Concreting operations involve multiple high-risk construction activities under WHS Regulations s.291, including work near excavations, working at heights during formwork, and handling heavy loads with cranes or concrete pumps.
Our concreting SWMS pack covers 10 work activities from formwork construction and steel reinforcement through to concrete pouring, finishing, post-tensioning, and tilt-up/precast panel installation. Each document addresses hazards specific to concrete work including chemical burns from wet concrete, silica dust exposure, manual handling of heavy materials, and plant/equipment risks.
Key Hazards Covered
Chemical burns from wet concrete contact
Silica dust inhalation during cutting and grinding
Formwork collapse during pouring
Manual handling of heavy reinforcement steel
Crane and concrete pump operations
Working near open excavations
Relevant Australian Standards
AS 3600 Concrete structures
AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding safety
AS 2550 Cranes, hoists and winches
AS/NZS 1891.1 Fall-arrest systems
Individual Documents — $16.95 each
Concreting 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.