Pool Fencing Glass and Aluminium Installation SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers site setup, material handling, installation and final checks for glass and aluminium pool fencing. It supports planning and risk management for glass handling, sharp edges, drilling, pool-edge hazards, public access and cleanup.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Complete site induction, setup and pool-area controls
• Deliver, unload and store glass and aluminium materials
• Locate services and set out the fence work
• Prepare the work area and access routes
• Handle and position aluminium fencing components
• Drill and core fixings
• Install posts and spigots
• Install glass panels
• Install gates and latches
• Inspect the barrier, then clean up and demobilise

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out glass and aluminium pool fencing installation.

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.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction work, as guidance only; confirm the code adopted or approved in the jurisdiction and its current status before use.
• Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks, as guidance only.
• Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks, as guidance only.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace, as guidance only.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace, as guidance only.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces, as guidance only.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of respirable crystalline silica at the workplace, as guidance only.
• AS 1926.1 Swimming pool safety—Safety barriers for swimming pools.
• AS 1288 Glass in buildings—Selection and installation.
• AS/NZS 2208 Safety glazing materials in buildings.
• AS 2550 series Cranes, hoists and winches—Safe use.
• AS 4991 Lifting devices.
• AS/NZS 1576 series Scaffolding where scaffold access or temporary platforms are used.

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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