Structural Framing (Timber) — Safe Work Method Statement Covers the erection and fixing of structural timber wall frames, top and bottom plates, studs, noggings, and bracing in accordance with AS 1684. Includes manual handling of timber members, use of power tools for cutting and fixing, and working at heights during upper-storey framing.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
9 hazards identified
9 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more
WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801)
Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Class 5 hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)
Steel-cap safety boots (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Full body harness (heights work) (AS/NZS 1891.1)
Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 1684.2 — Residential Timber-Framed Construction
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational Protective Helmets
AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Harnesses and Ancillary Equipment
AS/NZS 1891.4 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Selection, Use and Maintenance
AS/NZS 4994.1 — Temporary Edge Protection
AS/NZS 1337.1 — Personal Eye Protection
AS/NZS 1270 — Acoustics — Hearing Protectors
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Structural Framing (Steel) — Safe Work Method Statement Covers the assembly and erection of light-gauge and structural steel framing systems including cold-formed steel wall frames, floor joists and roof framing. Addresses hazards associated with handling steel members, TEK screw fixing, angle grinding, and working at heights during multi-storey steel frame erection.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
9 hazards identified
9 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more
WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 214 - Exposure to hazardous atmospheres (metal fume)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801)
Safety glasses or face shield (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Class 5 hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)
Steel-cap safety boots (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Cut-resistant gloves (Level E) (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Full body harness (heights work) (AS/NZS 1891.1)
Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 4600 — Cold-Formed Steel Structures
AS 4100 — Steel Structures
AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Harnesses and Ancillary Equipment
AS/NZS 4576 — Guidelines for Scaffolding Safety
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational Protective Helmets
AS/NZS 1337.1 — Personal Eye Protection
AS/NZS 1270 — Acoustics — Hearing Protectors
AS/NZS 2161.3 — Occupational Protective Gloves
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Formwork Construction and Stripping — Safe Work Method Statement Covers the construction, erection, and stripping of formwork systems for concrete pours including footings, slabs, walls and columns. Addresses manual handling of formwork panels, use of form oil and release agents, working near crane operations, and working at heights on elevated formwork systems.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
8 hazards identified
8 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more
WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 208 - Managing risks of plant
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801)
Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Steel-cap safety boots (penetration-resistant sole) (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Chemical-resistant gloves (for release agents) (AS/NZS 2161.10)
Full body harness (heights work) (AS/NZS 1891.1)
Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 3610 — Formwork for Concrete
AS/NZS 4994.1 — Temporary Edge Protection
AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Harnesses and Ancillary Equipment
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational Protective Helmets
AS/NZS 1337.1 — Personal Eye Protection
AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational Protective Footwear
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Roof Truss Installation — Safe Work Method Statement Covers the crane lifting, positioning and fixing of prefabricated roof trusses to wall frames including temporary and permanent bracing, battening and tie-down installation. Addresses fall hazards, crane operations, manual handling of large truss members and wind-related risks during installation.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
8 hazards identified
8 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 208 - Managing risks of plant
WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801)
Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Steel-cap safety boots (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Full body harness (AS/NZS 1891.1)
Inertia reel / self-retracting lifeline (AS/NZS 1891.4)
Riggers gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Class 5 hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 1684.2 — Residential Timber-Framed Construction
AS 4440 — Installation of Nailplated Timber Roof Trusses
AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Harnesses and Ancillary Equipment
AS/NZS 1891.4 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Selection, Use and Maintenance
AS/NZS 4576 — Guidelines for Scaffolding Safety
AS/NZS 4994.1 — Temporary Edge Protection
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational Protective Helmets
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Decking and Pergola Construction — Safe Work Method Statement Covers construction of timber and composite decking platforms and pergola structures including subframe installation, post fixing, beam and rafter installation, and decking board fixing. Addresses working at heights for elevated decks, manual handling, power tool hazards, and treated timber handling.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
8 hazards identified
8 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more (elevated decks)
WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Hearing protection (Class 5) (AS/NZS 1270)
Steel-cap safety boots (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
P2 respirator (treated timber cutting) (AS/NZS 1716)
Hard hat (overhead work) (AS/NZS 1801)
Full body harness (elevated decks) (AS/NZS 1891.1)
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen SPF50+) (N/A)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 1684.2 — Residential Timber-Framed Construction
AS 1170.1 — Structural Design Actions — Permanent, Imposed and Other Actions
AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Harnesses and Ancillary Equipment
AS/NZS 4576 — Guidelines for Scaffolding Safety
AS/NZS 1337.1 — Personal Eye Protection
AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory Protective Devices
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational Protective Helmets
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Staircase Construction — Safe Work Method Statement Covers the construction and installation of timber and steel staircases including stringer cutting, tread and riser fitting, balustrade installation and landing construction. Addresses hazards from working at heights during multi-storey staircase installation, power tool use, manual handling of heavy stringer beams, and fall risks from incomplete staircase structures.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
7 hazards identified
7 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more
WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801)
Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Hearing protection (Class 5) (AS/NZS 1270)
Steel-cap safety boots (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Full body harness (AS/NZS 1891.1)
P2 respirator (sanding) (AS/NZS 1716)
Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 1684.2 — Residential Timber-Framed Construction
AS 1657 — Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders
AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Harnesses and Ancillary Equipment
AS/NZS 4994.1 — Temporary Edge Protection
AS/NZS 1337.1 — Personal Eye Protection
AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory Protective Devices
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational Protective Helmets
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Window and Door Installation — Safe Work Method Statement Covers the installation of windows and doors including timber, aluminium and uPVC frames in new builds and renovations. Addresses glazing handling, manual handling of heavy door and window units, power tool use for trimming and fixing, working at heights for upper-storey installations, and glass breakage hazards.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
7 hazards identified
7 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more
WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Cut-resistant gloves (Level D) (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Steel-cap safety boots (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Hard hat (overhead work) (AS/NZS 1801)
Hearing protection (Class 5) (AS/NZS 1270)
Full body harness (upper-storey work) (AS/NZS 1891.1)
P2 respirator (sealant application) (AS/NZS 1716)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 2047 — Windows and External Glazed Doors in Buildings
AS 1288 — Glass in Buildings — Selection and Installation
AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Harnesses and Ancillary Equipment
AS/NZS 4576 — Guidelines for Scaffolding Safety
AS/NZS 1337.1 — Personal Eye Protection
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational Protective Helmets
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Internal Fit-Out (Walls, Ceilings, Joinery) — Safe Work Method Statement Covers internal carpentry fit-out including stud wall construction, ceiling framework, architrave and skirting installation, built-in cabinetry and shelving, and general second-fix joinery. Addresses dust from cutting MDF and particleboard, manual handling, power tool hazards, and working from ladders and scaffolds in confined internal spaces.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
7 hazards identified
7 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 49 - Duties of workers
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1)
P2 respirator (MDF/sanding) (AS/NZS 1716)
Hearing protection (Class 5) (AS/NZS 1270)
Steel-cap safety boots (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Hard hat (ceiling work) (AS/NZS 1801)
Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 1684.2 — Residential Timber-Framed Construction
AS/NZS 4266 — Reconstituted Wood-Based Panels (MDF requirements)
AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory Protective Devices
AS/NZS 1270 — Acoustics — Hearing Protectors
AS/NZS 1337.1 — Personal Eye Protection
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational Protective Helmets
$67.96
Demolition of Timber Structures — Safe Work Method Statement Covers the demolition and removal of timber structures including wall frames, floor systems, roof structures, decking and sub-floor framing. Addresses asbestos risk in pre-1990 buildings, structural collapse, manual handling of demolition waste, protruding nails and fasteners, and dust and biological hazards from decayed timber.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
8 hazards identified
8 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more
WHS Reg 2011, Part 8.1 - General requirements for demolition work
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 442 - Licensed demolition work
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801)
Safety goggles (dust-tight) (AS/NZS 1337.1)
P2 respirator (AS/NZS 1716)
Hearing protection (Class 5) (AS/NZS 1270)
Steel-cap boots (puncture-resistant sole) (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Leather work gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Full body harness (heights work) (AS/NZS 1891.1)
Disposable coveralls (dust/mould) (Category III Type 5/6)
Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 2601 — Demolition of Structures
AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Harnesses and Ancillary Equipment
AS/NZS 4576 — Guidelines for Scaffolding Safety
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational Protective Helmets
AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory Protective Devices
AS/NZS 1337.1 — Personal Eye Protection
$67.96
Working at Heights (Carpentry) — Safe Work Method Statement General working at heights SWMS applicable to all carpentry activities performed at or above 2 metres. Covers scaffold erection and use, ladder safety, roof work, edge protection, fall arrest systems, and emergency rescue planning. Applicable as a supplementary SWMS to all other carpentry tasks involving elevated work.
What's inside this document
6 work steps
7 hazards identified
7 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 78 - Fall prevention and falling objects
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 79 - Minimising risk of fall
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Full body harness (AS/NZS 1891.1)
Shock-absorbing lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1)
Inertia reel / self-retracting lifeline (AS/NZS 1891.4)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801)
Non-slip sole safety boots (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Harnesses and Ancillary Equipment
AS/NZS 1891.4 — Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems — Selection, Use and Maintenance
AS/NZS 4576 — Guidelines for Scaffolding Safety
AS/NZS 4994.1 — Temporary Edge Protection
AS/NZS 1892.1 — Portable Ladders — Metal
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational Protective Helmets
AS/NZS 4602.1 — High Visibility Safety Garments
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