This 16-page Concrete and Paving Repairs Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides detailed safety controls and outlines potential hazards associated with repairing concrete surfaces and replacing paving. Developed by WHS experts, this SWMS is pre-filled, ready to use, and aligned with Australian WHS legislation.
 
It’s designed to help you meet your WHS obligations and maintain compliance across all Australian states and territories. The template is fully editable and allows you to easily customise it with your company name, logo, site-specific details, and project information - saving you time while ensuring consistency in your safety documentation.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This SWMS is ideal for businesses, contractors, and trades involved in:
Construction and building works
Civil works and infrastructure maintenance
Paving and concreting contractors
Facilities and property maintenance providers
Roadwork, traffic management, and council repair projects
Landscaping and outdoor structural work
 
What This SWMS Covers
This SWMS details step-by-step procedures, hazards, and control measures for concrete and paving repair activities, including:
Site setup and preparation - inspecting work areas, marking cut lines, installing barricades, bollards, and signage
Safe manual handling - techniques to reduce strain and avoid back, shoulder, and knee injuries
Plant and equipment use - including grinders, jackhammers, hand tools, and diamond blade saws
Concrete and paver replacement - lifting techniques, repetitive strain management, and crush injury prevention
Silica dust control - wet cutting, on-tool dust extraction, HEPA-filtered vacuums, and respirator use
Noise management - using quieter equipment, task rotation, and hearing protection
Chemical and fuel handling - safe refuelling procedures, SDS management, spill prevention, and PPE requirements
Electrical safety - test-and-tag compliance, safe isolation, and hazard identification
Environmental controls - concrete slurry disposal, stormwater protection, and dust suppression methods
Emergency response protocols - incident management, first aid, evacuation, and WorkSafe notifications
 
What’s Included in Your Template
Step-by-step procedures and control measures
HRCW (High-Risk Construction Work) selection table (if applicable)
Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
PPE requirements and usage instructions
Plant and equipment checklist
Relevant WHS legislation, codes, and standards
Worker induction and training requirements
Worker sign-off page for compliance verification
 
 
This Concrete and Paving Repairs SWMS template is an essential tool for managing WHS compliance and ensuring worker safety on-site. Designed for fast customisation and practical implementation, it saves you time while helping you meet your legal obligations.
 
Perfect for tenders, safety audits, and day-to-day operations, this template enables you to document your safety processes quickly and professionally.
 
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