This 12-page Fencing (Colorbond & Pool) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with the installation of Colorbond and pool fencing.
 
Designed by WHS experts, this SWMS helps ensure you meet your legal obligations, maintain compliance, and keep your workers safe while carrying out fencing work.
 
Pre-filled and ready to use, this template is fully editable in Microsoft Word, making it simple to customise with your company name, logo, and site-specific details. Suitable for use across all Australian states and territories, this SWMS is perfect for construction companies, fencing contractors, and pool installation specialists needing to demonstrate compliance on-site or for tender submissions.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This SWMS is ideal for businesses involved in:
Fencing contractors (Colorbond, pool, steel, and aluminium fencing)
Residential and commercial construction companies
Pool builders and installers
Landscaping and outdoor renovation businesses
Property developers and maintenance providers
 
What This SWMS Covers
This comprehensive SWMS includes step-by-step safety controls and procedures for:
Planning and site preparation – reporting to site office, site induction, risk assessments, and identifying hazards
Unloading and handling equipment – safe manual handling techniques, exclusion zones, and storing materials securely
Marking out fencing areas – using site plans, avoiding underground services, and scheduling rest breaks in hot conditions
Excavating footing pads – service location checks, preventing excavation collapse, managing silica dust exposure, and exclusion zones
Mixing concrete – PPE requirements, avoiding cement burns, electrocution prevention, and safe handling of wet concrete
Installing posts and panels – nail gun safety, correct bracing methods, preventing structural collapse, and handling Colorbond edges safely
Working near powered mobile plant – maintaining exclusion zones and safe communication protocols
Dust and UV exposure controls – using P2 masks, sun protection, hydration, and rest breaks
Emergency response procedures – first aid, fire safety, spill management, and incident reporting
 
What’s Included in Your Template
HRCW (High-Risk Construction Work) selection table
Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
Step-by-step procedures and safety controls
Potential hazards and control measures
PPE requirements for each task
Plant and equipment checklist
Relevant legislation, regulations, codes, and standards
Worker sign-off page
 
 
This SWMS template for Fencing (Colorbond & Pool) is an essential tool for helping to demonstrate compliance and ensure safe work practices on-site. Designed for quick editing and customisation, it helps you meet WHS requirements effortlessly while saving time and reducing risk.
 
Perfect for tender submissions, safety audits, and day-to-day site operations, this template gives you the confidence that your fencing projects are completed safely and compliantly.
 
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