Roof Plumbing SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers roof plumbing work, from planning and roof inspection through to access, material work, installation, testing and clean-up. It supports planning roof activities and managing falls, weather, sharp materials, services, plant and falling-object hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan the work and complete site induction
• Establish a controlled work zone
• Inspect the roof, services and site conditions
• Install access and edge protection
• Position plant and materials for roof work
• Access the roof work area
• Remove existing roof components
• Cut and form materials
• Install roof drainage components
• Complete hot work, testing, inspection and demobilisation

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out roof plumbing work.

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 provide and maintain a safe workplace, manage risks, provide information, training, instruction and supervision, and control construction-work and fall risks.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work (guidance only; confirm adoption and any local amendments in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces (guidance only; confirm adoption and any local amendments).
• Work on Roofs – Commercial and Industrial Buildings Code of Practice, where adopted or used as industry guidance.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace, where adopted or used as industry guidance.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace, where adopted or used as industry guidance.
• AS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders; AS/NZS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices; AS/NZS 1892 Portable ladders; AS/NZS 4389 Roof safety mesh; AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding; AS/NZS 4994 Temporary edge protection; AS 2550.10 Mobile elevating work platforms; AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protection; AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear; and AS/NZS 4602.1 High-visibility safety garments.
• Model laws and model Codes of Practice do not automatically have legal effect in every Australian jurisdiction; verify the legislation, regulator guidance, adopted Codes and technical requirements applying at the work location before issue.

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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