Access Egress and Walking on Uneven Surfaces SWMS
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Product Overview
This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the hazards, risk controls and safe work procedures for access, egress and walking on uneven surfaces on Australian worksites, with a focus on preventing slips, trips and falls. It is a comprehensive, ready-to-use document that covers multiple aspects of High Risk Construction Work and supports ongoing WHS compliance for principals, contractors and workers.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Safe ascending and descending of stairs, steps and landings under a range of site conditions
- Management of slip hazards caused by loose sand, gravel, dust and other friable materials on walkways
- Identification and control of stairway slip risks, including inadequate lighting, damaged treads and missing handrails
- Working and standing on uneven, unstable or sloping surfaces, including temporary and partially constructed areas
- Walking across uneven surfaces during tile laying and other finishing trades where surfaces are incomplete
- Walking on unstable surfaces such as fill, soft ground, excavation edges and recently disturbed soil
- Selection, installation and use of temporary access ways, ramps, platforms and step systems
- Housekeeping controls to keep access and egress routes clear of tools, materials, cords and construction debris
- Use of signage, barricades and exclusion zones to warn of uneven ground, steps, changes in level and trip hazards
- Assessment of weather-related risks such as wet, muddy or slippery surfaces and implementation of control measures
- Use of appropriate footwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimise slip, trip and fall risks
- Emergency access and egress planning, including keeping escape routes safe, clearly marked and unobstructed
- Inspection and monitoring of access routes, stairs and walking surfaces throughout the duration of works
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for builders, tilers, civil contractors, maintenance teams, facility managers and site supervisors responsible for managing safe access, egress and walking surfaces on construction and operational sites.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Pre-start site assessment |
|
| Designating access routes |
|
| Inspecting stairs and landings |
|
| Walking on uneven ground |
|
| Walking during tile laying |
|
| Using temporary platforms |
|
| Managing loose sand and spoil |
|
| Housekeeping of walkways |
|
| Ascending and descending stairs |
|
| Working in wet or low light |
|
| Training and worker briefing |
|
| Monitoring and review |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Managing the Risk of Falls in Housing Construction Code of Practice: Guidance on preventing falls and managing access and egress risks in residential construction
- Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice: Requirements for controlling slip, trip and fall hazards on stairs, ladders and walking surfaces
- How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for hazard identification, risk assessment and implementation of controls
- Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice: Guidance on involving workers in managing access and egress risks
- AS/NZS 1657: Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders – Design, construction and installation: Design and performance criteria for safe access systems
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
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Access Egress and Walking on Uneven Surfaces SWMS
- • 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
- • Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
- • Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
- • Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
- • Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates
Access Egress and Walking on Uneven Surfaces SWMS
Product Overview
This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the hazards, risk controls and safe work procedures for access, egress and walking on uneven surfaces on Australian worksites, with a focus on preventing slips, trips and falls. It is a comprehensive, ready-to-use document that covers multiple aspects of High Risk Construction Work and supports ongoing WHS compliance for principals, contractors and workers.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Safe ascending and descending of stairs, steps and landings under a range of site conditions
- Management of slip hazards caused by loose sand, gravel, dust and other friable materials on walkways
- Identification and control of stairway slip risks, including inadequate lighting, damaged treads and missing handrails
- Working and standing on uneven, unstable or sloping surfaces, including temporary and partially constructed areas
- Walking across uneven surfaces during tile laying and other finishing trades where surfaces are incomplete
- Walking on unstable surfaces such as fill, soft ground, excavation edges and recently disturbed soil
- Selection, installation and use of temporary access ways, ramps, platforms and step systems
- Housekeeping controls to keep access and egress routes clear of tools, materials, cords and construction debris
- Use of signage, barricades and exclusion zones to warn of uneven ground, steps, changes in level and trip hazards
- Assessment of weather-related risks such as wet, muddy or slippery surfaces and implementation of control measures
- Use of appropriate footwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimise slip, trip and fall risks
- Emergency access and egress planning, including keeping escape routes safe, clearly marked and unobstructed
- Inspection and monitoring of access routes, stairs and walking surfaces throughout the duration of works
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for builders, tilers, civil contractors, maintenance teams, facility managers and site supervisors responsible for managing safe access, egress and walking surfaces on construction and operational sites.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Pre-start site assessment |
|
| Designating access routes |
|
| Inspecting stairs and landings |
|
| Walking on uneven ground |
|
| Walking during tile laying |
|
| Using temporary platforms |
|
| Managing loose sand and spoil |
|
| Housekeeping of walkways |
|
| Ascending and descending stairs |
|
| Working in wet or low light |
|
| Training and worker briefing |
|
| Monitoring and review |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Managing the Risk of Falls in Housing Construction Code of Practice: Guidance on preventing falls and managing access and egress risks in residential construction
- Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice: Requirements for controlling slip, trip and fall hazards on stairs, ladders and walking surfaces
- How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for hazard identification, risk assessment and implementation of controls
- Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice: Guidance on involving workers in managing access and egress risks
- AS/NZS 1657: Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders – Design, construction and installation: Design and performance criteria for safe access systems
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
$79.5