Bricklaying & Masonry Risk Assessment
Brick and block laying, stone work, retaining walls, and lintels
Bricklaying & Masonry Risk Assessment
One document — covers bricklaying & masonry for this product type.
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Bricklaying and masonry work involves significant manual handling, working at heights on scaffolding, and exposure to silica dust — all requiring careful hazard management under WHS legislation.
Our bricklaying SWMS pack covers 8 work activities including brick and block laying, stonework installation, retaining wall construction, lintel placement, and working from scaffolding. Each document addresses hazards such as musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive lifting, falls from scaffolding, silica dust from cutting bricks and blocks, and struck-by injuries from falling masonry.
Key Hazards Covered
- Musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive heavy lifting
- Falls from scaffolding and elevated platforms
- Silica dust from cutting bricks and blocks
- Struck by falling masonry or materials
- Cement burns and dermatitis
- Manual handling of heavy lintels
Relevant Australian Standards
- AS 3700 Masonry structures
- AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding
- AS/NZS 4994.1 Temporary edge protection
- AS/NZS 1715 Respiratory protective devices
Individual Documents — $33.95 each
Bricklaying & Masonry Risk Assessment — Common Questions
What is the difference between a risk assessment and a SWMS?
A risk assessment provides a broad overview of all hazards for a scope of work at a site. A SWMS is task-specific and legally required for high-risk construction work. Both are important but serve different purposes.
Do I need a risk assessment if I have a SWMS?
Yes. A SWMS covers specific high-risk tasks. A site-specific risk assessment covers all hazards at the site, including those not classified as high-risk construction work.
What risk matrix do your assessments use?
Our risk assessments use a 5×5 likelihood-consequence matrix, providing initial risk ratings before controls and residual ratings after controls are applied.
Last updated: March 2026