SWMS Bricklaying

This pre-written Bricklaying Safe Work Method Statement template provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with brick or blocklaying work activities.

This comprehensive Bricklaying SWMS will form an essential part of your WHS Management System if you are responsible for this work activity. Simply add your company details and this 18 page Bricklaying SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!

Bricklaying Safe Work Method Statement covers:

• PPE
• Working outside
• Delivery of materials
• Plant and equipment movement on site
• Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) Dust
• RCS Dust exposure monitoring
• Manual handling
• Locating bricks and materials on site
• Electricity and power tool use
• Using cordless power tools
• Refuelling and using fuel powered tools
• Hazardous substances
• Mixing mortar with motorised cement mixer
• Mixing mortar by hand
• Cutting bricks or blocks - brick saw
• Cutting bricks or blocks - angle grinder, hand tools
• Working at height
• Laying bricks or blocks
• Bracing Walls
• Inserting steel reinforcement into blocks
• Cleaning out blocks
• Cleaning brick or blocks
• Completion of work

Bricklaying 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

Bricklaying 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

Bricklaying 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
• AS 3700:2018 - Masonry Structures
• AS 4055:2021 - Wind Loads for Housing
• AS/NZS 1576.1:2019 – Scaffolding General requirements

COP = Code of Practice