Silt Fence & Sediment Control SWMS
Installation, maintenance and removal of silt fences, sediment socks, hay bales, geotextile rolls and sediment basins for stormwater pollution control on construction sites. Includes trenching, post-driving, geofabric stapling, downstream-end keying, inspection schedules and dewatering.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Installation, maintenance and removal of silt fences, sediment socks and geotextile controls for stormwater pollution prevention on civil sites. WHS construction work triggers Part 4.4 SWMS obligations.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Crush, impalement, MSD injury
Underground service strike
Skin irritation, infection
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Use star picket safety caps and mechanical post drivers where practicable.
- 2Conduct DBYD search and hand-expose services before trenching keying-in fabric.
- 3Wear chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection and hi-vis during sediment handling.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Erosion and sediment control earthworks standard
SWMS required for excavation and HRCW
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Sediment basin and fabric keying trenches may exceed 1.5m depth.
SWMS mandatory before work; penalties under WHS Reg.
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
- Code of Practice — Hazardous Manual Tasks