Bridge Construction SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers bridge construction activities from planning, site setup and foundation work to girder placement, deck construction and demobilisation. It supports planning, hazard identification and risk management for temporary works, traffic, lifting, concrete work and work at height.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review construction planning, sequencing and temporary works
• Set up the site and manage traffic, plant and public access
• Complete services checks, excavation and foundation work
• Undertake piling, substructure, pier and abutment work
• Place and cure concrete
• Manage access, openings, edges and falling-object hazards
• Plan crane setup and lifting activities
• Rig and place bridge girders
• Construct deck and barrier elements
• Complete the work and manage demobilisation hazards

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out bridge construction activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations, including duties to manage risks, consult, provide safe plant and workplaces, and prepare and implement SWMS for applicable high risk construction work.
• Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work — guidance only; confirm the code approved or adopted in the jurisdiction.
• Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace — guidance on hierarchy of controls, suitable lifting plant, lifting attachments and safe working limits.
• Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces — guidance only; confirm jurisdictional adoption before relying on it.
• Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Safe Design of Structures — relevant to bridges, temporary works and construction sequencing.
• Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace — guidance for SDS review, storage and exposure controls.
• AS 2550.1 Cranes—Safe use, AS 2550.5 Cranes—Mobile cranes, AS 1418 series Cranes, AS 4994.1 Temporary edge protection, AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding, AS/NZS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems, AS 3610 Formwork for concrete, AS 2159 Piling—Design and installation, AS 5100 Bridge design, AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites, AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments, AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear and AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections