Bricklaying and Blocklaying

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.

Acid cleaning of new brickwork, and raking, repointing and repair of existing mortar joints including heritage work.

All bricklaying and masonry works - setting out, mixing, laying bricks and blocks, cutting, scaffold work, cavity work, lintels, cleaning and repointing. This single SWMS covers the full bricklaying scope for contractors who do not require task-specific documents.

Erection, alteration and dismantling of fixed (modular/tube-and-coupler) scaffold, including base preparation, progressive erection, tying and handover.

Construction of retaining walls (block, panel, sleeper, boulder) including excavation, footings, drainage, wall construction and backfill.

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