Roof Trusses and Battens SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers the installation of roof trusses and battens, from site setup and material handling through erection, bracing, fixing and cleanup. It supports planning and risk management for falls, suspended loads, structural instability, plant interaction and cutting hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review plans, site setup and access requirements
• Install access and edge protection
• Unload, store and inspect trusses and lifting gear
• Prepare lifting operations and position trusses
• Land and erect trusses
• Install temporary truss bracing
• Fix permanent connections
• Set out and install roof battens
• Cut and fasten components
• Inspect the completed roof frame
• Clean up and demobilise

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out roof truss and batten 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.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces, used as guidance where adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls in Housing Construction, used as guidance where adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction. The guidance addresses truss landing, supported work platforms, edge protection, sequential batten installation and restrictions on working from external top plates.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks, used as guidance where adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace, used as guidance where adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction.
• AS 4440 Installation of nailplated timber roof trusses.
• AS 1684 series Residential timber-framed construction.
• AS 1418 series Cranes and AS 2550 series Cranes—Safe use.
• AS/NZS 1576 series Scaffolding and AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding.
• AS/NZS 1891 series Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices.
• AS/NZS 5532 Single point anchor device for use with harness-based work at height systems.
• AS 1892 series Portable ladders.
• AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites.

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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