Marquee / Temporary Structure Erection SWMS
SWMS template for marquee / temporary structure erection. Covers Frame + canopy marquees, ballast or anchors.. 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.
Erection of frame and canopy marquees including ballast or ground anchor systems for temporary events. This SWMS addresses WHS Regulation 2011 r291 High Risk Construction Work triggers where work occurs at height above 2m and structural collapse risks exist, requiring documented controls before work commences.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Serious injury or fatality from falls
Crush injuries, fatality, property damage
Wind uplift, collapse, multiple casualties
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Use EWPs or fall arrest systems for canopy work above 2m; trained operators only.
- 2Engineer-certified ballast weights or ground anchors per manufacturer specs and site soil conditions.
- 3Monitor BoM forecasts; evacuate and dismantle if wind exceeds manufacturer-rated maximum (typically 60km/h).
- 4Conduct pre-erection site inspection identifying underground services, overhead lines and uneven ground.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Wind load design criteria for temporary structures
SWMS requirements for high risk construction work
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Marquee canopy and roof installation routinely requires working above 2m on frames.
Partially erected marquees pose collapse risk until ballast and bracing are fully secured.
SWMS mandatory before work starts; PCBU fines up to $30,000 individual.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template ready for site customisation
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule covering all 8 Australian jurisdictions
- ✓Pre-populated hazard register aligned to marquee erection risks
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation evidence
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work SWMS
- WHS Regulation 2011 r78 — Managing risk of falls