Scaffolding work is inherently high-risk construction work under WHS Regulations s.291 due to the constant risk of falls from height. Licensed scaffolders require SWMS for every scaffolding operation.
Our scaffolding SWMS pack covers 8 activities including scaffold erection and dismantling, working platform installation, edge protection systems, scaffold inspection, and mobile scaffold operations. Documents address critical hazards such as scaffold collapse, falls during erection, falling tools and materials, and electrocution from overhead power lines.
Key Hazards Covered
Falls during scaffold erection and dismantling
Scaffold collapse from improper assembly
Falling tools and materials onto workers below
Electrocution from contact with overhead power lines
Manual handling of heavy scaffold components
Inadequate edge protection
Relevant Australian Standards
AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding (Parts 1-4)
AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding safety
AS/NZS 4994.1 Temporary edge protection
AS/NZS 1891.1 Fall-arrest systems
Individual Documents — $16.95 each
Scaffolding & Access 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.