Hardscape Pavement Install SWMS
Install of paved hard-landscaping — paths, patios, driveways using concrete pavers, natural stone, brick. Includes substrate prep, sand bedding, paver cutting (wet saw), jointing, sealing.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Installation of paved paths, patios and driveways using concrete pavers, natural stone or brick. Includes substrate prep, sand bedding, wet-saw cutting, jointing and sealing — triggers HRCW silica provisions.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Silicosis, lung cancer
Back and shoulder injury
Bursitis, knee joint damage
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Wet-cut all pavers with integrated water suppression; P2 RPE mandatory.
- 2Mechanical lifting aids for pavers >25kg; two-person lift below.
- 3Knee pads, kneeling boards and 30-minute task rotation enforced.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory silica controls and air monitoring for cutting
RPE selection, fit-testing for silica dust exposure
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Silica cutting triggers Schedule 1 cl.18 hazardous substance HRCW provisions
SWMS mandatory before work; PCBU fines to $30,000
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
- Crystalline Silica — National Strategy + CoP