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Decking Safe Work Method Statement

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Decking Safe Work Method Statement

This Decking Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with erecting decking on the ground.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

  • Mobile plant movement
  • Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
  • Involves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work, Silica Dust & Environmental Considerations.

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Job Steps Covered in Decking SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

  1. Planning & Preparation
  2. Working Outdoors
  3. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
  4. Materials Delivery
  5. Work Area Set-up
  6. Environment
  7. Housekeeping
  8. Manual Tasks
  9. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
  10. Working with Hazardous Materials
  11. Setting Out/Profiling Building Lines
  12. Excavating Post Footings
  13. Installing Post Stirrups onto Concrete
  14. Setting Posts in Cement
  15. Fixing Bearers & Joists
  16. Laying Deck
  17. Deck Finishes (e.g. oils & paints)
  18. On Completion
  19. Emergency Response

 

We've recently reviewed and updated our silica dust controls in line with the new 2023 Code of Practice for Silica Dust hazards in the construction industry. Shop confidently, knowing you're getting the latest, most accurate information for your workplace safety needs.

  • Instant Document Delivery via Email.
    • Add your logo easily.
    • Add or delete information to any SWMS template.
    • Customisation instructions provided.
    • Complies with Australian & New Zealand legislation.
    • Edit documents on the go with Microsoft Office Mobile App
    • Only pay once (no subscriptions required).

Decking Safe Work Method Statement

This Decking Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with erecting decking on the ground.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

  • Mobile plant movement
  • Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
  • Involves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work, Silica Dust & Environmental Considerations.

FREE Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List

Job Steps Covered in Decking SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

  1. Planning & Preparation
  2. Working Outdoors
  3. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
  4. Materials Delivery
  5. Work Area Set-up
  6. Environment
  7. Housekeeping
  8. Manual Tasks
  9. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
  10. Working with Hazardous Materials
  11. Setting Out/Profiling Building Lines
  12. Excavating Post Footings
  13. Installing Post Stirrups onto Concrete
  14. Setting Posts in Cement
  15. Fixing Bearers & Joists
  16. Laying Deck
  17. Deck Finishes (e.g. oils & paints)
  18. On Completion
  19. Emergency Response

 

We've recently reviewed and updated our silica dust controls in line with the new 2023 Code of Practice for Silica Dust hazards in the construction industry. Shop confidently, knowing you're getting the latest, most accurate information for your workplace safety needs.

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