Company Details

Company Name: [COMPANY NAME] ABN: [ABN] Address: [ADDRESS] Phone: [PHONE NUMBER]

Project / Site Details

Project Name / Site Address: [SITE ADDRESS] Date of Work: [DATE] Principal Contractor: [PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR NAME] SWMS Prepared By: [NAME] | Position: [POSITION]

Scope of Works

High Risk Construction Work Activity: Installation of Wall Liner (Plasterboard/Cement Sheeting)

Description of Tasks:

• Site induction and hazard review
• Set up of access equipment (Scaffolding/EWP/Ladders)
• Manual handling of sheet materials from ground to work area
• Measuring and cutting of wall liner sheets
• Fixing sheets to frame (Adhesive, Screws, Nails)
• 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 (See Section 5)	Residual Risk Rating
1. Material Handling	Heavy lifting, awkward loads	H	Musculoskeletal injury	H	Use mechanical aids, team lift, correct posture	M/L
2. Working at Heights	Falling from platform	H	Serious injury or death	H	Use scaffold with edge protection, EWP with use	L/M
3. Cutting Sheets	Dust generation (Silica)	H	Respiratory disease	H	Wet cutting, dust extraction, P2 respirator	L
4. Power Tool Use	Electric shock	M	Injury or death	M	Use RCDs, inspect leads, tag and test	L
5. Falling Objects	Tools/debris falling	H	Head injury	M	Secure tools, use tool lanyards, exclusion zone	L

Risk Control Measures (Hierarchy of Controls)

1. Work at Heights (Scaffolding/EWP)

• Eliminate/Isolate: Use static scaffolding with guard rails where possible. If using an EWP, select a boom lift over a scissor lift if outriggers are needed.
• Engineering: Ensure scaffolding is tagged (Green Tag) by a competent person. Ensure EWP is inspected daily.
• Administrative: Maintain a 3 metre exclusion zone around plant. Do not lean over guard rails.
• PPE: Wear full body use restrained in EWP.

2. Manual Handling of Sheets

• Eliminate/Isolate: Order smaller sheet sizes where possible. Use a plasterboard lift or trolley.
• Engineering: Use scissor lift with tray to lift sheets to height.
• Administrative: Plan delivery close to work area. Allow for rest breaks. Use two people for sheets over 15kg.
• PPE: Grip gloves, safety boots.

3. Dust Control (Cement / Fibre Sheet)

• Eliminate/Isolate: Pre-cut sheets off-site if possible.
• Engineering: Use tools with dust extraction attachments connected to a HEPA vacuum. Use wet cutting methods.
• Administrative: Keep area well ventilated. Remove dust regularly with a HEPA vacuum (do not dry sweep).
• PPE: P2 or P3 disposable respirator fit tested to face. Safety glasses.

4. Electricity

• Eliminate: Use cordless tools where possible.
• Engineering: Portable Residual Current Device (RCD) must be used on all power leads.
• Administrative: Visual inspection of leads before use. No daisy-chaining of power boards.
• PPE: Rubber soled boots, dry hands.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety Helmet (AS/NZS 1801)
• High Visibility Clothing (Class D/N)
• Safety Boots (AS/NZS 2210)
• Safety Glasses / Goggles (AS/NZS 1337)
• Cut Resistant Gloves
• Dust Mask (P2/P3) for cutting
• Hearing Protection (AS/NZS 1270)
• Use (for EWP use)

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Contacts:

• Emergency Services: 000
• Site Supervisor: [NAME] - [PHONE]
• First Aid Officer: [NAME] - [PHONE]
• Nearest Hospital: [HOSPITAL NAME]

Procedures:

1. In case of injury, stop work immediately.
2. Call 000 if serious injury or death.
3. Administer First Aid by trained officer.
4. Secure the site to prevent further injury.
5. Notify management immediately.

Training and Competency

• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Site Specific Induction
• Working at Heights Training
• EWP High Risk Work Licence (if applicable) / Yellow Card
• Manual Handling Training
• Asbestos Awareness (if applicable)

Worker Sign-Off

I have read and understood the contents of this SWMS. I agree to follow all control measures listed.

Name	Signature	Date
[WORKER 1]	[SIGN]	[DATE]
[WORKER 2]	[SIGN]	[DATE]
[WORKER 3]	[SIGN]	[DATE]

Principal Contractor / PCBU Acknowledgement

I acknowledge this SWMS is adequate for the high-risk construction work.

Name: __________________ Signature: __________________ Date: ___________