Structural Bolting & Torquing SWMS
SWMS template for structural bolting & torquing. Covers Bolt grade, torque verification, slip-critical joints.. 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.
Structural bolting and torquing of steel connections — including slip-critical joints, verifying bolt grade (8.8/10.9) and applying calibrated torque per AS 4100. This work is High Risk Construction Work under WHS Regulation 2011 r291, requiring a documented SWMS before commencement on any Australian construction site.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Head injury or fatality to workers below
Fall from height causing serious injury
Musculoskeletal injury, sprains, hand-arm vibration
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Tool tethering and exclusion zones beneath bolting work; hard hats mandatory within drop zones.
- 2Fall arrest harnesses with rated anchor points; perimeter handrails or static lines on steel.
- 3Calibrated torque wrenches with reaction arms; rotate workers and use mechanical lifting aids.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Bolt grade, tensioning method and inspection requirements
Fall protection duties for work above 2 metres
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Bolting connections on steel frames, beams and columns at elevation above 2m.
Bolts, washers and powered torque tools handled overhead above active work areas.
SWMS mandatory under r291; non-compliance penalties up to $30,000 (PCBU).
What you receive
- ✓Editable Microsoft Word DOCX template — fully customisable to your project
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule covering all 8 Australian jurisdictions
- ✓Pre-populated hazard register with risk ratings and hierarchy of controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation and acknowledgement
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work SWMS
- AS 4100:2020 — Steel Structures