Miscellaneous and Specialist SWMS Pack

Awareness-level controls for workers who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACM) - identifying likely ACM, using the asbestos register, and responding to suspected or disturbed material. This SWMS does not authorise removal.

Entry into and work within confined spaces (pits, tanks, chambers, pipes, vaults) including identification, permits, atmosphere control, entry, the task and rescue.

Installation of data, communications and fibre optic cabling - ceiling/wall pathways, risers, pits, racks and terminations.

Operation of remotely piloted aircraft (drones) for site survey, inspection, photography and progress monitoring on construction sites.

Operation of elevated work platforms (boom lifts, cherrypickers, scissor lifts) for work at height, including set-up, elevated work and stowing.

Installation and removal of fuel storage tanks - above-ground (AST) and underground (UST) - including excavation, purging, lifting and disposal.

General construction and specialist works - site set-up, hoarding interfaces, public protection, structural alterations, fuel and hazardous goods, rail and infrastructure interfaces, drones, comms and security installations. This master SWMS covers the miscellaneous/specialist pack scope for contractors who do not require task-specific documents.

Selection and use of ladders, platform ladders, podium steps and mobile access platforms for short-duration work at height.

Installation, maintenance and removal of construction hoardings - A-class (fence type) and B-class (overhead gantry) - at public interfaces.

Raising, levelling and restumping of houses - jacking, temporary support, stump replacement and lowering.

Installation of security systems - CCTV, access control, alarms and intercoms - in commercial and residential premises.

Establishment of construction site facilities - fencing, hoarding, amenities, services connections, signage and access - prior to works commencing.

Construction and maintenance work in public areas - footpaths, shopping precincts, parks, schools and occupied facilities - where the public is present around the work.

Construction and maintenance work near or within rail corridors - within the danger zone of operating railways - under rail authority permits and protection.

Landscaping work in occupied homes - gardens, structures and maintenance with residents on site.

Managing risks of occupational violence and aggression from clients, members of the public and other persons during work in occupied premises, public areas and remote locations.

Manual handling and hazardous manual tasks including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and repetitive movements across construction and trade work.