of Care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change.
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to a PCBU, officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by WHS legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is achieved through the:
Identification of hazards
Assessment of risks
Elimination of hazards
Control of risks, e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved by:
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures
Amending the SOP to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Health and safety legislation requires a PCBU to so far as is reasonably practicable eliminate risk and if it is not reasonably practicable to do so, then minimise the risk to persons.
PCBU responsibilities require a person conducting a business or undertaking to manage risks if they:
Engage workers to undertake work for them, or if they direct or influence work carried out by workers
May put the health and safety of other people at risk from the conduct of their business or undertaking
Manage or control the workplace or fixtures, fittings or plant at the workplace
Design, manufacture, import or supply plant, substances or structures for use at a workplace
Install, construct or commission plant or structures at a workplace
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to a PCBU, officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by WHS legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is achieved through the:
Identification of hazards
Assessment of risks
Elimination of hazards
Control of risks, e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved by:
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures
Amending the SOP to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Health and safety legislation requires a PCBU to so far as is reasonably practicable eliminate risk and if it is not reasonably practicable to do so, then minimise the risk to persons.
PCBU responsibilities require a person conducting a business or undertaking to manage risks if they:
Engage workers to undertake work for them, or if they direct or influence work carried out by workers
May put the health and safety of other people at risk from the conduct of their business or undertaking
Manage or control the workplace or fixtures, fittings or plant at the workplace
Design, manufacture, import or supply plant, substances or structures for use at a workplace
Install, construct or commission plant or structures at a workplace
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to a PCBU, officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by WHS legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is achieved through the:
Identification of hazards
Assessment of risks
Elimination of hazards
Control of risks, e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved by:
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures
Amending the SOP to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Health and safety legislation requires a PCBU to so far as is reasonably practicable eliminate risk and if it is not reasonably practicable to do so, then minimise the risk to persons.
PCBU responsibilities require a person conducting a business or undertaking to manage risks if they:
Engage workers to undertake work for them, or if they direct or influence work carried out by workers
May put the health and safety of other people at risk from the conduct of their business or undertaking
Manage or control the workplace or fixtures, fittings or plant at the workplace
Design, manufacture, import or supply plant, substances or structures for use at a workplace
Install, construct or commission plant or structures at a workplace
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
SWMS Elements
The elements of a SWMS (safe work method statement) must:
Identify the work task or activity that is high risk construction work.
Identify the hazards relating to the high risk construction work and risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified.
Specify the measures to be implemented for controlling the risk per risk controls hierarchy.
Explain how control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to minimise risk.
SWMS Duty of Care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change.
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to a PCBU, officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by WHS legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is achieved through the:
Identification of hazards
Assessment of risks
Elimination of hazards
Control of risks, e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved by:
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures
Amending the SOP to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Health and safety legislation requires a PCBU to so far as is reasonably practicable eliminate risk and if it is not reasonably practicable to do so, then minimise the risk to persons.
PCBU responsibilities require a person conducting a business or undertaking to manage risks if they:
Engage workers to undertake work for them, or if they direct or influence work carried out by workers
May put the health and safety of other people at risk from the conduct of their business or undertaking
Manage or control the workplace or fixtures, fittings or plant at the workplace
Design, manufacture, import or supply plant, substances or structures for use at a workplace
Install, construct or commission plant or structures at a workplace
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to a PCBU, officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by WHS legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is achieved through the:
Identification of hazards
Assessment of risks
Elimination of hazards
Control of risks, e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved by:
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures
Amending the SOP to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Health and safety legislation requires a PCBU to so far as is reasonably practicable eliminate risk and if it is not reasonably practicable to do so, then minimise the risk to persons.
PCBU responsibilities require a person conducting a business or undertaking to manage risks if they:
Engage workers to undertake work for them, or if they direct or influence work carried out by workers
May put the health and safety of other people at risk from the conduct of their business or undertaking
Manage or control the workplace or fixtures, fittings or plant at the workplace
Design, manufacture, import or supply plant, substances or structures for use at a workplace
Install, construct or commission plant or structures at a workplace
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to a PCBU, officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by WHS legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is achieved through the:
Identification of hazards
Assessment of risks
Elimination of hazards
Control of risks, e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved by:
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures
Amending the SWMS to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a PCBU who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by workplace health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is practicable, by merely eliminating risks from hazards in the workplace you ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved through the monitor and review of the work procedure and the effectiveness of control measures, with the safe work method statement amended to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Legislation for workplace health and safety requires a person conducting a business or undertaking who is carrying out high risk work at a construction workplace to:
Ensure a safe work method statement (SWMS) is prepared before the proposed high risk construction work commences.
Have supervisory arrangements in place to ensure the high risk construction work is undertaken as per the SWMS.
Provide a principal contractor with a copy of the SWMS before commencing the work task.
Review, amend and reissue the SWMS should the work procedures change
Retain a copy of the SWMS until the high risk construction work is completed.
WHS Laws
Workplace health and safety laws apply to a PCBU, officers of a PCBU, workers and other persons at a workplace.
Workplace Safety
PCBU duties imposed by WHS legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking to ensure a safe workplace.
Safety in workplaces is achieved through the:
Identification of hazards
Assessment of risks
Elimination of hazards
Control of risks, e.g. engineering controls, administrative controls
How to monitor WHS compliance
Health and safety compliance is achieved by:
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures
Amending the SOP to reflect the implementation of any new control measures to manage the risk.
PCBU Duty of care
Health and safety legislation requires a PCBU to so far as is reasonably practicable eliminate risk and if it is not reasonably practicable to do so, then minimise the risk to persons.
PCBU responsibilities require a person conducting a business or undertaking to manage risks if they:
Engage workers to undertake work for them, or if they direct or influence work carried out by workers
May put the health and safety of other people at risk from the conduct of their business or undertaking
Manage or control the workplace or fixtures, fittings or plant at the workplace
Design, manufacture, import or supply plant, substances or structures for use at a workplace
Install, construct or commission plant or structures at a workplace
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Standard Operating Procedure
Health and safety legislation imposes duty of care responsibilities on a PCBU as a duty holder to ensure the health and safety of workers.
Standard operating procedures must eliminate or reduce risks to as low as reasonably practicable
SOP Elements
The elements of SOP standard operating procedure must:
Identify the work task or activity
Identify the hazards relating to the task or activity
Identify risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified
Assess the risk to determine the likelihood and severity of harm
Describe the risk controls to be implemented for controlling risk per the hierarchy of risk controls
Describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to eliminate or minimise risk
What is SOP?
Standard operating procedures or SOPS are also known or referred to as:
Safe operating procedures
Safe work procedures
Safe working procedures
Work method statements
SOPS Format
Format for SOP or standard operating procedure should include:
The purpose and nature of the work or process to be undertaken
WHS legislative requirements or workplace standards relevant to the SOP process
Identify standard operating procedure roles and responsibilities for the task or activity
Identify the work task or activity and any potential hazards and associated risks
Risk control measures to eliminate or reduce risk to persons
Personal protective equipment used as a risk control when undertaking the task or activity
Hazard control methods for workplace environmental hazards
Step by step instructions for undertaking the work task without risk to health and safety
Clean up procedures and waste disposal measures for environmental workplace hazards
Workplace emergency evacuation procedures may also include shutdown procedures
What is SOP Compliance?
SOPS are safety checklists with step-by-step instructions for the control of risks.
The importance and benefits of standard operating procedures are:
Workplace consultation for SOP development promotes a safety culture amongst workers
SOPS affirm WHS roles and responsibilities about a task or activity
A standard operating procedure ensures a better understanding of the task or activity
Standard operating procedures ensure consistency in the performance of duties, tasks and activities
SOP Compliance Checklist
How can standard operating procedures help ensure legal compliance?
A standard operating procedure checklist assists with:
Maintaining effective standard operating procedures (SOPS)
Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation
A practical SOP checklist for a standard operating procedure should ensure:
SOP standard operating procedure for a task or activity is accessible and distributed to all workers
SOP training is the provision of information, instruction, training and supervision of employees
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices to check the SOP for statutory compliance
Review the standard operating procedure SOP and evaluate any hazards and risks created
Hazards identified in an SOP review will call for consultation with employees and the SOP document to be amended
PCBU
Standard operating procedures or SOPS must include the PCBU details:
PCBU Name
PCBU Address
PCBU ABN
Person responsible for implementing standard operating procedures and monitoring compliance in the workplace
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Safe Work Method Statements
Health and safety legislation imposes duty of care responsibilities on a PCBU as a duty holder to ensure the health and safety of workers.
Safe work method statements for HRCW must eliminate or reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable
SWMS Elements
The elements of a SWMS (safe work method statement) for high risk construction work must:
Identify the work task or activity that is high risk construction work
Identify the hazards relating to the high risk construction work
Identify risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified
Assess the risk to determine the likelihood and severity of harm
Describe the risk controls to be implemented for controlling the risk per risk controls hierarchy
Describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to eliminate or minimise risk
When is a SWMS required?
A PCBU that proposes to carry out high risk construction work must:
Prepare, keep, comply with and review the high risk construction work SWMS for the high risk construction work activity
Provide the safe work method statement to the principal contractor
PCBU
SWMS must include the PCBU details:
PCBU Name
PCBU Address
PCBU ABN
Person responsible for implementing SWMS and monitoring compliance in the workplace
Principal Contractor
If HRCW is being carried out at a construction project, the SWMS must include the principal contractor details:
Name of the principal contractor
Address where high risk construction work will be carried out
Date SWMS was prepared
Date SWMS was provided to the principal contractor
SWMS review date (if required)
High Risk Construction Work List
SWMS are required for the 18 high risk construction work activities defined in the WHS Regulations.
Demolition of load-bearing structure
Diving work
Likely to involve disturbing asbestos
Risk of a person falling more than 2 metres (Note: in some jurisdictions this is 3 metres)
Temporary load-bearing support for structural alterations or repairs
Tilt-up or precast concrete elements
Use of explosives
Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
Work in areas with artificial extremes of temperature
Work in or near a confined space
Work in or near a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5 m or a tunnel
Work on a telecommunication tower
Work on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
Work on or near energised electrical installations or services
Work on or near pressurised gas mains or piping
Work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant
Work on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor in use by traffic other than pedestrians
Work in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Standard Operating Procedure
Health and safety legislation imposes duty of care responsibilities on a PCBU as a duty holder to ensure the health and safety of workers.
Standard operating procedures must eliminate or reduce risks to as low as reasonably practicable
SOP Elements
The elements of SOP standard operating procedure must:
Identify the work task or activity
Identify the hazards relating to the task or activity
Identify risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified
Assess the risk to determine the likelihood and severity of harm
Describe the risk controls to be implemented for controlling risk per the hierarchy of risk controls
Describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to eliminate or minimise risk
What is SOP?
Standard operating procedures or SOPS are also known or referred to as:
Safe operating procedures
Safe work procedures
Safe working procedures
Work method statements
SOPS Format
Format for SOP or standard operating procedure should include:
The purpose and nature of the work or process to be undertaken
WHS legislative requirements or workplace standards relevant to the SOP process
Identify standard operating procedure roles and responsibilities for the task or activity
Identify the work task or activity and any potential hazards and associated risks
Risk control measures to eliminate or reduce risk to persons
Personal protective equipment used as a risk control when undertaking the task or activity
Hazard control methods for workplace environmental hazards
Step by step instructions for undertaking the work task without risk to health and safety
Clean up procedures and waste disposal measures for environmental workplace hazards
Workplace emergency evacuation procedures may also include shutdown procedures
What is SOP Compliance?
SOPS are safety checklists with step-by-step instructions for the control of risks.
The importance and benefits of standard operating procedures are:
Workplace consultation for SOP development promotes a safety culture amongst workers
SOPS affirm WHS roles and responsibilities about a task or activity
A standard operating procedure ensures a better understanding of the task or activity
Standard operating procedures ensure consistency in the performance of duties, tasks and activities
SOP Compliance Checklist
How can standard operating procedures help ensure legal compliance?
A standard operating procedure checklist assists with:
Maintaining effective standard operating procedures (SOPS)
Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation
A practical SOP checklist for a standard operating procedure should ensure:
SOP standard operating procedure for a task or activity is accessible and distributed to all workers
SOP training is the provision of information, instruction, training and supervision of employees
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices to check the SOP for statutory compliance
Review the standard operating procedure SOP and evaluate any hazards and risks created
Hazards identified in an SOP review will call for consultation with employees and the SOP document to be amended
PCBU
Standard operating procedures or SOPS must include the PCBU details:
PCBU Name
PCBU Address
PCBU ABN
Person responsible for implementing standard operating procedures and monitoring compliance in the workplace
Standard Operating Procedure
Health and safety legislation imposes duty of care responsibilities on a PCBU as a duty holder to ensure the health and safety of workers.
Standard operating procedures must eliminate or reduce risks to as low as reasonably practicable
SOP Elements
The elements of SOP standard operating procedure must:
Identify the work task or activity
Identify the hazards relating to the task or activity
Identify risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified
Assess the risk to determine the likelihood and severity of harm
Describe the risk controls to be implemented for controlling risk per the hierarchy of risk controls
Describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to eliminate or minimise risk
What is SOP?
Standard operating procedures or SOPS are also known or referred to as:
Safe operating procedures
Safe work procedures
Safe working procedures
Work method statements
SOPS Format
Format for SOP or standard operating procedure should include:
The purpose and nature of the work or process to be undertaken
WHS legislative requirements or workplace standards relevant to the SOP process
Identify standard operating procedure roles and responsibilities for the task or activity
Identify the work task or activity and any potential hazards and associated risks
Risk control measures to eliminate or reduce risk to persons
Personal protective equipment used as a risk control when undertaking the task or activity
Hazard control methods for workplace environmental hazards
Step by step instructions for undertaking the work task without risk to health and safety
Clean up procedures and waste disposal measures for environmental workplace hazards
Workplace emergency evacuation procedures may also include shutdown procedures
What is SOP Compliance?
SOPS are safety checklists with step-by-step instructions for the control of risks.
The importance and benefits of standard operating procedures are:
Workplace consultation for SOP development promotes a safety culture amongst workers
SOPS affirm WHS roles and responsibilities about a task or activity
A standard operating procedure ensures a better understanding of the task or activity
Standard operating procedures ensure consistency in the performance of duties, tasks and activities
SOP Compliance Checklist
How can standard operating procedures help ensure legal compliance?
A standard operating procedure checklist assists with:
Maintaining effective standard operating procedures (SOPS)
Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation
A practical SOP checklist for a standard operating procedure should ensure:
SOP standard operating procedure for a task or activity is accessible and distributed to all workers
SOP training is the provision of information, instruction, training and supervision of employees
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices to check the SOP for statutory compliance
Review the standard operating procedure SOP and evaluate any hazards and risks created
Hazards identified in an SOP review will call for consultation with employees and the SOP document to be amended
PCBU
Standard operating procedures or SOPS must include the PCBU details:
PCBU Name
PCBU Address
PCBU ABN
Person responsible for implementing standard operating procedures and monitoring compliance in the workplace
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Safe Work Method Statements
Health and safety legislation imposes duty of care responsibilities on a PCBU as a duty holder to ensure the health and safety of workers.
Safe work method statements for HRCW must eliminate or reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable
SWMS Elements
The elements of a SWMS (safe work method statement) for high risk construction work must:
Identify the work task or activity that is high risk construction work
Identify the hazards relating to the high risk construction work
Identify risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified
Assess the risk to determine the likelihood and severity of harm
Describe the risk controls to be implemented for controlling the risk per risk controls hierarchy
Describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to eliminate or minimise risk
When is a SWMS required?
A PCBU that proposes to carry out high risk construction work must:
Prepare, keep, comply with and review the high risk construction work SWMS for the high risk construction work activity
Provide the safe work method statement to the principal contractor
PCBU
SWMS must include the PCBU details:
PCBU Name
PCBU Address
PCBU ABN
Person responsible for implementing SWMS and monitoring compliance in the workplace
Principal Contractor
If HRCW is being carried out at a construction project, the SWMS must include the principal contractor details:
Name of the principal contractor
Address where high risk construction work will be carried out
Date SWMS was prepared
Date SWMS was provided to the principal contractor
SWMS review date (if required)
High Risk SWMS
Safe work method statements for high risk construction work that might be associated with the performance of the work task may include:
Asbestos removal
Demolition
Driver safety
Edge protection
Fall arrest systems
Ladders
Loading and unloading
Mobile scaffolding
Scaffolding
Vehicle safety checks
Sops
Standard operating procedures or safe operating procedures that might be associated with the performance of a task based activity may include:
Elevated work platforms
Health and safety issues
Load shifting equipment
Vehicle safety checks
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Standard Operating Procedure
Health and safety legislation imposes duty of care responsibilities on a PCBU as a duty holder to ensure the health and safety of workers.
Standard operating procedures must eliminate or reduce risks to as low as reasonably practicable
SOP Elements
The elements of SOP standard operating procedure must:
Identify the work task or activity
Identify the hazards relating to the task or activity
Identify risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified
Assess the risk to determine the likelihood and severity of harm
Describe the risk controls to be implemented for controlling risk per the hierarchy of risk controls
Describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to eliminate or minimise risk
What is SOP?
Standard operating procedures or SOPS are also known or referred to as:
Safe operating procedures
Safe work procedures
Safe working procedures
Work method statements
SOPS Format
Format for SOP or standard operating procedure should include:
The purpose and nature of the work or process to be undertaken
WHS legislative requirements or workplace standards relevant to the SOP process
Identify standard operating procedure roles and responsibilities for the task or activity
Identify the work task or activity and any potential hazards and associated risks
Risk control measures to eliminate or reduce risk to persons
Personal protective equipment used as a risk control when undertaking the task or activity
Hazard control methods for workplace environmental hazards
Step by step instructions for undertaking the work task without risk to health and safety
Clean up procedures and waste disposal measures for environmental workplace hazards
Workplace emergency evacuation procedures may also include shutdown procedures
What is SOP Compliance?
SOPS are safety checklists with step-by-step instructions for the control of risks.
The importance and benefits of standard operating procedures are:
Workplace consultation for SOP development promotes a safety culture amongst workers
SOPS affirm WHS roles and responsibilities about a task or activity
A standard operating procedure ensures a better understanding of the task or activity
Standard operating procedures ensure consistency in the performance of duties, tasks and activities
SOP Compliance Checklist
How can standard operating procedures help ensure legal compliance?
A standard operating procedure checklist assists with:
Maintaining effective standard operating procedures (SOPS)
Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation
A practical SOP checklist for a standard operating procedure should ensure:
SOP standard operating procedure for a task or activity is accessible and distributed to all workers
SOP training is the provision of information, instruction, training and supervision of employees
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices to check the SOP for statutory compliance
Review the standard operating procedure SOP and evaluate any hazards and risks created
Hazards identified in an SOP review will call for consultation with employees and the SOP document to be amended
PCBU
Standard operating procedures or SOPS must include the PCBU details:
PCBU Name
PCBU Address
PCBU ABN
Person responsible for implementing standard operating procedures and monitoring compliance in the workplace
Standard Operating Procedure
Health and safety legislation imposes duty of care responsibilities on a PCBU as a duty holder to ensure the health and safety of workers.
Standard operating procedures must eliminate or reduce risks to as low as reasonably practicable
SOP Elements
The elements of SOP standard operating procedure must:
Identify the work task or activity
Identify the hazards relating to the task or activity
Identify risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified
Assess the risk to determine the likelihood and severity of harm
Describe the risk controls to be implemented for controlling risk per the hierarchy of risk controls
Describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to eliminate or minimise risk
What is SOP?
Standard operating procedures or SOPS are also known or referred to as:
Safe operating procedures
Safe work procedures
Safe working procedures
Work method statements
SOPS Format
Format for SOP or standard operating procedure should include:
The purpose and nature of the work or process to be undertaken
WHS legislative requirements or workplace standards relevant to the SOP process
Identify standard operating procedure roles and responsibilities for the task or activity
Identify the work task or activity and any potential hazards and associated risks
Risk control measures to eliminate or reduce risk to persons
Personal protective equipment used as a risk control when undertaking the task or activity
Hazard control methods for workplace environmental hazards
Step by step instructions for undertaking the work task without risk to health and safety
Clean up procedures and waste disposal measures for environmental workplace hazards
Workplace emergency evacuation procedures may also include shutdown procedures
What is SOP Compliance?
SOPS are safety checklists with step-by-step instructions for the control of risks.
The importance and benefits of standard operating procedures are:
Workplace consultation for SOP development promotes a safety culture amongst workers
SOPS affirm WHS roles and responsibilities about a task or activity
A standard operating procedure ensures a better understanding of the task or activity
Standard operating procedures ensure consistency in the performance of duties, tasks and activities
SOP Compliance Checklist
How can standard operating procedures help ensure legal compliance?
A standard operating procedure checklist assists with:
Maintaining effective standard operating procedures (SOPS)
Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation
A practical SOP checklist for a standard operating procedure should ensure:
SOP standard operating procedure for a task or activity is accessible and distributed to all workers
SOP training is the provision of information, instruction, training and supervision of employees
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices to check the SOP for statutory compliance
Review the standard operating procedure SOP and evaluate any hazards and risks created
Hazards identified in an SOP review will call for consultation with employees and the SOP document to be amended
PCBU
Standard operating procedures or SOPS must include the PCBU details:
PCBU Name
PCBU Address
PCBU ABN
Person responsible for implementing standard operating procedures and monitoring compliance in the workplace
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Safe Work Method Statements
Health and safety legislation imposes duty of care responsibilities on a PCBU as a duty holder to ensure the health and safety of workers.
Safe work method statements for HRCW must eliminate or reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable
SWMS Elements
The elements of a SWMS (safe work method statement) for high risk construction work must:
Identify the work task or activity that is high risk construction work
Identify the hazards relating to the high risk construction work
Identify risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified
Assess the risk to determine the likelihood and severity of harm
Describe the risk controls to be implemented for controlling the risk per risk controls hierarchy
Describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to eliminate or minimise risk
When is a SWMS required?
A PCBU that proposes to carry out high risk construction work must:
Prepare, keep, comply with and review the high risk construction work SWMS for the high risk construction work activity
Provide the safe work method statement to the principal contractor
PCBU
SWMS must include the PCBU details:
PCBU Name
PCBU Address
PCBU ABN
Person responsible for implementing SWMS and monitoring compliance in the workplace
Principal Contractor
If HRCW is being carried out at a construction project, the SWMS must include the principal contractor details:
Name of the principal contractor
Address where high risk construction work will be carried out
Date SWMS was prepared
Date SWMS was provided to the principal contractor
SWMS review date (if required)
High Risk Construction Work List
SWMS are required for the 18 high risk construction work activities defined in the WHS Regulations.
Demolition of load-bearing structure
Diving work
Likely to involve disturbing asbestos
Risk of a person falling more than 2 metres (Note: in some jurisdictions this is 3 metres)
Temporary load-bearing support for structural alterations or repairs
Tilt-up or precast concrete elements
Use of explosives
Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
Work in areas with artificial extremes of temperature
Work in or near a confined space
Work in or near a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5 m or a tunnel
Work on a telecommunication tower
Work on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
Work on or near energised electrical installations or services
Work on or near pressurised gas mains or piping
Work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant
Work on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor in use by traffic other than pedestrians
Work in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning
Safe Work Method Statements
Health and safety legislation imposes duty of care responsibilities on a PCBU as a duty holder to ensure the health and safety of workers.
Safe work method statements for HRCW must eliminate or reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable
SWMS Elements
The elements of a SWMS (safe work method statement) for high risk construction work must:
Identify the work task or activity that is high risk construction work
Identify the hazards relating to the high risk construction work
Identify risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified
Assess the risk to determine the likelihood and severity of harm
Describe the risk controls to be implemented for controlling the risk per risk controls hierarchy
Describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to eliminate or minimise risk
When is a SWMS required?
A PCBU that proposes to carry out high risk construction work must:
Prepare, keep, comply with and review the high risk construction work SWMS for the high risk construction work activity
Provide the safe work method statement to the principal contractor
PCBU
SWMS must include the PCBU details:
PCBU Name
PCBU Address
PCBU ABN
Person responsible for implementing SWMS and monitoring compliance in the workplace
Principal Contractor
If HRCW is being carried out at a construction project, the SWMS must include the principal contractor details:
Name of the principal contractor
Address where high risk construction work will be carried out
Date SWMS was prepared
Date SWMS was provided to the principal contractor
SWMS review date (if required)
High Risk Construction Work List
SWMS are required for the 18 high risk construction work activities defined in the WHS Regulations.
Demolition of load-bearing structure
Diving work
Likely to involve disturbing asbestos
Risk of a person falling more than 2 metres (Note: in some jurisdictions this is 3 metres)
Temporary load-bearing support for structural alterations or repairs
Tilt-up or precast concrete elements
Use of explosives
Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
Work in areas with artificial extremes of temperature
Work in or near a confined space
Work in or near a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5 m or a tunnel
Work on a telecommunication tower
Work on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
Work on or near energised electrical installations or services
Work on or near pressurised gas mains or piping
Work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant
Work on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor in use by traffic other than pedestrians
Work in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning
Standard Operating Procedure
Health and safety legislation imposes duty of care responsibilities on a PCBU as a duty holder to ensure the health and safety of workers.
Standard operating procedures must eliminate or reduce risks to as low as reasonably practicable
SOP Elements
The elements of SOP standard operating procedure must:
Identify the work task or activity
Identify the hazards relating to the task or activity
Identify risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified
Assess the risk to determine the likelihood and severity of harm
Describe the risk controls to be implemented for controlling risk per the hierarchy of risk controls
Describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to eliminate or minimise risk
What is SOP?
Standard operating procedures or SOPS are also known or referred to as:
Safe operating procedures
Safe work procedures
Safe working procedures
Work method statements
SOPS Format
Format for SOP or standard operating procedure should include:
The purpose and nature of the work or process to be undertaken
WHS legislative requirements or workplace standards relevant to the SOP process
Identify standard operating procedure roles and responsibilities for the task or activity
Identify the work task or activity and any potential hazards and associated risks
Risk control measures to eliminate or reduce risk to persons
Personal protective equipment used as a risk control when undertaking the task or activity
Hazard control methods for workplace environmental hazards
Step by step instructions for undertaking the work task without risk to health and safety
Clean up procedures and waste disposal measures for environmental workplace hazards
Workplace emergency evacuation procedures may also include shutdown procedures
What is SOP Compliance?
SOPS are safety checklists with step-by-step instructions for the control of risks.
The importance and benefits of standard operating procedures are:
Workplace consultation for SOP development promotes a safety culture amongst workers
SOPS affirm WHS roles and responsibilities about a task or activity
A standard operating procedure ensures a better understanding of the task or activity
Standard operating procedures ensure consistency in the performance of duties, tasks and activities
SOP Compliance Checklist
How can standard operating procedures help ensure legal compliance?
A standard operating procedure checklist assists with:
Maintaining effective standard operating procedures (SOPS)
Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation
A practical SOP checklist for a standard operating procedure should ensure:
SOP standard operating procedure for a task or activity is accessible and distributed to all workers
SOP training is the provision of information, instruction, training and supervision of employees
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices to check the SOP for statutory compliance
Review the standard operating procedure SOP and evaluate any hazards and risks created
Hazards identified in an SOP review will call for consultation with employees and the SOP document to be amended
PCBU
Standard operating procedures or SOPS must include the PCBU details:
PCBU Name
PCBU Address
PCBU ABN
Person responsible for implementing standard operating procedures and monitoring compliance in the workplace
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Standard Operating Procedure
Health and safety legislation imposes duty of care responsibilities on a PCBU as a duty holder to ensure the health and safety of workers.
Standard operating procedures must eliminate or reduce risks to as low as reasonably practicable
SOP Elements
The elements of SOP standard operating procedure must:
Identify the work task or activity
Identify the hazards relating to the task or activity
Identify risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified
Assess the risk to determine the likelihood and severity of harm
Describe the risk controls to be implemented for controlling risk per the hierarchy of risk controls
Describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to eliminate or minimise risk
What is SOP?
Standard operating procedures or SOPS are also known or referred to as:
Safe operating procedures
Safe work procedures
Safe working procedures
Work method statements
SOPS Format
Format for SOP or standard operating procedure should include:
The purpose and nature of the work or process to be undertaken
WHS legislative requirements or workplace standards relevant to the SOP process
Identify standard operating procedure roles and responsibilities for the task or activity
Identify the work task or activity and any potential hazards and associated risks
Risk control measures to eliminate or reduce risk to persons
Personal protective equipment used as a risk control when undertaking the task or activity
Hazard control methods for workplace environmental hazards
Step by step instructions for undertaking the work task without risk to health and safety
Clean up procedures and waste disposal measures for environmental workplace hazards
Workplace emergency evacuation procedures may also include shutdown procedures
What is SOP Compliance?
SOPS are safety checklists with step-by-step instructions for the control of risks.
The importance and benefits of standard operating procedures are:
Workplace consultation for SOP development promotes a safety culture amongst workers
SOPS affirm WHS roles and responsibilities about a task or activity
A standard operating procedure ensures a better understanding of the task or activity
Standard operating procedures ensure consistency in the performance of duties, tasks and activities
SOP Compliance Checklist
How can standard operating procedures help ensure legal compliance?
A standard operating procedure checklist assists with:
Maintaining effective standard operating procedures (SOPS)
Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation
A practical SOP checklist for a standard operating procedure should ensure:
SOP standard operating procedure for a task or activity is accessible and distributed to all workers
SOP training is the provision of information, instruction, training and supervision of employees
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices to check the SOP for statutory compliance
Review the standard operating procedure SOP and evaluate any hazards and risks created
Hazards identified in an SOP review will call for consultation with employees and the SOP document to be amended
PCBU
Standard operating procedures or SOPS must include the PCBU details:
PCBU Name
PCBU Address
PCBU ABN
Person responsible for implementing standard operating procedures and monitoring compliance in the workplace
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Safe Work Method Statements
Health and safety legislation imposes duty of care responsibilities on a PCBU as a duty holder to ensure the health and safety of workers.
Safe work method statements for HRCW must eliminate or reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable
SWMS Elements
The elements of a SWMS (safe work method statement) for high risk construction work must:
Identify the work task or activity that is high risk construction work
Identify the hazards relating to the high risk construction work
Identify risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified
Assess the risk to determine the likelihood and severity of harm
Describe the risk controls to be implemented for controlling the risk per risk controls hierarchy
Describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to eliminate or minimise risk
When is a SWMS required?
A PCBU that proposes to carry out high risk construction work must:
Prepare, keep, comply with and review the high risk construction work SWMS for the high risk construction work activity
Provide the safe work method statement to the principal contractor
PCBU
SWMS must include the PCBU details:
PCBU Name
PCBU Address
PCBU ABN
Person responsible for implementing SWMS and monitoring compliance in the workplace
Principal Contractor
If HRCW is being carried out at a construction project, the SWMS must include the principal contractor details:
Name of the principal contractor
Address where high risk construction work will be carried out
Date SWMS was prepared
Date SWMS was provided to the principal contractor
SWMS review date (if required)
High Risk Construction Work List
SWMS are required for the 18 high risk construction work activities defined in the WHS Regulations.
Demolition of load-bearing structure
Diving work
Likely to involve disturbing asbestos
Risk of a person falling more than 2 metres (Note: in some jurisdictions this is 3 metres)
Temporary load-bearing support for structural alterations or repairs
Tilt-up or precast concrete elements
Use of explosives
Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
Work in areas with artificial extremes of temperature
Work in or near a confined space
Work in or near a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5 m or a tunnel
Work on a telecommunication tower
Work on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
Work on or near energised electrical installations or services
Work on or near pressurised gas mains or piping
Work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant
Work on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor in use by traffic other than pedestrians
Work in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Safe Work Method Statements
PCBU responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation require a person conducting a business or undertaking, e.g. electrical contractor carrying out high risk construction work to prepare safe work method statements that identify hazards and control risks.
Electrical safe work method statements prepared by Workplace Safety identify the electrical safety procedures able to be implemented by electrical contractors to manage risks.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process.
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity.
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Standard Operating Procedure
Health and safety legislation imposes duty of care responsibilities on a PCBU as a duty holder to ensure the health and safety of workers.
Standard operating procedures must eliminate or reduce risks to as low as reasonably practicable
SOP Elements
The elements of SOP standard operating procedure must:
Identify the work task or activity
Identify the hazards relating to the task or activity
Identify risks to health and safety associated with those hazards identified
Assess the risk to determine the likelihood and severity of harm
Describe the risk controls to be implemented for controlling risk per the hierarchy of risk controls
Describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed to eliminate or minimise risk
What is SOP?
Standard operating procedures or SOPS are also known or referred to as:
Safe operating procedures
Safe work procedures
Safe working procedures
Work method statements
SOPS Format
Format for SOP or standard operating procedure should include:
The purpose and nature of the work or process to be undertaken
WHS legislative requirements or workplace standards relevant to the SOP process
Identify standard operating procedure roles and responsibilities for the task or activity
Identify the work task or activity and any potential hazards and associated risks
Risk control measures to eliminate or reduce risk to persons
Personal protective equipment used as a risk control when undertaking the task or activity
Hazard control methods for workplace environmental hazards
Step by step instructions for undertaking the work task without risk to health and safety
Clean up procedures and waste disposal measures for environmental workplace hazards
Workplace emergency evacuation procedures may also include shutdown procedures
What is SOP Compliance?
SOPS are safety checklists with step-by-step instructions for the control of risks.
The importance and benefits of standard operating procedures are:
Workplace consultation for SOP development promotes a safety culture amongst workers
SOPS affirm WHS roles and responsibilities about a task or activity
A standard operating procedure ensures a better understanding of the task or activity
Standard operating procedures ensure consistency in the performance of duties, tasks and activities
SOP Compliance Checklist
How can standard operating procedures help ensure legal compliance?
A standard operating procedure checklist assists with:
Maintaining effective standard operating procedures (SOPS)
Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation
A practical SOP checklist for a standard operating procedure should ensure:
SOP standard operating procedure for a task or activity is accessible and distributed to all workers
SOP training is the provision of information, instruction, training and supervision of employees
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices to check the SOP for statutory compliance
Review the standard operating procedure SOP and evaluate any hazards and risks created
Hazards identified in an SOP review will call for consultation with employees and the SOP document to be amended
PCBU
Standard operating procedures or SOPS must include the PCBU details:
PCBU Name
PCBU Address
PCBU ABN
Person responsible for implementing standard operating procedures and monitoring compliance in the workplace
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the ceiling space safe work method statement are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for working in ceiling spaces would include:
Confined spaces
Construction work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks in the workplace
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing risks of plant in the workplace
Managing the risks of falls at workplaces
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, co-operation and co-ordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when working in ceiling spaces would include:
Australian Standards
ASTM D178-01 Standard specification for rubber insulating matting
AS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS 2865 Confined spaces
AS 4741 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
HB 213 Guidelines for safe working in a confined space
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Selection, use and maintenance
AS/NZS 1892.1 Portable ladders – Metal
AS/NZS 1892.3 Portable ladders - Reinforced plastic
AS/NZS 1892.5 Portable ladders - Selection, safe use and care
AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations
AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 3017 Electrical installations - Testing and inspection guidelines
AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
Health and Safety Legislation
The intent of health and safety legislation is to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating risk arising from work.
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework and comprises of:
WHS Acts
WHS Regulations
Codes of Practice
WHS Acts
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulations
WHS regulations establish a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act
Reasonably Practicable
A PCBU must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Australian Standards
Australian/New Zealand Standards
Health and Safety Legislation
The intent of health and safety legislation is to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating risk arising from work.
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework and comprises of:
WHS Acts
WHS Regulations
Codes of Practice
WHS Acts
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulations
WHS regulations establish a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act
Reasonably Practicable
A PCBU must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Australian Standards
Australian/New Zealand Standards
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the safe work method statement for electrical cable pulling are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for pulling electrical cable would include:
Construction work
Excavation work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks at the workplace
Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing risks of plant in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when pulling electrical cable would include:
Australian Standards
AS 1353.2:1997 Flat synthetic-webbing slings - Care and use
AS 1418.1:2002 Cranes, hoists and winches - General requirements
AS 2550.1:2011 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - General requirements
AS 2550.11:2004 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Vehicle loading cranes
AS 3775.2:2014 Chain slings for lifting purposes - Grade T(80) and V(100) care and use
AS 4741:2010 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1269.3:2005 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program
AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3012:2003 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the switchboard installation method statement are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for switchboard installation would include:
Confined spaces
Construction work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks at the workplace
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when installing an electrical switchboard would include:
Australian Standards
ASTM D178-01 Standard specification for rubber insulating matting
AS 1892.2 Portable ladders - Timber
AS 2865 Confined spaces
AS 4741 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1892.1 Portable ladders – Metal
AS/NZS 1892.3 Portable ladders - Reinforced plastic
AS/NZS 1892.5 Portable ladders - Selection, safe use and care
AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
AS/NZS 4836 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the safe work method statement for electrical cable pulling are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for pulling electrical cable would include:
Construction work
Excavation work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks at the workplace
Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing risks of plant in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when pulling electrical cable would include:
Australian Standards
AS 1353.2:1997 Flat synthetic-webbing slings - Care and use
AS 1418.1:2002 Cranes, hoists and winches - General requirements
AS 2550.1:2011 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - General requirements
AS 2550.11:2004 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Vehicle loading cranes
AS 3775.2:2014 Chain slings for lifting purposes - Grade T(80) and V(100) care and use
AS 4741:2010 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1269.3:2005 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program
AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3012:2003 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Health and Safety Legislation
The intent of health and safety legislation is to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating risk arising from work.
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework and comprises of:
WHS Acts
WHS Regulations
Codes of Practice
WHS Acts
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulations
WHS regulations establish a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act
Reasonably Practicable
A PCBU must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Australian Standards
Australian/New Zealand Standards
Health and Safety Legislation
The intent of health and safety legislation is to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating risk arising from work.
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework and comprises of:
WHS Acts
WHS Regulations
Codes of Practice
WHS Acts
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulations
WHS regulations establish a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act
Reasonably Practicable
A PCBU must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Australian Standards
Australian/New Zealand Standards
What is SWMS used for?
An SWMS is an administrative control intended to support higher order controls per the hierarchy of hazard controls in eliminating or minimising the risk to health and safety, e.g. engineering controls.
High risk construction work SWMS for a work task may incorporate several high risk activities, e.g. work at heights, operation of powered mobile plant and disturbing asbestos.
To reduce the risk of significant harm each of the high risk construction work activities must have:
Job hazard analysis to identify the hazards
Risk assessed per the hierarchy of controls
Develop risk controls to reduce the risk to health and safety
Monitor and review implemented control measures and residual risks.
Safety Culture
Safe work method statement purpose is to promote positive safety behaviour in the workplace between all duty holders.
Responsibility for health and safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility, and it starts with an effective WHS communication method, e.g. work health and safety consultation cooperation and coordination.
Remove the barriers to effective WHS consultation and participation through the implementation of:
Consultation with employees
Toolbox talks
Safety messages for the workplace.
What is SWMS used for?
An SWMS is an administrative control intended to support higher order controls per the hierarchy of hazard controls in eliminating or minimising the risk to health and safety, e.g. engineering controls.
High risk construction work SWMS for a work task may incorporate several high risk activities, e.g. work at heights, operation of powered mobile plant and disturbing asbestos.
To reduce the risk of significant harm each of the high risk construction work activities must have:
Job hazard analysis to identify the hazards
Risk assessed per the hierarchy of controls
Develop risk controls to reduce the risk to health and safety
Monitor and review implemented control measures and residual risks.
Safety Culture
Safe work method statement purpose is to promote positive safety behaviour in the workplace between all duty holders.
Responsibility for health and safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility, and it starts with an effective WHS communication method, e.g. work health and safety consultation cooperation and coordination.
Remove the barriers to effective WHS consultation and participation through the implementation of:
Consultation with employees
Toolbox talks
Safety messages for the workplace.
Health and Safety Legislation
The intent of health and safety legislation is to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating risk arising from work.
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework and comprises of:
WHS Acts
WHS Regulations
Codes of Practice
WHS Acts
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulations
WHS regulations establish a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act
Reasonably Practicable
A PCBU must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Australian Standards
Australian/New Zealand Standards
What is SWMS used for?
An SWMS is an administrative control intended to support higher order controls per the hierarchy of hazard controls in eliminating or minimising the risk to health and safety, e.g. engineering controls.
High risk construction work SWMS for a work task may incorporate several high risk activities, e.g. work at heights, operation of powered mobile plant and disturbing asbestos.
To reduce the risk of significant harm each of the high risk construction work activities must have:
Job hazard analysis to identify the hazards
Risk assessed per the hierarchy of controls
Develop risk controls to reduce the risk to health and safety
Monitor and review implemented control measures and residual risks.
Safety Culture
Safe work method statement purpose is to promote positive safety behaviour in the workplace between all duty holders.
Responsibility for health and safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility, and it starts with an effective WHS communication method, e.g. work health and safety consultation cooperation and coordination.
Remove the barriers to effective WHS consultation and participation through the implementation of:
Consultation with employees
Toolbox talks
Safety messages for the workplace.
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the safe work method statement for electrical cable pulling are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for pulling electrical cable would include:
Construction work
Excavation work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks at the workplace
Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing risks of plant in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when pulling electrical cable would include:
Australian Standards
AS 1353.2:1997 Flat synthetic-webbing slings - Care and use
AS 1418.1:2002 Cranes, hoists and winches - General requirements
AS 2550.1:2011 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - General requirements
AS 2550.11:2004 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Vehicle loading cranes
AS 3775.2:2014 Chain slings for lifting purposes - Grade T(80) and V(100) care and use
AS 4741:2010 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1269.3:2005 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program
AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3012:2003 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the safe work method statement for electrical cable pulling are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for pulling electrical cable would include:
Construction work
Excavation work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks at the workplace
Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing risks of plant in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when pulling electrical cable would include:
Australian Standards
AS 1353.2:1997 Flat synthetic-webbing slings - Care and use
AS 1418.1:2002 Cranes, hoists and winches - General requirements
AS 2550.1:2011 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - General requirements
AS 2550.11:2004 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Vehicle loading cranes
AS 3775.2:2014 Chain slings for lifting purposes - Grade T(80) and V(100) care and use
AS 4741:2010 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1269.3:2005 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program
AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3012:2003 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
What is SWMS used for?
An SWMS is an administrative control intended to support higher order controls per the hierarchy of hazard controls in eliminating or minimising the risk to health and safety, e.g. engineering controls.
High risk construction work SWMS for a work task may incorporate several high risk activities, e.g. work at heights, operation of powered mobile plant and disturbing asbestos.
To reduce the risk of significant harm each of the high risk construction work activities must have:
Job hazard analysis to identify the hazards
Risk assessed per the hierarchy of controls
Develop risk controls to reduce the risk to health and safety
Monitor and review implemented control measures and residual risks.
Safety Culture
Safe work method statement purpose is to promote positive safety behaviour in the workplace between all duty holders.
Responsibility for health and safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility, and it starts with an effective WHS communication method, e.g. work health and safety consultation cooperation and coordination.
Remove the barriers to effective WHS consultation and participation through the implementation of:
Consultation with employees
Toolbox talks
Safety messages for the workplace.
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the safe work method statement for electrical cable pulling are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for pulling electrical cable would include:
Construction work
Excavation work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks at the workplace
Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing risks of plant in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when pulling electrical cable would include:
Australian Standards
AS 1353.2:1997 Flat synthetic-webbing slings - Care and use
AS 1418.1:2002 Cranes, hoists and winches - General requirements
AS 2550.1:2011 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - General requirements
AS 2550.11:2004 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Vehicle loading cranes
AS 3775.2:2014 Chain slings for lifting purposes - Grade T(80) and V(100) care and use
AS 4741:2010 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1269.3:2005 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program
AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3012:2003 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Health and Safety Legislation
The intent of health and safety legislation is to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating risk arising from work.
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework and comprises of:
WHS Acts
WHS Regulations
Codes of Practice
WHS Acts
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulations
WHS regulations establish a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act
Reasonably Practicable
A PCBU must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Australian Standards
Australian/New Zealand Standards
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the safe work method statement for electrical cable pulling are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for pulling electrical cable would include:
Construction work
Excavation work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks at the workplace
Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing risks of plant in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when pulling electrical cable would include:
Australian Standards
AS 1353.2:1997 Flat synthetic-webbing slings - Care and use
AS 1418.1:2002 Cranes, hoists and winches - General requirements
AS 2550.1:2011 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - General requirements
AS 2550.11:2004 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Vehicle loading cranes
AS 3775.2:2014 Chain slings for lifting purposes - Grade T(80) and V(100) care and use
AS 4741:2010 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1269.3:2005 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program
AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3012:2003 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the electrical conduit SWMS are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for gluing PVC conduit would include:
Construction work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks at the workplace
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when gluing PVC conduit would include:
Australian Standards
AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
AS 2161 Industrial safety gloves and mittens (excluding electrical and medical gloves)
AS 3765.1 Clothing for protection against hazardous chemicals Protection against general or specific chemicals
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1337 Eye protectors for industrial applications
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices
Health and Safety Legislation
The intent of health and safety legislation is to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating risk arising from work.
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework and comprises of:
WHS Acts
WHS Regulations
Codes of Practice
WHS Acts
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulations
WHS regulations establish a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act
Reasonably Practicable
A PCBU must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Australian Standards
Australian/New Zealand Standards
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the lighting maintenance method statement are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for lighting maintenance would include:
Confined spaces
Construction work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks in the workplace
Managing the risks of falls at workplaces
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when undertaking preventive lighting maintenance would include:
Australian Standards
AS 1892.2 Portable ladders - Timber
AS 2865 Confined spaces
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1680.4:2017 Interior and workplace lighting - Maintenance of electric lighting systems
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Selection, use and maintenance
AS/NZS 1892.1 Portable ladders - Metal
AS/NZS 1892.3 Portable ladders - Reinforced plastic
AS/NZS 1892.5 Portable ladders - Selection, safe use and care
AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 3017 Electrical installations - Testing and inspection guidelines
AS/NZS 4836 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the safe work method statement for electrical cable pulling are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for pulling electrical cable would include:
Construction work
Excavation work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks at the workplace
Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing risks of plant in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when pulling electrical cable would include:
Australian Standards
AS 1353.2:1997 Flat synthetic-webbing slings - Care and use
AS 1418.1:2002 Cranes, hoists and winches - General requirements
AS 2550.1:2011 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - General requirements
AS 2550.11:2004 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Vehicle loading cranes
AS 3775.2:2014 Chain slings for lifting purposes - Grade T(80) and V(100) care and use
AS 4741:2010 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1269.3:2005 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program
AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3012:2003 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Health and Safety Legislation
The intent of health and safety legislation is to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating risk arising from work.
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework and comprises of:
WHS Acts
WHS Regulations
Codes of Practice
WHS Acts
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulations
WHS regulations establish a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act
Reasonably Practicable
A PCBU must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Australian Standards
Australian/New Zealand Standards
Health and Safety Legislation
The intent of health and safety legislation is to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating risk arising from work.
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework and comprises of:
WHS Acts
WHS Regulations
Codes of Practice
WHS Acts
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulations
WHS regulations establish a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act
Reasonably Practicable
A PCBU must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Australian Standards
Australian/New Zealand Standards
What is SWMS used for?
An SWMS is an administrative control intended to support higher order controls per the hierarchy of hazard controls in eliminating or minimising the risk to health and safety, e.g. engineering controls.
High risk construction work SWMS for a work task may incorporate several high risk activities, e.g. work at heights, operation of powered mobile plant and disturbing asbestos.
To reduce the risk of significant harm each of the high risk construction work activities must have:
Job hazard analysis to identify the hazards
Risk assessed per the hierarchy of controls
Develop risk controls to reduce the risk to health and safety
Monitor and review implemented control measures and residual risks.
Safety Culture
Safe work method statement purpose is to promote positive safety behaviour in the workplace between all duty holders.
Responsibility for health and safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility, and it starts with an effective WHS communication method, e.g. work health and safety consultation cooperation and coordination.
Remove the barriers to effective WHS consultation and participation through the implementation of:
Consultation with employees
Toolbox talks
Safety messages for the workplace.
Health and Safety Legislation
The intent of health and safety legislation is to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating risk arising from work.
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework and comprises of:
WHS Acts
WHS Regulations
Codes of Practice
WHS Acts
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulations
WHS regulations establish a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act
Reasonably Practicable
A PCBU must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Australian Standards
Australian/New Zealand Standards
Health and Safety Legislation
The intent of health and safety legislation is to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating risk arising from work.
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework and comprises of:
WHS Acts
WHS Regulations
Codes of Practice
WHS Acts
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulations
WHS regulations establish a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act
Reasonably Practicable
A PCBU must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Australian Standards
Australian/New Zealand Standards
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the safe work method statement for cable tray installation are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for cable tray installation would include:
Construction work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks at the workplace
Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing the risk of falls at workplaces
Managing risks of plant in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when pulling electrical cable would include:
Australian Standards
AS 4024.1 Safety of machinery
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1269.3:2005 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program
AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety
inspection and testing of electrical equipment AS 4024.1 Safety of machinery AS/NZS
60745.1 Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - General requirements
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the safe work method statement for electrical earthing are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for earthing electrical equipment would include:
Confined spaces
Construction work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks at the workplace
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when earthing electrical equipment would include:
Australian Standards
ASTM D178-01 Standard specification for rubber insulating matting
AS 2865 Confined spaces
AS 4741:2010 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3012:2003 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Health and Safety Legislation
The intent of health and safety legislation is to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating risk arising from work.
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework and comprises of:
WHS Acts
WHS Regulations
Codes of Practice
WHS Acts
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulations
WHS regulations establish a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act
Reasonably Practicable
A PCBU must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Australian Standards
Australian/New Zealand Standards
What is SWMS used for?
An SWMS is an administrative control intended to support higher order controls per the hierarchy of hazard controls in eliminating or minimising the risk to health and safety, e.g. engineering controls.
High risk construction work SWMS for a work task may incorporate several high risk activities, e.g. work at heights, operation of powered mobile plant and disturbing asbestos.
To reduce the risk of significant harm each of the high risk construction work activities must have:
Job hazard analysis to identify the hazards
Risk assessed per the hierarchy of controls
Develop risk controls to reduce the risk to health and safety
Monitor and review implemented control measures and residual risks.
Safety Culture
Safe work method statement purpose is to promote positive safety behaviour in the workplace between all duty holders.
Responsibility for health and safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility, and it starts with an effective WHS communication method, e.g. work health and safety consultation cooperation and coordination.
Remove the barriers to effective WHS consultation and participation through the implementation of:
Consultation with employees
Toolbox talks
Safety messages for the workplace.
What is SWMS used for?
An SWMS is an administrative control intended to support higher order controls per the hierarchy of hazard controls in eliminating or minimising the risk to health and safety, e.g. engineering controls.
High risk construction work SWMS for a work task may incorporate several high risk activities, e.g. work at heights, operation of powered mobile plant and disturbing asbestos.
To reduce the risk of significant harm each of the high risk construction work activities must have:
Job hazard analysis to identify the hazards
Risk assessed per the hierarchy of controls
Develop risk controls to reduce the risk to health and safety
Monitor and review implemented control measures and residual risks.
Safety Culture
Safe work method statement purpose is to promote positive safety behaviour in the workplace between all duty holders.
Responsibility for health and safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility, and it starts with an effective WHS communication method, e.g. work health and safety consultation cooperation and coordination.
Remove the barriers to effective WHS consultation and participation through the implementation of:
Consultation with employees
Toolbox talks
Safety messages for the workplace.
Health and Safety Legislation
The intent of health and safety legislation is to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating risk arising from work.
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework and comprises of:
WHS Acts
WHS Regulations
Codes of Practice
WHS Acts
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulations
WHS regulations establish a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act
Reasonably Practicable
A PCBU must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Australian Standards
Australian/New Zealand Standards
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the safe work method statement for electrical cable pulling are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for pulling electrical cable would include:
Construction work
Excavation work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks at the workplace
Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing risks of plant in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when pulling electrical cable would include:
Australian Standards
AS 1353.2:1997 Flat synthetic-webbing slings - Care and use
AS 1418.1:2002 Cranes, hoists and winches - General requirements
AS 2550.1:2011 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - General requirements
AS 2550.11:2004 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Vehicle loading cranes
AS 3775.2:2014 Chain slings for lifting purposes - Grade T(80) and V(100) care and use
AS 4741:2010 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1269.3:2005 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program
AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3012:2003 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the RCD testing SWMS are noted below.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for testing of RCDS would include:
Confined spaces
Construction work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, co-operation and co-ordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when undertaking RCD testing would include:
Australian Standards
AS 1892.2 Portable ladders - Timber
AS 2865 Confined spaces
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Selection, use and maintenance
AS/NZS 1892.1 Portable ladders - Metal
AS/NZS 1892.3 Portable ladders - Reinforced plastic
AS/NZS 1892.5 Portable ladders - Selection, safe use and care
AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 3017 Electrical installations - Testing and inspection guidelines
AS/NZS 3190 Approval & test specification – Residual current devices
AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
AS/NZS 4836 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the WHS legislative framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by eliminating risk arising from work.
WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
WHS Act
WHS Acts provide the WHS framework to ensure the safety of workers and other persons who might be at risk from the undertaking of work activities.
WHS Regulation
The WHS regulation establishes a framework for the implementation of controls to prevent or minimise the risk.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice provide WHS duty holders with WHS guidance material to:
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Achieve the health and safety aims and objectives of the Work Health and Safety Act.
Reasonably Practicable
A person conducting a business or undertaking must so far as reasonably practicable, eliminate or minimise risks where there is no regulation or code of practice about a risk.
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and ppe.
WHS Standards
WHS Standards establish technical specifications and procedures intended to be used consistently, as a rule, guideline, or definition.
Codes of Practice and Standards
Codes of practice and standards referenced in the safe work method statement for electrical cable pulling are noted below.
Codes of Practice WHS
Codes of practice that may assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities for pulling electrical cable would include:
Construction work
Excavation work
First aid in the workplace
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Managing electrical risks at the workplace
Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work
Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing risks of plant in the workplace
Managing the work environment and facilities
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Workplace Standards
Australian Standards that may provide WHS guidelines and assist a duty holder, e.g. PCBU, in meeting their work health and safety duty of care responsibilities when pulling electrical cable would include:
Australian Standards
AS 1353.2:1997 Flat synthetic-webbing slings - Care and use
AS 1418.1:2002 Cranes, hoists and winches - General requirements
AS 2550.1:2011 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - General requirements
AS 2550.11:2004 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Vehicle loading cranes
AS 3775.2:2014 Chain slings for lifting purposes - Grade T(80) and V(100) care and use
AS 4741:2010 Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS 1269.3:2005 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program
AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3012:2003 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Compliance with WHS Legislation
Electrical SWMS comply with health and safety legislation, and safe work method statement legislative and regulatory requirements.
SWMS authored by Workplace Safety.
SWMS Review
Changes to WHS legislation are always occurring, so a safe work method statement review by Workplace Health and Safety shall assist with compliance with WHS laws.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Compliance with WHS Legislation
Electrical SWMS comply with health and safety legislation, and safe work method statement legislative and regulatory requirements.
SWMS authored by Workplace Safety.
SWMS Review
Changes to WHS legislation are always occurring, so a safe work method statement review by Workplace Health and Safety shall assist with compliance with WHS laws.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Compliance with WHS Legislation
Electrical SWMS comply with health and safety legislation, and safe work method statement legislative and regulatory requirements.
SWMS authored by Workplace Safety.
SWMS Review
Changes to WHS legislation are always occurring, so a safe work method statement review by Workplace Health and Safety shall assist with compliance with WHS laws.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Compliance with WHS Legislation
Electrical SWMS comply with health and safety legislation, and safe work method statement legislative and regulatory requirements.
SWMS authored by Workplace Safety.
SWMS Review
Changes to WHS legislation are always occurring, so a safe work method statement review by Workplace Health and Safety shall assist with compliance with WHS laws.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Compliance with WHS Legislation
Electrical SWMS comply with health and safety legislation, and safe work method statement legislative and regulatory requirements.
SWMS authored by Workplace Safety.
SWMS Review
Changes to WHS legislation are always occurring, so a safe work method statement review by Workplace Health and Safety shall assist with compliance with WHS laws.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Compliance with WHS Legislation
Electrical SWMS comply with health and safety legislation, and safe work method statement legislative and regulatory requirements.
SWMS authored by Workplace Safety.
SWMS Review
Changes to WHS legislation are always occurring, so a safe work method statement review by Workplace Health and Safety shall assist with compliance with WHS laws.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
Compliance with WHS Legislation
Electrical SWMS comply with health and safety legislation, and safe work method statement legislative and regulatory requirements.
SWMS authored by Workplace Safety.
SWMS Review
Changes to WHS legislation are always occurring, so a safe work method statement review by Workplace Health and Safety shall assist with compliance with WHS laws.
SWMS Document
WHS SWMS set out the work activities in a logical sequence with the:
Hazards identified per hazard identification process
Level of risk assessed per risk matrix to determine probability and severity
Control measures per hierarchy of controls, e.g. engineering controls and personal protective equipment
Risk control measures implementation plan for controlling the risk.
SWMS Installing Roof Trusses
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