Civil Works Emergency
Road works, drainage, kerbing, stormwater, and earthmoving
Civil Works Complete Pack
3 documents — everything you need for civil works compliance.
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Civil construction work involves multiple high-risk activities including excavation, working near traffic, operating heavy plant, and working near underground services — all requiring SWMS under WHS Regulations s.291.
Our civil works SWMS pack covers 12 activities including road works, drainage installation, kerb and gutter construction, stormwater systems, earthmoving operations, and traffic management. Each document addresses hazards specific to civil construction such as trench collapse, underground service strikes, plant-pedestrian interactions, and exposure to traffic.
Key Hazards Covered
- Trench collapse and excavation cave-in
- Underground service strikes (gas, electricity, water, comms)
- Plant-pedestrian interactions on site
- Exposure to live traffic during road works
- Manual handling of heavy pipes and materials
- Silica dust from cutting concrete and masonry
Relevant Australian Standards
- AS 4678 Earth-retaining structures
- AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations
- AS 1742 Manual of uniform traffic control devices
- AS 2550 Cranes, hoists and winches
Individual Documents — $41.95 each
Civil Works Emergency — Common Questions
Are emergency procedures a legal requirement?
Yes. Under WHS Regulation 43, PCBUs must prepare, maintain, and implement an emergency plan for the workplace. Workers must be trained in emergency procedures.
What emergencies do your procedures cover?
Our procedures cover trade-specific emergencies including injuries, chemical exposure, fire, electrical incidents, structural collapse, severe weather, and medical emergencies.
Do emergency procedures include notification requirements?
Yes. Each procedure includes who to notify (emergency services, regulators, site managers), when to notify them, and what information to provide.
Last updated: March 2026