Slate Roof Installation / Repair SWMS
SWMS template for slate roof installation / repair. Covers Heritage slate roof, battens, flashings.. 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.
Installation and repair of heritage slate roofing including battens and flashings. Work occurs above 2m on pitched, often fragile substrates with heavy slate units, triggering High Risk Construction Work obligations under WHS Regulation 2011 r291 and mandatory SWMS preparation before work commences.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Fatal fall or serious crush injury
Back, shoulder musculoskeletal injury
Head injury or fatality below
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Install perimeter edge protection or harness anchored to certified anchor before accessing roof.
- 2Use mechanical hoist for slate bundles; limit manual lifts to 20kg per person.
- 3Establish exclusion zone with hard barricades and signage; no persons below active work area.
Applicable Codes of Practice
HRCW SWMS mandatory for work above 2m
Selection and use of harness systems on roofs
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Pitched slate roofs invariably exceed 2m above ground or supporting surface.
Aged slates and battens are brittle and may fail under foot loading.
SWMS mandatory before work; PCBU fines up to $30,000 for non-compliance.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template customised for slate roof works
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (all 8 AU jurisdictions)
- ✓Pre-populated hazard and risk register
- ✓Worker sign-on and daily review register
Related legislation
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Part 6.3
- Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice