Footpath / Concrete Slab Construction SWMS
SWMS template for footpath / concrete slab construction. Covers Pedestrian path construction, pram ramp, tactiles.. 8-state AU coverage, CIH-reviewed editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Construction of pedestrian footpaths, pram ramps and tactile indicators involving formwork, reinforcement, concrete pour and finishing in public access areas. Triggers WHS Regulation 2011 r291 High Risk Construction Work due to manual handling, public pedestrian exposure and wet concrete chemical hazards requiring documented SWMS before works commence.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Musculoskeletal injury, sprains, crush injuries
Struck-by plant, trip injury, public liability
Chemical burns, dermatitis, silicosis
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Mechanical aids for reo and formwork; two-person lifts above 20kg with documented manual handling training.
- 2Continuous pedestrian barriers, signage, traffic controllers and compliant detour per AS 1742.3 throughout works.
- 3PPE: nitrile gloves, gumboots, safety glasses; P2 respirator during cutting; immediate skin wash facilities onsite.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory SWMS for HRCW including public roadway work
Risk controls for repetitive concrete and reo handling
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Footpath works adjoin trafficable roads with active vehicle and pedestrian movement.
Wet concrete placement, finishing and curing operations during slab construction.
Without SWMS, PCBU breaches WHS Reg r291; penalties up to $30,000.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template ready for project-specific customisation
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation and Code of Practice schedule (8 states/territories)
- ✓Pre-populated hazard register aligned to footpath and slab construction risks
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation and acknowledgement records
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — SWMS for High Risk Construction Work
- AS 1742.3 — Traffic control devices for works on roads