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.

A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal requirement under WHS Regulations for any high-risk construction work in Australia. It identifies hazards, assesses risks using a 5×5 matrix, and sets out control measures following the hierarchy of controls. Our SWMS documents reference specific WHS Regulation clauses and AS/NZS standards for every piece of PPE, giving you audit-ready documentation that satisfies regulator requirements in every state and territory.

5 work steps 8 hazards identified 8 control measures 8 PPE items specified 7 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section

High-Risk Activity Categories

Working At Heights

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

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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Using This SWMS On Site

Keep the SWMS where the work is being carried out and have it available if the principal contractor asks for it. Workers named on it sign the acknowledgement page before starting, and it gets reviewed whenever the method, the site conditions or the crew change.

SWMS — Common Questions

When is a SWMS legally required?

Under WHS Regulation 299, a SWMS must be prepared before any high-risk construction work (HRCW) begins. This includes work at heights, demolition, work near energised electrical, excavation over 1.5m, and 18 other defined activities.

What should a SWMS include?

A compliant SWMS must identify the high-risk work, list hazards and risks, describe control measures using the hierarchy of controls, and be signed by the workers involved. Our documents include all required elements plus specific legislation references.

Who needs to sign a SWMS?

The PCBU (or employer in Victoria) who commissions the work, and every worker carrying out the high-risk construction work, must sign the SWMS before work begins.