Brick Veneer to Timber/Steel Frame SWMS
SWMS template for brick veneer to timber/steel frame. Covers Aussie residential standard, tie spacing, weep holes.. 8-state AU coverage, CIH-reviewed editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.
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Bricklaying brick veneer to timber or steel frame on residential builds, including tie installation at correct spacing, weep hole formation, and cavity construction. Triggers WHS Regulation 2011 r291 High Risk Construction Work where work occurs at height over 2m, on scaffolding, or involves repetitive manual handling of masonry units.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Chronic back, shoulder and wrist musculoskeletal injuries
Serious fractures, head injury or fatality
Silicosis, lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Erect compliant modular scaffold with guardrails; raise platform every 4-6 brick courses to maintain ergonomic working height.
- 2Use wet-cut brick saws with on-tool water suppression and P2 RPE; rotate workers to limit manual handling exposure.
- 3Install wall ties at maximum 600mm horizontal/300mm vertical centres per AS 3700; verify weep holes at 1200mm spacing.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory SWMS content and HRCW control requirements
Repetitive brick handling risk assessment and controls
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Scaffold work above 2m for veneer construction triggers HRCW category 4.
Bricklaying upper courses from scaffold typically exceeds 2m fall height.
SWMS mandatory before work starts; PCBU fines up to $30,000 for non-compliance.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template — fully customisable to your project and ABN
- ✓State-specific legislation schedule covering all 8 Australian jurisdictions
- ✓Pre-populated hazard register aligned to bricklaying veneer tasks
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation and acknowledgement
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work SWMS
- AS 3700:2018 — Masonry structures