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Structural & Formwork SWMS Templates

SWMS for structural work including timber framing, formwork erection, tilt-up panels and precast concrete installation.

  1. 01

    Timber Framing

    Safe Work Method Statement for the erection of timber wall frames, roof trusses and floor systems on residential and commercial construction projects. Applies where structural framing work involves a risk of falling more than 2 metres.

    4 steps7 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW
  2. 02

    Formwork Erection and Stripping

    Safe Work Method Statement for the erection, use, and stripping of formwork and falsework systems for concrete structures, addressing falls from height, structural collapse, and manual handling risks in accordance with AS 3610 and Australian WHS Regulations.

    5 steps8 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  3. 03

    Tilt-Up Panel Construction

    Safe Work Method Statement for the casting, lifting, and bracing of tilt-up concrete panels, including slab preparation, crane operations, and temporary bracing until the structure is complete.

    5 steps6 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  4. 04

    Precast Concrete Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for the delivery, handling, and installation of precast concrete elements including beams, columns, stairs, and wall panels, covering crane operations, rigging, and structural connection works.

    5 steps7 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW
  5. 05

    Steel Frame Erection

    Safe Work Method Statement for the erection of structural steel frames including columns, beams, and roof members for commercial and industrial buildings, addressing crane operations, working at height, and bolted connections.

    5 steps7 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  6. 06

    Concrete Slab Construction

    Safe Work Method Statement for the construction of ground slabs and elevated suspended slabs including preparation, reinforcement placement, concrete placement, and finishing operations.

    5 steps7 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW
  7. 07

    Steel Fixing and Reinforcement

    Safe Work Method Statement for steel fixers placing and tying reinforcing bar and mesh for footings, slabs, walls, columns and beams, including crane-lifted cages, cutting and bending, and impalement protection.

    6 steps12 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW
  8. 08

    Post-Tensioning

    Safe Work Method Statement for installing, stressing and grouting post-tensioned slab and beam tendons, covering duct and strand placement, hydraulic stressing jacks, exclusion zones behind anchorages, tail cutting and grouting.

    7 steps13 hazards rated9 PPE itemsHRCW
  9. 09

    Roof Truss Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for lifting, setting, fixing and bracing prefabricated timber roof trusses on residential and light commercial buildings, including crane lifts, fall prevention at the top plate and temporary bracing to AS 4440.

    5 steps12 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW
  10. 10

    Propping and Back-Propping

    Safe Work Method Statement for installing, adjusting and removing temporary props and back-props under suspended slabs, beams and walls during multi-storey construction and structural alterations, following an engineered propping design.

    6 steps11 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW
  11. 11

    Light Gauge Steel Framing

    Safe Work Method Statement for erecting prefabricated light gauge (cold-formed) steel wall frames, floor joists and roof trusses on residential and low-rise buildings, covering sharp edges, cutting, screw fixing, bracing and electrical safety.

    6 steps11 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW
  12. 12

    Mezzanine Floor Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for installing free-standing steel mezzanine floors in warehouses, factories and retail premises, covering slab assessment and anchoring, erection of columns and beams, decking, stairs and handrails, and work in operating workplaces.

    5 steps12 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW
  13. 13

    Modular Building Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for delivering and installing transportable, modular and demountable buildings, covering site preparation and footings, crane lifts of modules, levelling and packing, tie-downs, joining modules and connecting services.

    6 steps14 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW
  14. 14

    Stair and Balustrade Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for installing internal and external timber, steel and concrete-mounted stairs, handrails and balustrades including glass balustrades, covering work at open stairwells and floor edges, handling heavy components and fixing to structure.

    6 steps12 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW
  15. 15

    Patio and Pergola Construction

    Safe Work Method Statement for building steel and timber patios, pergolas and carports attached to or free-standing beside homes, covering footings, posts and beams, fixing to the existing house structure, and installing roof sheeting.

    6 steps15 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW
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