Road Base Preparation & Compaction SWMS
SWMS template for road base preparation & compaction. Covers Subgrade trim, pavement materials, density compliance.. 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.
Road base preparation and compaction involves subgrade trimming, placement of pavement materials, and roller compaction to specified density. This work triggers WHS Regulation 2011 r291 High Risk Construction Work due to powered mobile plant operation and traffic exposure, requiring a documented SWMS before commencement on any Australian construction site.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Crush injury or fatality to ground workers
Vehicle strike on workers or plant
Silicosis from prolonged exposure
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Establish exclusion zones with trained spotter and two-way radio communication for all mobile plant.
- 2Implement compliant Traffic Management Plan with positive separation per AS 1742.3 before works.
- 3Apply water suppression on materials and provide P2 RPE per WHS Reg r529CB.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory controls for rollers, graders and earthmoving plant
Traffic management standard for road construction zones
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Rollers, graders and trucks operate continuously near workers during compaction operations.
Subgrade and pavement works occur on live or recently opened road corridors.
SWMS mandatory under r291; non-compliance attracts PCBU penalties up to $30,000.
What you receive
- ✓Editable Microsoft Word DOCX template ready for project-specific customisation
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule covering all 8 Australian jurisdictions
- ✓Pre-populated hazard register aligned to road base and compaction risks
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation and acknowledgement records
Related legislation
- WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work SWMS
- WHS Regulation 2011 r214 — Powered Mobile Plant Duties
- WHS Regulation 2011 r529CB — Crystalline Silica Substance Controls