Precast Concrete Erection SWMS
Erection of precast concrete elements — beams, columns, panels, hollowcore planks. Includes site delivery and offload, rigging and lifting, temporary bracing, in-situ joint pour, structural connection.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Erection of precast beams, columns, panels and hollowcore planks including offload, rigging, bracing and in-situ joints. HRCW under WHS Regulation 2025 Schedule 1 — structural collapse, lifting, heights >2m.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Crush fatality
Fatal impact injury
Fatal fall >2m
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Engineer-certified bracing plan; no de-rig until permanent connections complete.
- 2Inspected lifting gear to AS 4991; tagged ferrules verified against shop drawings.
- 3Edge protection or harness anchored to compliant point per AS/NZS 1891.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Precast concrete design, handling and erection
Lifting devices for precast elements
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Precast elements unstable until bracing and connections fully complete.
SWMS mandatory before work; PCBU penalties to $1.5M.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX template — Microsoft Word compatible
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/WA/TAS/NT/ACT)
- ✓Hazard register with risk ratings + controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register and pre-start checklist
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 (model)
- WHS Regulation 2025
- Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces CoP