Do civil contractors need SWMS?

Yes. Most civil works involve high-risk activities including excavation (trenching over 1.5m), working near underground services, working adjacent to traffic, and operating powered mobile plant — all classified as high-risk construction work under WHS Regulations s.291.

What hazards are specific to civil works?

Key hazards include trench collapse, underground service strikes (gas, electrical, water, communications), plant-pedestrian collisions, live traffic exposure, manual handling of heavy pipes, and silica dust from concrete cutting.

Do these include traffic management SWMS?

Yes. Our civil works pack includes a dedicated traffic management SWMS covering traffic control plans, lane closures, signage requirements, and worker safety in live traffic environments — referenced to AS 1742.

Civil Works Induction

Road works, drainage, kerbing, stormwater, and earthmoving

Civil Works Complete Pack

12 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 — $21.21 each

	Document	Price
	Road Base Preparation and Sealing — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for road base preparation including subgrade preparation, placement and spreading of aggregate base and sub-base materials, priming, and bituminous sealing of road surfaces. What's inside this document 5 work steps 10 hazards identified 10 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011 r.214 (management of risks to health and safety) WHS Reg 2011 r.291 (high risk construction work) WHS Reg 2011 r.315 (traffic management) PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$21.21
	Kerb and Gutter Construction — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for construction of concrete kerb and gutter including formwork installation, concrete placement by machine or hand, finishing, and stripping of forms. What's inside this document 5 work steps 7 hazards identified 7 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011 r.214 (management of risks to health and safety) WHS Reg 2011 r.291 (high risk construction work) WHS Reg 2011 r.315 (traffic management) PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$21.21
	Stormwater Drainage Pipe Installation — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for installation of stormwater drainage systems including trench excavation, pipe laying (RCP and PVC), jointing, backfill, and connection to pits and headwalls. What's inside this document 5 work steps 8 hazards identified 8 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011 r.291 (high risk construction work) WHS Reg 2011 r.306 (excavation work) WHS Reg 2011 r.307 (ground conditions — excavation) PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$21.21
	Bulk Earthmoving and Site Cut — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for bulk earthmoving operations including site clearing, cut and fill, stockpiling, and site levelling using excavators, dozers, scrapers, and dump trucks. What's inside this document 5 work steps 8 hazards identified 8 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011 r.214 (management of risks to health and safety) WHS Reg 2011 r.291 (high risk construction work) WHS Reg 2011 r.213 (duty to identify hazards) PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$21.21
	Trench Excavation for Services — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for trench excavation and installation of civil services including water, sewer, gas, and telecommunications conduits in urban and greenfield environments. What's inside this document 4 work steps 6 hazards identified 6 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011 r.306 (excavation work) WHS Reg 2011 r.307 (ground conditions — excavation) WHS Reg 2011 r.305 (excavation work — shoring) PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$21.21
	Soil and Base Compaction Operations — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for compaction of soil, road base, and fill materials using smooth drum rollers, padfoot rollers, plate compactors, and rammers. What's inside this document 4 work steps 6 hazards identified 6 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011 r.214 (management of risks to health and safety) WHS Reg 2011 r.39 (provision and use of plant) WHS Reg 2011 r.213 (duty to identify hazards) PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$21.21
	Road Line Marking and Signage Installation — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for application of thermoplastic, cold-applied paint, and preformed line marking to road surfaces and installation of associated regulatory and warning signage. What's inside this document 4 work steps 6 hazards identified 6 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011 r.291 (high risk construction work) WHS Reg 2011 r.315 (traffic management) WHS Reg 2011 r.214 (management of risks to health and safety) PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$21.21
	Traffic Management and Control Setup — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for establishing, maintaining, and removing temporary traffic management arrangements on public roads including lane closures, detours, speed reductions, and pedestrian diversions. What's inside this document 5 work steps 6 hazards identified 6 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011 r.291 (high risk construction work) WHS Reg 2011 r.315 (traffic management) WHS Reg 2011 r.214 (management of risks to health and safety) PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$21.21
	Minor Bridge and Culvert Construction — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for construction of minor bridges, box culverts, and pipe culvert headwalls including excavation, formwork, steel fixing, concrete placement, and backfill. What's inside this document 5 work steps 8 hazards identified 8 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011 r.291 (high risk construction work) WHS Reg 2011 r.306 (excavation work) WHS Reg 2011 r.78 (falls — general duty) PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$21.21
	Engineered Retaining Wall Construction — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for construction of engineered retaining walls including gravity, cantilever, crib, and reinforced soil wall types, covering excavation, foundation preparation, wall erection, and drainage installation. What's inside this document 5 work steps 6 hazards identified 6 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011 r.291 (high risk construction work) WHS Reg 2011 r.306 (excavation work) WHS Reg 2011 r.78 (falls — general duty) PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$21.21
	Large Diameter Pipe Laying (Sewer, Water Main) — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for laying large diameter pipes (300mm and above) for sewer mains, water mains, and trunk infrastructure including deep trench work, pipe handling by crane/excavator, jointing, and pressure testing. What's inside this document 5 work steps 7 hazards identified 7 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011 r.291 (high risk construction work) WHS Reg 2011 r.306 (excavation work) WHS Reg 2011 r.305 (excavation work — shoring) PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$21.21
	Asphalt Paving and Resurfacing — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for asphalt paving and resurfacing operations including milling/profiling of existing surface, tack coat application, asphalt placement by paver, and rolling to achieve required density. What's inside this document 5 work steps 7 hazards identified 7 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011 r.291 (high risk construction work) WHS Reg 2011 r.315 (traffic management) WHS Reg 2011 r.214 (management of risks to health and safety) PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$21.21