Scaffolding & Access Risk Assessment
Scaffold erection and dismantling, working platforms, and edge protection
Scaffolding & Access Risk Assessment
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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 — $33.95 each
Scaffolding & Access 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