Carpentry SOP

Framing, formwork, trusses, decking, fit-out, and heights

Carpentry Complete Pack

10 documents — everything you need for carpentry compliance.

$255 $339.50 Save $85 Buy Complete Pack See a sample first →
Not the right fit? Refund available if documents don't match your trade.

Not sure your current documents are compliant? Run the free WHS compliance check →

Also available for Carpentry: SWMS — from $67.95 JSA — from $16.95 Toolbox Talk — from $20.95 Risk Assessment — from $33.95 Induction — from $20.95 Emergency — from $41.95

Carpentry work frequently involves high-risk construction activities under WHS Regulations s.291, including working at heights of 2 metres or more during framing, truss installation, and roof fit-out. A SWMS is legally required before commencing these activities.

Our carpentry SWMS pack covers 10 critical work activities including structural framing, formwork construction, roof truss installation, timber decking, internal fit-out, and working at heights. Each document identifies trade-specific hazards such as falls from incomplete structures, manual handling of heavy timber, power tool injuries, and falling objects.

Key Hazards Covered
Relevant Australian Standards

Individual Documents — $33.95 each

Document Price
SOP — Structural Framing (Timber)
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 7 PPE items specified 7 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
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
$33.95
SOP — Structural Framing (Steel)
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 7 PPE items specified 8 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
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
$33.95
SOP — Formwork Construction and Stripping
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 7 PPE items specified 6 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
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
$33.95
SOP — Roof Truss Installation
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 8 PPE items specified 7 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
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
$33.95
SOP — Decking and Pergola Construction
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 8 PPE items specified 7 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
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
$33.95
SOP — Staircase Construction
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 7 PPE items specified 7 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
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
$33.95
SOP — Window and Door Installation
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 7 PPE items specified 6 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
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
$33.95
SOP — Internal Fit-Out (Walls, Ceilings, Joinery)
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 6 PPE items specified 6 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
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
$33.95
SOP — Demolition of Timber Structures
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 9 PPE items specified 6 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
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
$33.95
SOP — Working at Heights (Carpentry)
What's inside this document
6 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 7 PPE items specified 7 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
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
$33.95

Selected: 0 documents — Total: $0.00

Carpentry SOP — Common Questions

What is the difference between a SOP and a SWMS?

A SOP provides step-by-step instructions for completing a task safely. A SWMS is a legal document specifically for high-risk construction work that focuses on hazard identification and risk control. SOPs are broader and apply to all tasks, not just HRCW.

Why do I need SOPs if I have SWMS?

SWMS only cover high-risk construction work. SOPs cover all tasks, including routine operations, equipment use, and procedures that don't qualify as HRCW but still need standardised safe practices.

Are your SOPs trade-specific?

Yes. Each SOP is written for specific trade activities, with relevant safety controls, PPE requirements, and references to applicable Australian Standards.

Other Trades You Might Need

Concreting SOP (10 docs) Bricklaying & Masonry SOP (8 docs) Scaffolding & Access SOP (8 docs) Demolition SOP (15 docs) Civil Works SOP (12 docs) Painting SOP (10 docs) Plastering SOP (8 docs)

View all SOP trades →

Free WHS Guides

Browse all guides & resources →

Last updated: March 2026