Roof Plumbing and Guttering SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, roof access, guttering and flashing work, drainage checks and site clean-up. It supports managing falls, falling materials, sharp edges, plant, electrical and material-handling risks.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan the work and inspect the site
• Set up a ground exclusion zone
• Install access and fall protection
• Position plant, materials and equipment
• Remove existing guttering
• Repair fascia and soffits
• Install gutter supports
• Cut gutters and flashings
• Fit gutters and seal joints
• Install valleys and flashings
• Install downpipes and rainwater pipes
• Test drainage, clean up and demobilise

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out roof plumbing and guttering 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 workers, provide training, maintain plant and control construction-work risks.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work (guidance only; confirm adoption or approval in the applicable jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces (guidance only; confirm adoption or approval in the applicable jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption or approval in the applicable jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (guidance only; confirm adoption or approval in the applicable jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption or approval in the applicable jurisdiction).
• AS/NZS 1891 series Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices.
• AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding.
• AS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders.
• AS/NZS 4994 Temporary edge protection.
• AS/NZS 5532 Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor device used for harness-based work at heights.
• AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites.
• AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
• AS 3500.3 Plumbing and drainage—Stormwater drainage.
• AS 1562.1 Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding.
• AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective equipment.
• AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear, AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protection, AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors, AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets and AS/NZS 4602.1 High-visibility safety garments.

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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