Scaffold — Mobile SWMS Template

Installing and working from mobile scaffold is classified as High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) under Schedule 3 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations, as there is a risk of a person falling more than 2m. That means before any mobile scaffold work begins, a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal requirement — not optional, not just best practice. 

This pre-written Mobile Scaffold SWMS template gives you a compliant, ready-to-use document you can put to work today. It is supplied via instant download in fully editable Microsoft Word format and provides the typical work steps, safety controls and possible hazards associated with assembling, using and moving mobile scaffold.

This comprehensive Mobile Scaffold SWMS will form an essential part of your WHS Management System if you are responsible for this equipment on your worksites. Simply add your company details and this Mobile Scaffold SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!

Mobile Scaffold Safe Work Method Statement covers:

• PPE
• Services and utilities
• Assess work area access and weather conditions
• Preparation of work area
• Erecting mobile scaffold
• Working on mobile scaffold
• Moving mobile scaffold
• Working below scaffold
• Dismantling mobile scaffold
• Leaving the work area

Mobile Scaffold Safe Work Method Statement includes:

• High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) selection table
• Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
• Step by step procedures
• Possible hazards
• Safety controls
• Safety responsibilities
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Plant and equipment
• Legislation, regulations, codes and standards
• Worker signoff

Mobile Scaffold Safe Work Method Statement features:

• Instant download link sent to your email
• User friendly, fully editable Microsoft Word format
• Add your company details and use in your business today
• Will save you countless hours in research and development
• Free phone and email support if you need it

Mobile Scaffold Safe Work Method Statement References and Standards:

• Work Health and Safety Act
• Work Health and Safety Regulations
• COP Construction Work
• COP First Aid in the Workplace
• COP Hazardous Manual Tasks
• COP How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
• COP Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
• COP Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
• COP Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
• AS/NZS 1576.1:2019 – Scaffolding General requirements

COP = Safe Work Australia Code of Practice