SWMS - Wall Liner Example
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Document: SWMS - Wall Liner
Example Document
Last updated 7/30/2026
Company Details
Company Name: Smith & Sons Linings Pty Ltd ABN: 12 345 678 901 Address: 123 Build Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056 Phone: 03 5555 1234
Project / Site Details
Project Name: 45 Beach Avenue Renovation Site Address: 45 Beach Ave, St Kilda VIC 3182 Date of Work: 15/10/2023 Principal Contractor: Beachside Builders SWMS Prepared By: J. Smith | Position: Site Foreman
Scope of Works
High Risk Construction Work Activity: Installation of 13mm Plasterboard and 6mm Fibre Cement Sheet to new external walls.
Description of Tasks:
- Site induction and hazard review
- Set up of access equipment (Alloy Scaffold)
- Manual handling of sheet materials from ground to work area
- Measuring and cutting of wall liner sheets
- Fixing sheets to frame (Adhesive, Screws)
- Installation of insulation (if applicable)
- Clean up and waste removal
- Dismantle access equipment
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
| Step / Task | Hazard | Risk (H/M/L) | Potential Harm | Initial Risk Rating | Control Measures | Residual Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Material Handling | Lifting 13mm sheets (16kg) | H | Back strain | H | 2 Person lift, scissor lift used for transport | L |
| 2. Working at Heights | Falling from scaffold | H | Broken bones | H | Scaffold erected to AS1576, full edge protection, tag green | L |
| 3. Cutting Cement Sheet | Silica dust | H | Silicosis | H | Used a shears tool (no dust) + P2 mask | L |
| 4. Fixing Screw Gun | Electric shock | M | Shock | M | RCD used on power board, leads inspected | L |
| 5. Falling Objects | Dropping a drill | M | Head injury | M | Tool lanyard worn by all workers, exclusion zone below | L |
Worker Sign-Off
| Name | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M. Jones | [SIGN] | 15/10/23 |
| P. Peterson | [SIGN] | 15/10/23 |
Notes
This example shows a partially completed SWMS for a residential renovation. It highlights the difference in control measures between plasterboard (manual handling focus) and fibre cement (silica focus).
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SWMS - Wall Liner
Use this SWMS when installing wall liners such as plasterboard, cement sheeting, or drywall where work over 2 metres is required.