Name: Steel Framing SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKHWC10MC3EWD6SPCBV7W5
Price: 79.50 AUD
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Product Overview

This SWMS covers steel framing work from planning and material receipt through to frame erection, bracing, inspection and demobilisation. It supports work planning and risk management for lifting, assembly, connections, roof members and steel modification.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review drawings and plan the framing work
Set up the work area and manage site interactions
Receive, unload and stage steel members
Inspect plant and lifting gear
Prepare base tracks and anchors
Assemble frames at ground level
Install temporary bracing
Lift and stand wall frames
Connect frames and members
Install roof members and bracing
Cut, drill or modify steel
Inspect completed framing and demobilise

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out steel framing work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review drawings and plan works	Incorrect erection sequence Structural instability Unplanned design changes Conflicting trades Inadequate temporary bracing
Set up work area	Unauthorised entry Vehicle strike Slips and trips Falling objects Overhead electrical lines
Receive and unload steel	Crush from swinging load Falling steel members Plant collision Unstable load stack Manual handling strains
Inspect plant and lifting gear	Plant malfunction Lifting gear failure Uncontrolled load movement Electrical shock Crush injury
Prepare base tracks and anchors	Silica and metal dust Flying particles Noise exposure Anchor failure Awkward postures
Assemble frames at ground level	Manual handling strains Cuts from sharp edges Frame collapse Power-tool injury Flying metal swarf
Install temporary bracing	Frame collapse Crush injury Fall from height Brace failure Wind loading
Lift and stand wall frames	Crush from suspended frame Swinging load Frame overturn Plant roll-over Pinch points
Connect frames and members	Falls from height Dropped tools Pinch points Incomplete connections Frame instability
Install roof members and bracing	Fall over edge Structural collapse Falling materials Wind gusts Suspension trauma
Cut, drill and modify steel	Fire and burns Flying particles Metal fume Noise exposure Damaged structural members
Inspect completed framing	Unstable structure Falls during inspection Missed fixings Unauthorised brace removal Interaction with following trades
Clean up and demobilise	Sharp metal offcuts Plant interaction Trips and falls Residual instability Manual handling strains

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Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
Applicable jurisdictional requirements for high risk construction work, SWMS, construction induction training, plant, falls, electrical safety, hazardous manual tasks and PPE.
Model Code of Practice: Construction Work (guidance; adopted status varies by jurisdiction).
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces (guidance; adopted status varies by jurisdiction).
Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (guidance; adopted status varies by jurisdiction).
Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace (guidance; adopted status varies by jurisdiction).
Model Code of Practice: Safe Design of Structures (guidance; adopted status varies by jurisdiction).
Steel Construction Code of Practice 2004, where relevant and applicable.
AS 4100 Steel structures.
AS/NZS 4600 Cold-formed steel structures.
AS/NZS 5131 Structural steelwork—Fabrication and erection.
AS/NZS 1891 series Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices.
AS/NZS 1576 series Scaffolding.
AS 2550 series Cranes, hoists and winches—Safe use.
AS 1418 series Cranes, hoists and winches.
AS/NZS 4994 Temporary edge protection.
AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective equipment.
AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protection.
AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors.
AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear.
AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments.

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

Steel Framing SWMS

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