Civil Works JSA

Road works, drainage, kerbing, stormwater, and earthmoving

Civil Works Complete Pack

12 documents — everything you need for civil works compliance.

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Also available for Civil Works: SWMS — from $67.95 Toolbox Talk — from $20.95 Risk Assessment — from $33.95 Induction — from $20.95 SOP — from $33.95 Emergency — from $41.95

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
Relevant Australian Standards

Individual Documents — $16.95 each

Document Price
Road Base Preparation and Sealing — Job Safety Analysis
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 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 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
$16.95
Kerb and Gutter Construction — Job Safety Analysis
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 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 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
$16.95
Stormwater Drainage Pipe Installation — Job Safety Analysis
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 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 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
$16.95
Bulk Earthmoving and Site Cut — Job Safety Analysis
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 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 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
$16.95
Trench Excavation for Services — Job Safety Analysis
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 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 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
$16.95
Soil and Base Compaction Operations — Job Safety Analysis
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 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 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
$16.95
Road Line Marking and Signage Installation — Job Safety Analysis
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 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 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
$16.95
Traffic Management and Control Setup — Job Safety Analysis
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 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 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
$16.95
Minor Bridge and Culvert Construction — Job Safety Analysis
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 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 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
$16.95
Engineered Retaining Wall Construction — Job Safety Analysis
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 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 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
$16.95
Large Diameter Pipe Laying (Sewer, Water Main) — Job Safety Analysis
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 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 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
$16.95
Asphalt Paving and Resurfacing — Job Safety Analysis
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 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 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
$16.95

Civil Works JSA — Common Questions

What is the difference between a JSA and a SWMS?

A SWMS is a legal requirement for high-risk construction work and must include detailed control measures and worker sign-off. A JSA is a simplified hazard analysis used for daily planning, toolbox meetings, and non-HRCW tasks. Many businesses use both.

When should I use a JSA?

Use a JSA for daily pre-start meetings, when introducing new workers to a task, for non-high-risk activities, or as a quick reference during toolbox talks.

Can a JSA replace a SWMS?

No. If the work is classified as high-risk construction work under WHS Regulations, a SWMS is legally required. A JSA complements a SWMS but cannot replace it for HRCW.

Are your JSA documents editable?

Yes. All JSA documents are delivered in editable Word (.docx) format with your business details pre-filled.

Is a JSA a legal requirement in NSW, Victoria or other states?

No Australian state or territory mandates a document called a JSA. The legally required document for high risk construction work is the SWMS — under WHS Regulations s.299 in the model WHS states, Reg 299 in Western Australia, and Reg 327 of the OHS Regulations 2017 in Victoria. Principal contractors still commonly ask for a JSA at daily pre-starts for tasks outside high risk construction work, which is exactly what these documents are for.

Last updated: March 2026