Asbestos Roof Work — Safe Work Method Statement

Covers removal, repair, encapsulation, and over-cladding of asbestos-containing roofing materials including fibrous cement sheeting (super six, flat fibro) on residential and commercial buildings. Requires Class A or Class B asbestos removal licence depending on scope.

A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal requirement under WHS Regulations for any high-risk construction work in Australia. It identifies hazards, assesses risks using a 5×5 matrix, and sets out control measures following the hierarchy of controls. Our SWMS documents reference specific WHS Regulation clauses and AS/NZS standards for every piece of PPE, giving you audit-ready documentation that satisfies regulator requirements in every state and territory.

6 work steps 9 hazards identified 9 control measures 7 PPE items specified 8 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section

High-Risk Activity Categories

Working At Heights Asbestos Removal

Legislation Referenced

WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more WHS Reg 2011, Chapter 8 (Asbestos) — licensed asbestos removal work WHS Reg 2011, Chapter 8 (Asbestos) — asbestos removal control plan WHS Reg 2011, Chapter 8 (Asbestos) — notify the regulator before licensed asbestos removal starts WHS Reg 2011, Chapter 8 (Asbestos) — clearance inspection and clearance certificate after removal

PPE Requirements

P2 half-face respirator (non-friable) / P3 full-face respirator (friable) (AS/NZS 1716) Disposable coveralls type 5/6 (Category III Type 5/6) Full body harness + lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Safety footwear (non-lace or taped laces) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Disposable gloves (AS/NZS 2161.1) Safety glasses (sealed / goggles for friable) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)

Australian Standards Referenced

AS 2601 — The demolition of structures (includes asbestos removal procedures) AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 3544 — Industrial clothing AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices SafeWork Australia Code of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos SafeWork Australia Code of Practice: How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace WHS Reg 2011 Part 8.5 — Asbestos at the workplace WHS Reg 2011 Part 8.7 — Licensed asbestos removal work

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Using This SWMS On Site

Keep the SWMS where the work is being carried out and have it available if the principal contractor asks for it. Workers named on it sign the acknowledgement page before starting, and it gets reviewed whenever the method, the site conditions or the crew change.

SWMS — Common Questions

When is a SWMS legally required?

Under WHS Regulation 299, a SWMS must be prepared before any high-risk construction work (HRCW) begins. This includes work at heights, demolition, work near energised electrical, excavation over 1.5m, and 18 other defined activities.

What should a SWMS include?

A compliant SWMS must identify the high-risk work, list hazards and risks, describe control measures using the hierarchy of controls, and be signed by the workers involved. Our documents include all required elements plus specific legislation references.

Who needs to sign a SWMS?

The PCBU (or employer in Victoria) who commissions the work, and every worker carrying out the high-risk construction work, must sign the SWMS before work begins.