Residential Construction SWMS | Single & Multi-Dwelling Sites | Queensland Compliant

Product Description

This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) has been developed for residential construction projects involving scaffolding and working at heights, suitable for single-dwelling and multi-dwelling sites across Queensland.

The document is structured to assist builders, principal contractors, supervisors, and subcontractors in meeting their obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) for high-risk construction work.

Who This SWMS Is For

This SWMS is suitable for use by:

• Builders and Principal Contractors
• Site Supervisors and Project Managers
• Scaffolders and workers using scaffolding
• Residential construction subcontractors
• Multi-trade sites with shared access and sequencing

It is particularly relevant where:

• Work at heights exceeds 2 metres
• Scaffolding systems are erected or used
• Multiple trades are operating concurrently
• Public or neighbouring properties may be affected

Scope of Works Covered

This SWMS addresses residential construction activities including:

• Scaffold delivery, erection, use, modification, and dismantling
• Working at heights on roofs, edges, stairs, voids, and upper floors
• Installation and maintenance of edge protection systems
• Access and egress using ladders, stair towers, and temporary access
• Interaction between scaffolding, height work, and other trades
• Environmental exposure including weather, dust, noise, and UV

The document is suitable for both single-dwelling builds and multi-dwelling developments, where risk complexity increases.

What’s Included

• Hazard identification and control measures
• Working at heights and scaffolding controls
• Access, egress, and housekeeping requirements
• Environmental and weather-related risk controls
• Mobile plant and manual handling considerations
• Electrical and temporary power hazards
• Step-by-step work method
• Emergency procedures
• Training, competency, and consultation requirements
• Review and monitoring triggers
• Supervisor / PCBU authorisation sign-off
• Site access and SWMS acknowledgement registers

Delivered as a professional, audit-ready PDF.

Important Compliance Notice

This SWMS is provided as a base compliance template only.

It must be reviewed, amended, and approved to reflect:

• The specific site conditions
• The scope of works being undertaken
• The sequencing of trades
• Environmental and public interface factors

This document does not replace the duties of a PCBU, Principal Contractor, or Site Supervisor under Queensland WHS legislation.

Delivery

• Instant digital download (PDF)
• AUD pricing
• Suitable for residential construction projects across Queensland

Need Site-Specific Advice?

If you require a site-specific SWMS review, tailored documentation, or compliance assessment for a residential project, professional advisory services are available through SWMS QLD.