This Chain Wire and Security Fence Installation SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers installing chain wire, mesh and security fencing, from boring post holes to straining wire and fitting barbed or razor wire toppings. It sets out the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for 34 activities, from locating services to demobilisation and emergency response. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
 
Who it's for
Commercial and residential fencing contractors
Security fencing and gate installers
Temporary fencing hire companies
Civil and infrastructure contractors fencing operational sites
Rural and boundary fencing contractors
 
Use it to
Hand clients and principal contractors the SWMS they ask for
Apply for tenders and new jobs with your safety paperwork ready
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and run toolbox talks on the task
 
What this SWMS covers
Locating underground services and keeping clear of overhead powerlines
Exclusion zones, operational client sites and traffic management beside roads
Unloading posts and mesh rolls, plant checks and fitness for work
Removing old fencing with stored wire tension, asbestos sheet or barbed wire
Powered auger entanglement, silica from rock and concrete, and open post holes
Mechanical post drivers, noise and vibration, and concrete footings
Cutting and welding on site, including grass fires and zinc fume
Unrolling mesh, straining and tensioning wire, and tie wire strain
Barbed and razor wire toppings, and work at height over 2 metres
Hanging swing and sliding gates, and electrical connection of gate operators
Temporary fence panels in wind, mobile plant, refuelling, heat and wildlife
Working alone, housekeeping and emergency response to lacerations, shock, crush or snake bite
 
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 34 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Plant and equipment list, materials, and maintenance checks for augers, post drivers, wire strainers and leads
Relevant Australian Standards, including AS 1725.1 for chain link security fencing and AS 4687.2 for temporary fencing
Training notes covering wire straining, barbed and razor wire handling, EWP licensing and snake bite first aid
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
 
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
 
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
 
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for security fence installation?
A SWMS is legally required when the job is high risk construction work, for example fencing beside a road in use, fixing toppings where someone could fall more than 2 metres, or working near energised electrical services. Outside those situations a SWMS isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage the risks, and a SWMS is a sound way to record how. Clients, head contractors and prequalification portals often ask for one either way.
Does it cover barbed and razor wire?
Yes. It covers stripping out old barbed wire, installing barbed and razor wire toppings, and the deep laceration risk when a razor coil springs open, plus the training workers need to handle it.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.