Rural and Wire Fencing Post Driving and Tensioning SWMS
This SWMS covers planning, post driving, wire and mesh installation, tensioning, testing and demobilisation for rural fencing work.
Activities covered include
- Plan the work and inspect the site
- Install braces and post assemblies
- Test, commission, clean up and demobilise
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers planning, post driving, wire and mesh installation, tensioning, testing and demobilisation for rural fencing work. It supports managing plant, wire recoil, electrical, ground, lifting and remote-work risks.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Plan the work and inspect the site
- Set up exclusion zones
- Unload fencing materials and equipment
- Complete plant pre-start checks
- Position post-driving plant
- Drive strainer and line posts
- Install braces and post assemblies
- Run wire and chain mesh
- Cut and attach fencing wire
- Tension and secure wires
- Install electric fence components
- Test, commission, clean up and demobilise
Who is this for?
For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out rural and wire fencing activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Plan work and inspect site |
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| Set up exclusion zones |
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| Unload materials and equipment |
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| Complete plant pre-starts |
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| Position post-driving plant |
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| Drive strainer and line posts |
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| Install braces and assemblies |
|
| Run wire and chain mesh |
|
| Cut and attach fencing wire |
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| Tension and secure wires |
|
| Install electric fence components |
|
| Test and commission fence |
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| Clean up and demobilise |
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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, provide safe plant, training, supervision, consultation and safe systems of work.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace — guidance only; model Codes do not automatically have legal effect in every jurisdiction.
- Model Code of Practice: Construction work, November 2024 — guidance only; confirm whether the work is high risk construction work under legislation applying at the site.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — guidance only.
- Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — guidance only.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — guidance only.
- Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — guidance only.
- AS/NZS 3014 Electrical installations—Electric fences.
- AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites, where applicable.
- AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
- AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection.
- AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors.
- AS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.
- AS/NZS 4602.1 High-visibility safety garments.
- AS/NZS 60335.2.76 Household and similar electrical appliances—Safety—Particular requirements for electric fence energisers.
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
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