Plasterboard Installation (Walls) — Safe Work Method Statement

Covers the installation of plasterboard wall linings including stud preparation, sheet cutting, lifting, fixing, jointing and finishing in accordance with AS/NZS 2589. Addresses manual handling of heavy sheets, dust from cutting and sanding, noise from screw guns, and electrical hazards from concealed wiring.

5 work steps 8 hazards identified 8 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section

High-Risk Activity Categories

Energised Electrical

Legislation Referenced

WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction WHS Reg 2011, Reg 49 - Duties of workers WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(k) - Work on or near energised electrical installations

PPE Requirements

P2 respirator (cutting/sanding) (AS/NZS 1716) Safety glasses / goggles (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hearing protection (Class 5) (AS/NZS 1270) Steel-cap safety boots (AS/NZS 2210.3) Riggers gloves (handling) (AS/NZS 2161.3) Nitrile gloves (jointing compound) (AS/NZS 2161.10)

Australian Standards Referenced

AS/NZS 2589 — Gypsum Linings — Application and Finishing AS/NZS 2588 — Gypsum Plasterboard AS/NZS 3000 — Wiring Rules (cable clearance requirements) AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory Protective Devices AS/NZS 1270 — Acoustics — Hearing Protectors AS/NZS 1337.1 — Personal Eye Protection
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