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General Construction SWMS Templates
SWMS for general construction trades including painting, flooring, tiling, insulation, HVAC installation and carpentry fit-out.
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Painting and Decorating
Safe Work Method Statement for internal and external painting and decorating work including surface preparation, priming and application of paint by brush, roller and spray. Applicable to residential and commercial painting.
4 steps6 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW - 02
Flooring Installation
Safe Work Method Statement for the installation of floating floors, direct-stick timber, vinyl plank (LVP/SPC), and engineered flooring systems, including adhesive handling, subfloor preparation, and cutting operations, in compliance with Australian WHS legislation.
5 steps7 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW - 03
Tiling Work
Safe Work Method Statement for wall and floor tiling operations including substrate preparation, adhesive application, tile cutting, grouting, and silicone application in compliance with Australian WHS legislation.
5 steps8 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW - 04
Insulation Installation
Safe Work Method Statement for the installation of glasswool, rockwool, and polyester bulk insulation batts and blankets in ceiling, wall, and underfloor applications, in compliance with Australian WHS legislation.
4 steps6 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW - 05
HVAC Installation
Safe Work Method Statement for the installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems including ductwork fabrication and installation, condenser unit placement, indoor unit mounting, and refrigerant pipework, in compliance with Australian WHS legislation.
5 steps7 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW - 06
Carpentry Fit-Out
Safe Work Method Statement for internal carpentry fit-out works including door frame installation, architrave and skirting fixing, door hanging, built-in cabinetry installation, and general internal joinery, in compliance with Australian WHS legislation.
5 steps7 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW - 07
Plasterboard Wall and Ceiling Lining
Safe Work Method Statement for hanging, fixing, setting and sanding plasterboard wall and ceiling linings in new homes, extensions and commercial fit-outs, including sheet handling, ceiling lifts, working platforms and removal of old linings.
7 steps13 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW - 08
Waterproofing
Safe Work Method Statement for applying waterproofing membranes to wet areas, balconies, planter boxes, basements and roof decks, including surface preparation, priming, liquid and sheet membranes, torch-on systems and flood testing.
6 steps12 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW - 09
Rendering
Safe Work Method Statement for cement, acrylic and polymer rendering of masonry and panel walls, including mixing, machine spraying, hand application, texturing and working from scaffold.
7 steps13 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW - 10
Glazing and Window Installation
Safe Work Method Statement for installing window frames, sliding doors, glass panels and shopfront glazing, including handling glass by hand, A-frames, vacuum lifters and cranes, fixing, sealing and working at open edges.
7 steps12 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW - 11
Kitchen Renovation
Safe Work Method Statement for residential kitchen renovations, from isolating services and stripping out the old kitchen through to installing cabinets, benchtops, splashbacks and appliances, with trade coordination in an occupied home.
7 steps14 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW - 12
Bathroom Renovation
Safe Work Method Statement for residential bathroom renovations covering strip-out of tiles, fixtures and linings, plumbing and electrical rough-in, re-sheeting, waterproofing, tiling and fit-off in a small, often occupied space.
7 steps13 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW - 13
Fencing Installation
Safe Work Method Statement for installing residential and commercial fences, including removal of old fences, locating services, digging post holes by hand or auger, concreting posts, and fitting panels, sheets, gates and pool fencing.
6 steps14 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW - 14
Landscaping
Safe Work Method Statement for hard and soft landscaping, including site preparation with small plant, paving and edging, cutting pavers and stone, irrigation trenching, garden beds, turf, mulch and planting.
7 steps13 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW - 15
Decking Construction
Safe Work Method Statement for building timber and composite decks, from footings and subframe to decking boards, stairs and balustrades, including elevated decks, treated timber cutting and power tool use.
6 steps13 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW - 16
External Cladding Installation
Safe Work Method Statement for installing external wall cladding such as fibre cement, weatherboard, metal and composite panels, including removal of old cladding, wall wrap, cutting, fixing and working from scaffold or EWP.
6 steps12 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW - 17
Suspended Ceiling Installation
Safe Work Method Statement for installing commercial suspended grid ceilings, including set-out with lasers, fixing hangers to the slab or structure, installing grid and tiles, and working from mobile scaffold or EWP near services in the ceiling void.
6 steps12 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW - 18
Epoxy Floor Coating
Safe Work Method Statement for applying epoxy, polyurethane and polyaspartic floor coatings to garages, warehouses, workshops and commercial floors, including diamond grinding, crack repair, mixing, application and curing.
6 steps12 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW - 19
Post-Construction Cleaning
Safe Work Method Statement for builders cleans and final cleans on new and renovated buildings, covering dust and debris removal, glass and frame cleaning, acid and chemical use, and working on a site where trades and plant may still be active.
6 steps12 hazards rated7 PPE items - 20
Pressure Cleaning
Safe Work Method Statement for high-pressure water cleaning of driveways, paths, walls, decks and building exteriors, covering injection injuries, electrical hazards near water, engine exhaust, cleaning chemicals, asbestos and lead paint surfaces, and wastewater control.
6 steps17 hazards rated6 PPE items - 21
Line Marking
Safe Work Method Statement for road, car park, warehouse and sports surface line marking, covering traffic and plant separation, surface preparation and old line removal, airless spray paint application, thermoplastic hot-applied materials, glass beads and solvent clean-up.
7 steps20 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW - 22
Garage Door Installation
Safe Work Method Statement for installing and replacing sectional, tilt and roller garage doors and openers, covering removal of old doors, track and bracket fixing, lifting heavy panels, torsion and extension spring tensioning, and opener safety settings.
7 steps17 hazards rated6 PPE items - 23
Shopfitting Installation
Safe Work Method Statement for installing retail and hospitality fit-outs, including joinery, display units, counters, shelving, bulkheads and glass, in shopping centres and occupied premises, covering centre rules, public separation, manual handling, work at height and securing units against tipping.
8 steps21 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW - 24
Caulking and Sealant Application
Safe Work Method Statement for removing old sealant and applying silicone, polyurethane, acrylic and fire-rated sealants to joints in walls, windows, wet areas, floors and facades, covering chemical exposure, sharp tools, repetitive strain and old mastics that may contain asbestos.
7 steps16 hazards rated6 PPE items