This 19-page Fire Rating of Services Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and potential hazards associated with installing passive fire protection materials to achieve compliant fire ratings on service penetrations.
 
Pre-filled and ready to use, this SWMS has been created by WHS experts to help you meet your Work Health and Safety obligations and maintain compliance across all Australian states and territories. It’s fully editable, making it easy to customise with your company name, logo, and site-specific details.
 
Whether you're working on commercial, industrial, or residential projects, this SWMS helps ensure your team performs fire rating works safely and effectively while meeting legal and contractual requirements.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This SWMS is suitable for a range of industries, including:
Building & construction companies
Passive fire protection installers
Electrical contractors and data cabling specialists
Plumbing and mechanical services providers
HVAC and refrigeration technicians
Maintenance and facilities management teams
Fit-out and shopfitting contractors
 
What This SWMS Covers
This comprehensive SWMS outlines key safety procedures, hazard controls, and step-by-step work practices for fire rating of services, including:
Planning and preparation – site inductions, emergency procedures, hazard identification, and pre-start inspections
Establishing safe work zones – setting up exclusion areas, coordinating with other trades, and complying with site traffic management plans
Working at heights – using platform ladders and EWPs safely, fall protection measures, and exclusion zones for overhead work
Handling passive fire materials – safe installation of fire pillows, boards, mastic, intubatts, and wraps
Electrical safety – scanning or x-raying drill locations, using RCD-protected tools, tagging and testing equipment, and avoiding live services
Chemical safety – handling and storing mastic and other fire-rating products in line with SDS requirements
Manual handling techniques – safe lifting, carrying, and transportation of fire boards, sealants, and other heavy or awkward materials
Working around moving plant – setting up exclusion zones, maintaining pedestrian separation, and ensuring safe plant operations
Noise and PPE management – wearing appropriate hearing protection, gloves, masks, respirators, and protective clothing
Waste management – disposing of offcuts, packaging, dust, and debris per site and environmental requirements
Emergency response protocols – procedures for incidents, injuries, and evacuation
 
What’s Included in Your Template
Comprehensive risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
Step-by-step safe work procedures
Hazards and control measures for all key activities
PPE requirements and usage guide
Plant and equipment lists
Relevant WHS legislation, codes, and standards
Worker sign-off sheet
HRCW (High Risk Construction Work) selection table 
 
 
This Fire Rating of Services SWMS template is an invaluable tool for quickly and effectively documenting your WHS systems. Designed for easy editing and customisation, it adapts seamlessly to your project needs - making it an essential part of your safety management toolkit.
 
Perfect for tenders, safety audits, and day-to-day operations, this template saves you time and ensures your business remains safe and compliant.
 
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