Carpentry Toolbox Talk

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

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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

Falls from height during framing and truss work
Manual handling of heavy timber and sheet materials
Power tool injuries (circular saws, nail guns)
Struck by falling objects or materials
Working near unprotected edges and openings
Musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive tasks

Relevant Australian Standards

AS/NZS 1891.1 Industrial fall-arrest systems
AS 1684 Residential timber-framed construction
AS/NZS 4994.1 Temporary edge protection
AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding

Individual Documents — $20.95 each

	Document	Price
	Toolbox Talk — Structural Framing (Timber) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Structural Framing (Steel) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Formwork Construction and Stripping What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Roof Truss Installation What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 8 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Decking and Pergola Construction What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 8 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Staircase Construction What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Window and Door Installation What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Internal Fit-Out (Walls, Ceilings, Joinery) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Demolition of Timber Structures What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 9 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Working at Heights (Carpentry) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95

Carpentry Toolbox Talk — Common Questions

How often should toolbox talks be held?

Most WHS guidelines recommend weekly toolbox talks, or before any new high-risk activity begins. Regular talks demonstrate ongoing safety consultation with workers.

What topics do your toolbox talks cover?

Each toolbox talk covers trade-specific hazards, safe work procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency protocols relevant to that trade's activities.

Do toolbox talks include an attendance register?

Yes. Every Toolbox Talk document includes an attendance register for worker sign-off, providing evidence of WHS consultation.

Are toolbox talks a legal requirement?

While not explicitly mandated by name, WHS legislation requires PCBUs to consult with workers on safety matters. Documented toolbox talks are the most common way to demonstrate this consultation.

Last updated: March 2026

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