Asbestos Roof Sheeting Removal & Replacement SWMS
SWMS template for asbestos roof sheeting removal & replacement. Covers Wet-strip method, double-bagging, air monitoring. 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.
Removal and replacement of asbestos cement roof sheeting using wet-strip method, double-bagging containment and air monitoring. This is licensed asbestos removal work performed at height, triggering High Risk Construction Work under WHS Regulation 2011 r291 and mandatory SWMS, licensing and clearance certification before work commences.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer
Fatal fall, serious crush injuries
Back strain, dropped load contamination
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Wet-strip method with PVA encapsulation; whole sheets removed intact, never broken or power-tooled.
- 2Class B licensed removalist, P2 RPE, disposable coveralls, decontamination unit and independent licensed asbestos assessor air monitoring.
- 3Roof edge protection, fall-arrest harness to engineered anchors, crawl boards over fragile sheets, exclusion zone below.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory wet-strip, containment and clearance procedures
Harness selection, anchor rating and rescue planning
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Direct removal of bonded asbestos cement sheeting requires Class B licence and SWMS.
Roof work on fragile sheeting at typical eaves heights exceeding 2m.
No SWMS = stop work; PCBU fines up to $30,000 individual.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template (CIH-reviewed, 24-hour delivery)
- ✓State-specific legislation schedule covering all 8 Australian jurisdictions
- ✓Hazard register aligned to asbestos and fall-from-height risks
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation evidence
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 Chapter 8 — Asbestos (r419–r529)
- WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work SWMS