Do fencing contractors need SWMS?

SWMS are required when fencing work involves high-risk activities such as powered plant operations (post hole borers, excavators), working near underground services, or working adjacent to traffic. Pool fencing near excavations also triggers SWMS requirements.

Is pool fencing compliance covered?

Yes. Our pool fencing SWMS covers both the installation safety procedures and references AS 1926.1 Swimming pool safety requirements for barrier construction, gate clearances, and non-climbable zones.

What about underground services during post boring?

Our post hole boring SWMS covers Dial Before You Dig requirements, service location procedures, safe excavation near services, hand-dig zones around known services, and emergency procedures for service strikes.

Fencing Risk Assessment

Timber, metal, and glass fencing, post hole boring, and pool fencing

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Fencing work involves hazards from post hole boring near underground services, manual handling of heavy fence panels and posts, power tool use, and working near traffic on boundary fences.

Our fencing SWMS pack covers 6 activities including timber fencing, metal fencing (Colorbond, aluminium), glass panel fencing, post hole boring, pool fencing (compliance with AS 1926.1), and temporary fencing installation. Documents address hazards such as underground service strikes during post hole boring, manual handling of heavy panels, power tool injuries, glass handling lacerations, and working near traffic on road-boundary fencing.

Key Hazards Covered

Underground service strikes during post hole boring
Manual handling of heavy fence panels and posts
Power tool injuries (grinders, saws, drills)
Glass panel handling and laceration risk
Working near traffic on boundary fencing
Auger entanglement and kickback

Relevant Australian Standards

AS 1926.1 Swimming pool safety — Fencing
AS/NZS 1170.2 Wind actions
AS 1288 Glass in buildings
AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (underground services)

Individual Documents — $33.96 each

	Document	Price
	Timber Fence Construction — Safe Work Method Statement Covers construction of timber paling, picket and slat fences including post setting, rail fixing, paling attachment and gate installation. Includes use of power tools, concrete mixing for post footings, and manual handling of timber materials. What's inside this document 5 work steps 9 hazards identified 9 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Hierarchy of control measures 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 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	$33.96
	Steel and Aluminium Fence Installation — Safe Work Method Statement Covers installation of Colorbond steel panel fencing, tubular steel and aluminium fencing including post setting, rail and panel attachment, and gate installation. Includes cutting of metal components, concrete footings and handling of sheet metal panels. 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, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Hierarchy of control measures 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 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	$33.96
	Frameless and Semi-Frameless Glass Pool Fencing — Safe Work Method Statement Covers installation of frameless and semi-frameless glass pool fencing including spigot or channel base installation, glass panel handling, gate fitting and compliance inspection to AS 1926.1. Includes core drilling into concrete and handling of heavy toughened glass panels. What's inside this document 5 work steps 9 hazards identified 9 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Hierarchy of control measures 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 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	$33.96
	Post Hole Boring with Powered Auger — Safe Work Method Statement Covers boring of post holes using petrol-powered hand-held auger, tractor-mounted PTO auger and excavator-mounted auger attachment. Includes service location, auger selection, safe operation and hole inspection prior to post setting. What's inside this document 4 work steps 8 hazards identified 8 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Hierarchy of control measures 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 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	$33.96
	Pool Barrier Fencing to AS 1926.1 — Safe Work Method Statement Covers installation of compliant pool barrier fencing in accordance with AS 1926.1-2012 including barrier height, gap compliance, non-climbable zone assessment, gate self-closing and latching mechanisms, and signage. Applies to new installations, modifications and compliance rectification works. What's inside this document 5 work steps 9 hazards identified 9 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Hierarchy of control measures 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 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	$33.96
	Chain Wire and Security Fencing Installation — Safe Work Method Statement Covers installation of chain wire (cyclone mesh) and security fencing including galvanised and PVC-coated chain mesh, barbed wire and razor wire top extensions, strainer posts, intermediate posts, bracing and tensioning. Includes use of fencing tools, post driving equipment and wire straining gear. What's inside this document 6 work steps 10 hazards identified 10 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section 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 36 - Hierarchy of control measures 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	$33.96

Fencing Risk Assessment — Common Questions

What is the difference between a risk assessment and a SWMS?

A risk assessment provides a broad overview of all hazards for a scope of work at a site. A SWMS is task-specific and legally required for high-risk construction work. Both are important but serve different purposes.

Do I need a risk assessment if I have a SWMS?

Yes. A SWMS covers specific high-risk tasks. A site-specific risk assessment covers all hazards at the site, including those not classified as high-risk construction work.

What risk matrix do your assessments use?

Our risk assessments use a 5×5 likelihood-consequence matrix, providing initial risk ratings before controls and residual ratings after controls are applied.

Last updated: March 2026

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