Structural Engineering SWMS
This SWMS covers structural engineering activities from design review and inspection through to temporary support, structural alteration, load transfer and handover.
Activities covered include
- Review structural information and plan the work
- Alter structural elements as required
- Clean up and hand over the work area
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers structural engineering activities from design review and inspection through to temporary support, structural alteration, load transfer and handover. It supports planning and risk management for structural stability, lifting, access, connections and changing loads.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Review structural information and plan the work
- Establish the site area and exclusion zones
- Inspect existing structural conditions
- Install access and fall protection measures
- Position plant and lifting gear
- Install and manage temporary supports
- Alter structural elements as required
- Manoeuvre columns and beams
- Connect and reinforce structural elements
- Monitor loads and instrumentation
- Inspect structural integrity, transfer loads and remove supports
- Clean up and hand over the work area
Who is this for?
Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out structural engineering activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Review design and plan work |
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| Establish site and exclusion zones |
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| Inspect existing structure |
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| Install access and fall protection |
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| Position plant and lifting gear |
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| Install temporary supports |
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| Alter structural elements |
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| Manoeuvre columns and beams |
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| Connect and reinforce structure |
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| Monitor loads and instrumentation |
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| Inspect and verify integrity |
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| Transfer loads and remove supports |
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| Clean up and hand over |
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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.
- Model Code of Practice: Construction Work (November 2024) — guidance on SWMS, consultation, structural alterations and temporary support.
- Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (November 2024).
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace.
- Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace.
- Model Code of Practice: Safe Design of Structures.
- AS 1170 series Structural design actions; AS 3600 Concrete structures; AS 4100 Steel structures; AS 5100 Bridge design where applicable.
- AS 1418 series Cranes, hoists and winches; AS 2550 series Cranes, hoists and winches—Safe use; AS 4991 Lifting devices.
- AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding; AS/NZS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders; AS/NZS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices.
- AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites; AS/NZS 1554 Structural steel welding; AS 2601 Demolition of structures where applicable.
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
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