Framing and Trusses - Timber-Steel Safe Work Method Statement

Framing and Trusses - Timber-Steel Safe Work Method Statement

This Framing and Trusses - Timber-Steel Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls concerning the erection of pre-assembled timber/steel framing and trusses on a prepared foundation for either a single or multi-level structure.

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

• 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
• Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

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

Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Framing and Trusses - Timber-Steel SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and 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. Working at Height on Ladders, Trestles, Mobile Scaffold, Fixed Scaffold & Openings
7. Environment
8. Housekeeping
9. Manual Tasks
10. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
11. Standing Frames
12. Working near Unprotected Edges & Voids
13. Install trusses
14. On Completion
15. Emergency Response

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