Roof Tiling and Shingle Installation SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, roof access, material handling, tile and shingle work, inspection and demobilisation. It supports managing falls, falling objects, roof condition, cutting, dust, weather and manual-handling risks.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Complete pre-start planning
• Set up exclusion zones
• Install access and fall protection
• Inspect roof condition
• Position plant and equipment
• Lift and stage materials
• Remove damaged tiles
• Install replacement tiles
• Lay shingle courses
• Seal hips and ridges
• Cut tiles and shingles
• Inspect the roof, clean up and demobilise

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out roof tiling and shingle installation 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 consult, identify hazards, manage risks, provide safe systems of work, training, supervision, plant safety, hazardous chemicals, construction work and falls.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work — guidance for preparing, implementing, reviewing and keeping SWMS for high risk construction work.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces — guidance on applying the hierarchy of controls for fall hazards.
• Managing the Risk of Falls in Housing Construction Code of Practice — guidance for residential roof work, temporary edge protection, scaffold access and roof safety systems.
• Work on Roofs – Commercial and Industrial Buildings Code of Practice — guidance for roof access, roof condition assessment, temporary edge protection, material handling and fragile roof controls.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Manual Tasks — guidance for lifting, carrying, repetitive work and awkward postures.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace — guidance for sealants, primers, adhesives, mortar additives and safety data sheets.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace — guidance for overhead electrical lines, electrical leads and isolation.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace and Model Code of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos — guidance where asbestos-containing material is identified or suspected.
• AS/NZS 1576 series Scaffolding; AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for Scaffolding; AS/NZS 4994 series Temporary Edge Protection; AS/NZS 1891 series Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices; AS/NZS 1892 series Portable Ladders; AS/NZS 4389 Roof Safety Mesh; AS 2550 series Cranes, Hoists and Winches—Safe Use; AS 1418.10 Elevating Work Platforms; AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory Protective Equipment; AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and Face Protection; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety Footwear; AS/NZS 1801 Occupational Protective Helmets; 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