Plastering Stilts and High Level Access SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers plastering work using stilts and high-level access methods, from planning and equipment inspection through elevated work, sanding, cleanup and sign-off. It supports planning for falls, falling objects, access equipment, dust, electrical and manual-handling hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the work scope and select an access method
• Set up the work area and inspect access equipment
• Erect scaffolds or platforms where required
• Mount, adjust and use stilts for plastering
• Position and operate elevated work platforms
• Lift and install ceiling sheets
• Complete high-level repairs
• Tape and spot high joints
• Sand surfaces and control dust
• Dismount, clean, demobilise and sign off

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out plastering with stilts and high-level access.

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 eliminate or minimise risks so far as is reasonably practicable, consult workers, provide safe plant, training, supervision and safe access.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces, as adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction; use ground-level work or a solid construction first, then fall-prevention, work-positioning or fall-arrest controls.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work, as adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction; prepare and comply with a SWMS where construction work involves a risk of a person falling more than 2 m, and maintain suitable lighting and housekeeping.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks, as adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks, as adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace and Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals, as adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction.
• AS/NZS 1576 series Scaffolding; AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding; AS 2550.10 Cranes, hoists and winches—Safe use—Mobile elevating work platforms; AS/NZS 1891.4 Personal equipment for work at height; AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 respiratory protection; AS/NZS 1337.1 eye protection; AS/NZS 2210.3 safety footwear; AS/NZS 4602.1 high-visibility garments; AS/NZS 3012 electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites.
• Model WHS laws and model Codes are guidance only unless adopted, approved or otherwise given effect in the relevant jurisdiction.

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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