Working on Roads SWMS
This SWMS covers planning, traffic controls, roadwork activities, incident response and demobilisation for work on roads.
Activities covered include
- Plan roadwork and identify site interactions
- Carry out manual roadwork tasks
- Remove controls, demobilise and sign off
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers planning, traffic controls, roadwork activities, incident response and demobilisation for work on roads. It supports managing interactions between workers, vehicles, plant, materials, pedestrians, cyclists and changing site conditions.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Plan roadwork and identify site interactions
- Mobilise, park and secure vehicles and plant
- Install and verify traffic controls and work zones
- Move plant and unload materials or equipment
- Cut, remove and repair pavement
- Carry out manual roadwork tasks
- Manage pedestrians and cyclists near the work zone
- Monitor weather, heat and visibility
- Respond to incidents and emergencies
- Remove controls, demobilise and sign off
Who is this for?
Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out roadwork activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Plan roadwork activity |
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| Mobilise and park vehicles |
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| Install traffic controls |
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| Verify work zone |
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| Move mobile plant |
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| Unload materials and equipment |
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| Cut and remove pavement |
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| Conduct road repair works |
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| Perform manual roadwork |
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| Manage pedestrians and cyclists |
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| Manage weather and visibility |
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| Respond to incidents |
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| Remove traffic controls |
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| Demobilise and sign off |
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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 (Safe Work Australia, November 2024) — guidance only; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (Safe Work Australia, November 2024) — guidance only; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — guidance only; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Traffic management for construction or maintenance work Code of Practice — use where adopted or otherwise apply the relevant road authority requirements.
- AS 1742.3 Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 3: Traffic control for works on roads.
- AS 1743 Road signs — specifications.
- AS 3845 Road safety barrier systems and devices.
- AS/NZS 1906.1 Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes.
- AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments for professional use.
- AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment — safety footwear.
- AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets.
- AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics — hearing protectors.
- AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective equipment.
- AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection equipment.
- Current road authority specifications, approved TMP/TGS, permit conditions and manufacturer instructions.
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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