This 8-page Paving Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and potential hazards associated with paving activities including delivery, cutting, and installation. It’s pre-filled, ready to use, and created by experienced WHS consultants to help your business meet safety obligations and maintain WHS compliance.
 
Suitable for all Australian states and territories, this SWMS template is fully editable in Microsoft Word - allowing you to easily insert your company name, logo, and site-specific details. It outlines key risks and provides clear, step-by-step control measures tailored to the paving process.
 
Whether you’re managing civil works, commercial landscapes, or residential driveways, this paving SWMS is designed to help you complete the job safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This SWMS is ideal for:
Paving and concreting contractors
Civil construction and landscaping companies
Driveway and footpath installers
Local councils and road maintenance teams
Residential, commercial, and infrastructure project managers
 
What This SWMS Covers
Delivery of materials: Preventing unauthorised access, collision risks, and mud tracked onto roads through spotters, traffic management, and wheel cleaning.
Cutting pavers with brick saw: Controls for electrocution, entanglement, and contamination through electrical tagging, PPE, saw maintenance, and sediment capture.
Installing pavers: Mitigating risks from manual handling, fatigue, sun exposure, slips/trips, crush injuries, and drowning (near water) with safe lifting practices, PPE, sun protection, and buddy systems.
Emergency protocols: Response procedures for injury, equipment damage, and notifiable incidents.
Environmental variation: Mandating a stop-work and SWMS review if new hazards arise on site.
 
What’s Included in Your Template
HRCW Selection Table (if relevant)
Comprehensive risk assessment matrix and risk calculator
Detailed step-by-step procedures and safety control measures
PPE requirements and usage
Plant and equipment list (e.g. bobcat, brick saw, plate compactor, screed bar)
Qualifications and training required (e.g. White Card, Traffic Management, SWMS induction)
Pre-start and operational checklists
Sign-off sheet for workers and supervisors
Relevant legislation and standards section (customisable)
 
 
This SWMS template for Paving is an invaluable tool for quickly and effectively documenting your WHS systems. Designed for swift editing and customisation, it adapts easily to your operational needs - making it an essential part of your safety management toolkit.
 
Get your Paving SWMS today and start using it instantly! Save time, stay safe, and help your business stay compliant with our expert-developed templates.