Product Overview

This Laser Level SWMS is a site-ready Safe Work Method Statement designed to identify hazards and implement controls for the safe setup and use of laser and line levelling equipment, supporting strong WHS compliance. It is a comprehensive document that covers multiple aspects of Laser Level selection, setup, operation, maintenance, and site integration on Australian construction and civil works projects.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes specific risk controls for:

• Safe selection and inspection of laser levels and laser line level equipment prior to use
• Correct setup, calibration, and levelling of laser line levels on tripods, mounts, or fixed structures
• Positioning of laser levels to avoid eye exposure, public interface, and unintended reflective surfaces
• Control of laser beams to minimise risk of eye injury, including exclusion zones and signage
• Use of receivers, staffs, and targets when operating laser levels over distance or uneven terrain
• Management of power sources, batteries, and charging equipment to prevent electrical and fire hazards
• Working around mobile plant and other trades while using laser levels to prevent trip, impact, and crush risks
• Use of laser levels in internal fit-out works, including setting out walls, ceilings, and services
• Use of laser levels in external civil and construction works, including slab levels, drainage, and set-out
• Environmental controls for glare, dust, vibration, and weather that may affect laser accuracy and safety
• Manual handling and transport of laser levels, tripods, and accessories to reduce strain and impact injuries
• Housekeeping, storage, and security of laser equipment to prevent damage, loss, or unauthorised use
• Emergency response, incident reporting, and isolation of defective laser equipment

Who is this for?

This SWMS is designed for builders, carpenters, concreters, civil contractors, surveyors, fit-out trades, and site supervisors who use laser levels and laser line levels for set-out and levelling on Australian worksites.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

This document was researched and developed to align with:

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
• Managing the Risk of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice: Guidance on safe use, maintenance, and management of plant such as laser levels
• Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Requirements for safe work areas, lighting, and general site conditions when using laser equipment
• Construction Work Code of Practice: Risk management principles for construction activities involving set-out and levelling
• How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for identifying hazards and implementing controls for laser level use
• AS/NZS 2211 (Laser safety – Equipment classification and requirements): Guidance on safe use and classification of laser products