Structural Steel Erection SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers structural steel erection from reviewing the erection sequence through to inspection, release and demobilisation. It supports planning, coordination and management of risks associated with steel members, lifting, connections, bracing and work at height.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the design information and plan the erection sequence
• Set up the work area and exclusion zones
• Receive, unload and securely manage steel members
• Position cranes and access plant
• Rig, lift and guide steel members into position
• Erect columns, girders and main frames
• Install, bolt and connect structural steel components
• Install bracing, mezzanine floors, liners and secondary steel
• Replace or modify steel members where required
• Inspect, release, demobilise and sign off the structure

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out structural steel erection 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.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work (November 2024), as guidance; confirm the code approved or applicable in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Steel Construction Code of Practice 2004, as guidance for planning, stability, temporary bracing, falls, falling objects and crane operations; confirm current jurisdictional status before use.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (2022), as guidance for plant risk control, inspection and maintenance.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces, as guidance.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace, as guidance.
• AS/NZS 5131 Structural steelwork—Fabrication and erection.
• AS 4100 Steel structures.
• AS 2550 series Cranes—Safe use.
• AS 1418 series Cranes, hoists and winches.
• AS/NZS 1891 series Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices.
• AS/NZS 5532 Single-point anchor device systems.
• AS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding.
• AS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders.
• AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites.
• AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments.
• AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.
• AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics—Hearing protectors.
• AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective equipment.

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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