Balcony and Terrace Waterproofing Systems — Safe Work Method Statement

Covers application of waterproofing membrane systems to external balconies, terraces and podium decks including substrate preparation, drainage installation, membrane application, and protection screed placement. Includes work at height on external balcony edges in accordance with AS 4654 and AS 3740.

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.

5 work steps 7 hazards identified 7 control measures 5 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section

High-Risk Activity Categories

Fall 2m

Legislation Referenced

WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291 - Meaning of high risk construction work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of a person falling more than 2 metres WHS Reg 2011, Part 4.5 - Falls WHS Reg 2011, Reg 44 - Duties of persons conducting businesses or undertakings that use hazardous chemicals

PPE Requirements

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

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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.