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.

5 work steps 7 hazards identified 7 control measures 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, 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) 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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