This Duct Erection & Removal SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers installing and removing ductwork, pipework and air conditioning plant. It covers 11 activities, from establishing the site to removing existing ductwork, lagging and plant, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Air conditioning and mechanical services contractors
Ductwork fabricators and installers
HVAC maintenance and refurbishment crews
Sheet metal workers on commercial fit-outs
Builders managing mechanical services on refurbishments
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
Site establishment and unloading tool boxes, plant and equipment
Moving plant to the laydown area with cranes, forklifts and Manitous
Marking out and preparing ductwork and pipework for assembly
Lifting with cranes, equipment lifters and chain blocks, and controlling falling loads
Falls and dropped objects when installing at height
Grinding and drilling, including cuts, electrocution, fire and silica dust
Welding and oxy acetylene work, including burns, flashback and zinc oxide fume from galvanised duct
Refuelling and fuel spills during plant operation
Installing second fix items such as grilles and fascias
Removing existing ductwork, lagging and plant where asbestos may be present
Environmental controls for waste, noise and chemical spills
Emergency response to injury, fire or equipment failure
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 11 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 covering cranes, forklifts, EWPs, scaffolds, welding and oxy acetylene gear
High risk work licences where they apply, such as boom lifts and dogging, plus electrical and plumbing licences
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 duct erection and removal?
In most cases, yes. Duct work often counts as high risk construction work, for example where someone could fall more than 2 metres, where removing old lagging is likely to disturb asbestos, or where powered mobile plant is moving. If none of those apply, a SWMS isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage the risks, and head contractors will almost always ask for one.
Does it cover asbestos in old duct lagging?
Yes. Removing existing ductwork, lagging and plant is its own activity, covering asbestos containing material in lagging, flexible connectors, gaskets, plant room linings and insulation.
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.
