This Tile Roof Installation and Repair SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers laying new tile roofs, re-roofing and repair call-outs on concrete and terracotta tiles. It sets out 33 activities, from fall protection planning and roof access to securing the roof at the end of the day and emergency response, 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
Roof tilers and roof tiling contractors
Re-roofing and roof restoration businesses
Roof repair and leak call-out services
Builders managing tile roof work on new homes and renovations
Roof plumbers working on valleys, flashings and gutters
 
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
Fall protection planning, including short repair and call-out jobs
Roof structure checks and asbestos identification before disturbing an existing roof
Overhead powerlines, solar and a ground exclusion zone for occupants and the public
Tile pallet delivery, crane and telehandler lifts, and tile elevator operation
Edge protection, scaffold, ladder and EWP access
Fall arrest and restraint, including anchors, harness clearance and skylights
Stacking tiles on the roof without overloading the frame
Stripping old tiles, removing sarking, droppings and vermin, and roof space entry
Battens, sarking, laying and fixing tiles, and moving on a laid roof
Silica dust from cutting tiles and grinding out old bedding
Mortar mixing, ridge capping, cement burns and lead flashing work
Wind, heat and storms, securing the roof overnight and rescue of a worker in a harness
 
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 33 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, materials, maintenance checks and anchor testing intervals
Relevant Australian Standards, including AS 2050 for installing roof tiles and AS/NZS 1891.4 for height safety equipment
High risk work licence classes for dogging, EWP and crane work, plus roof plumber licensing
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 tile roof installation and repair?
A SWMS is legally required when the job is high risk construction work, for example tile roof work with a risk of a fall of more than 2 metres, a re-roof likely to disturb asbestos, or work near energised overhead powerlines. Most tile roof work carries a fall risk of more than 2 metres, so most jobs will need one. Where a job genuinely falls outside those situations, you still have to manage the risks, and a SWMS is a sound way to record how. Head contractors and prequalification portals often ask for one either way.
Does it cover short repair jobs and call-outs?
Yes. It has a separate activity for repair, call-out and minor works such as a slipped tile, a leak trace or a broken cap, so fall protection isn't skipped because the job will only take a few minutes.
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.