The Builders & Construction Safety Management Plan is the plan builders and principal contractors ask for before you start building and construction work on their site. It shows how your business will work safely under the principal contractor, from site induction and permits to SWMS, plant, chemicals and emergencies, with 22 hazards and controls written for building and construction work. It comes in a WHS version (NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, NT, WA, Tas) and an OHS version (Vic). Both are editable Word documents written by WHS specialists and aligned to Australian WHS and OHS legislation.
 
Free personalisation is included. We add your logo and business details to the WHS and OHS versions within 1 to 2 business days.
 
Who it's for
Builders and construction businesses working as a subcontractor under another builder or principal contractor, on residential and commercial sites.
 
Why builders ask for it
Builders and principal contractors usually ask for a safety management plan in their subcontract, site induction or prequalification paperwork. It tells them who's responsible on your crew, which high risk work you'll do, and how you'll fit in with their site rules. Having one ready means you're not holding up the start of the job.
 
Use it to
Give the builder the plan they ask for before you start
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Show how you'll provide SWMS for high risk construction work
Show how you'll manage the hazards of building and construction work on site
Keep registers for subcontractors, SWMS, training and licences, plant, chemicals and corrective actions
Set out what you report to the principal contractor, and when
 
What's included
WHS version (NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, NT, WA, Tas): written for the WHS Act and WHS Regulations.
OHS version (Vic): written for the OHS Act 2004 and OHS Regulations.
Working under the principal contractor: site induction and rules, sign in, permits, coordination, reporting and finishing up.
High risk construction work and SWMS: preparing, using and providing SWMS, with a SWMS register.
22 hazards with controls: written for building and construction work (see the list below).
Your people: roles, consultation, training, competency, licences and fitness for work.
Plant, chemicals and materials: plant and equipment, hazardous chemicals, health monitoring and PPE.
Emergencies and incidents: emergency and rescue arrangements, notifiable incidents, investigation and return to work.
6 registers built in: subcontractor and labour hire, SWMS, training and licence, plant and equipment, hazardous chemicals and corrective action registers.
Free personalisation: your logo and business details on the WHS and OHS versions.
 
Builders & Construction hazards covered include
Structural work and temporary works
Demolition and strip out
Cranes, hoists and suspended loads
Power tools, nail guns and saws
Timber dust and treated timber
 
Why buy the plan
You don't need to pay a consultant every time a client or builder asks for a plan. Buy it once, fill in the details for each job and send it off. No subscription and no ongoing fees.
Running the project as principal contractor instead? You need our WHS Management Plan for Builders.
 
How personalisation works
After you order, you'll download the full plan straight away. Send us your completed business details form and logo, and we'll return every document personalised within 1 to 2 business days. Need it today? Same-day personalisation is available for $199, as long as we have your form and logo by 2pm AEST.
 
Common questions
Is it written for building and construction work?
Yes. The hazards, controls and examples are written for building and construction businesses, so you're not starting from a general template. Every section is editable, so you can add anything specific to your work.
Do I need a new plan for every job?
Fill in the project details for each site. The rest of the plan, like your roles, training and registers, carries over from job to job.
Which version do I use?
Use the WHS version if you work in NSW, the ACT, Queensland, SA, the NT, WA or Tasmania. Use the OHS version if you work in Victoria. Both are included, so if you work across borders you're covered.
Does it come with SWMS?
No. Our SWMS are sold separately, or you can get the plan, SWMS, SOPs, toolbox talks and WHS manual together in the Building & Construction WHS Management System.
 
Written by WHS specialists and trusted by 15,000+ Australian businesses since 2008. Review each document and consult your workers before you use it. If the plan isn't fit for purpose, our 30-day money back guarantee has you covered.
 
Buy the Builders & Construction Safety Management Plan today and be ready when the builder asks.