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Civil works encompasses the construction and maintenance of essential infrastructure including roads, bridges, drainage systems, earthworks, and underground utilities. This critical sector forms the foundation of Australia's built environment, involving complex operations with heavy machinery, excavation activities, and public interaction. Civil works projects require comprehensive safety planning due to the scale of operations, proximity to existing services, and the diverse range of hazards present on sites. Safe Work Method Statements are essential for managing the unique risks associated with civil construction, ensuring compliance with Australian WHS legislation, and protecting workers, the public, and surrounding infrastructure.

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Asphalt Concrete Road Application and Repairs SWMS

Safe Work Method Statement for hot mix asphalt application and road surface repair operations

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Asphalt Paver Safe Work Method Statement

Safe Work Method Statement for operating asphalt paving machines

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Bollard Speed Bump Tactile Paving SWMS

Safe Work Method Statement for installing traffic calming devices and tactile paving

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Bulk Excavations SWMS

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Civil Drain Clearing SWMS

Safe Work Method Statement for drainage system cleaning and maintenance

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Civil Road Base and Seal SWMS

Safe Work Method Statement for road base construction and spray sealing operations

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Civil Shoulder Grading Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive Safe Work Method Statement for civil shoulder grading operations covering equipment operation, slope stability management, traffic control, and erosion prevention measures.

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Concrete Kerb - Channel Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive Safe Work Method Statement for concrete kerb and channel installation covering manual handling controls, traffic management, concrete placement safety, and finishing procedures.

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Concrete Pile Removal Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive Safe Work Method Statement for concrete pile removal covering demolition hazards, dust control, ground stability, and equipment safety procedures.

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Concrete Piling SWMS

Comprehensive Safe Work Method Statement for concrete piling operations covering bored pile construction, driven pile installation, reinforcement handling, and concrete placement safety.

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Concrete Scanning SWMS

Comprehensive Safe Work Method Statement for concrete scanning operations using ground penetrating radar, X-ray imaging, and electromagnetic detection to locate embedded reinforcement and services.

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Construction Labourer SWMS

Comprehensive Safe Work Method Statement for construction labourers in civil works covering manual handling, mobile plant interaction, excavation work, concrete operations, and general site labour tasks.

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Construction Night Works SWMS

Comprehensive Safe Work Method Statement for construction night works covering lighting requirements, fatigue management, reduced visibility hazards, traffic management, and emergency response for after-hours operations.

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Culvert-Tank Installation Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for culvert and tank installation covering excavation safety, lifting operations, underground service protection, confined space entry, and backfilling procedures.

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Drilling and Piling Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for drilling and piling operations covering bored piles, driven piles, CFA piling, and micropiling with hazard controls and procedures.

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Earthmoving Equipment SWMS

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Excavation Near Assets SWMS

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Forest Mulcher Attachment SWMS

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Geofabric Installation SWMS

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Gross Pollutant Trap Cleaning SWMS

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Guided Boring Pipe Jacking Works Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for guided boring pipe jacking operations with confined space entry procedures, atmospheric hazard controls, soil stability protocols, and pressure release management.

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Horizontal Directional Boring Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for horizontal directional boring operations covering drill string hazards, fume exposure controls, pressure release management, utility strike prevention, and emergency response procedures.

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Hot Asphalt Truck Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for hot asphalt truck operations covering thermal burn prevention, asphalt fume controls, vehicle safety procedures, and emergency response for bitumen-related injuries.

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Hydro Seeding Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for hydro seeding operations covering slip hazard prevention, chemical exposure management, pressure equipment safety, noise controls, and environmental protection procedures.

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Lasers Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for laser equipment operations covering eye damage prevention, beam exposure controls, diffuse reflectance management, controlled area procedures, and laser safety eyewear requirements.

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Light Vehicle on Construction Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for operating light vehicles on construction sites including cars, vans, utes, and small trucks with focus on pedestrian interaction, heavy plant awareness, and site-specific traffic management.

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Line Marking Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for line marking activities covering road marking, car park line marking, warehouse floor marking, and safety line application including traffic management, chemical handling, and application procedures.

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Mobile Concrete Batching Machine Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for mobile concrete batching machine operations covering site setup, material handling, batching procedures, rotating equipment hazards, dust control, and high-pressure cleaning systems.

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Non-invasive Service Location Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for non-invasive underground service location covering electromagnetic detection, ground penetrating radar surveys, acoustic location, utility mapping, and Dial Before You Dig compliance.

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Nuclear Densometer Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for nuclear densometer operations including radiation safety, sealed source handling, exclusion zones, and regulatory compliance for soil density testing.

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Pit Construction Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for pit construction covering inspection pits, service pits, stormwater pits, and telecommunications pits including excavation, confined space entry, atmospheric hazards, and installation procedures.

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Pit Cover Raising Safe Work Method Statement

Complete SWMS for pit cover raising operations with confined space hazards, atmospheric testing, mechanical handling controls, and lifting procedures

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Power Pole Temporary Support Safe Work Method Statement

Complete SWMS for power pole temporary support operations with pole collapse hazards, electrocution risks, guy wire controls, and ground anchor installation

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Prescribed Burns Safe Work Method Statement

Complete SWMS for prescribed burn operations with thermal exposure hazards, smoke inhalation risks, fire control measures, and emergency response procedures

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Pylon Driving Safe Work Method Statement

Complete SWMS for pylon driving operations with pile hammer hazards, noise and vibration exposure, equipment stability controls, and drop hazard management

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Remote Areas Driving Safe Work Method Statement

Complete SWMS for remote area driving with fatigue hazards, vehicle breakdown risks, emergency medical response planning, and wildlife strike controls

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Retaining Wall Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for retaining wall construction covering wall collapse prevention, soil stability, manual handling, and excavation safety procedures for civil works projects.

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Road Profiler Machine Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for road profiler machine operations addressing machine stability, dust inhalation prevention, noise exposure management, and visibility controls during surface milling activities.

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Road Safety Barrier Installation Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for road safety barrier installation addressing traffic strike prevention, fall protection, manual handling controls, and barrier tensioning safety for roadside work.

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Scraper-Dozer-Grader Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for scraper, dozer, and grader operations addressing machine stability, visibility management, pedestrian safety, and dust control for earthmoving activities.

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Screener Mobile Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for mobile screener operations addressing noise exposure management, dust control, rotating equipment guarding, and material handling safety for screening activities.

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Sediment Fencing Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive safety procedures for sediment fence installation and maintenance, protecting workers and the environment during civil works and construction projects.

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Site Establishment Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive safety procedures for construction site establishment including temporary facilities, services, fencing, signage, and site access preparation.

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Site Mobilisation Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for site mobilisation activities including equipment delivery, facility installation, utility connections, and site establishment controls.

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Soil Compactor Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for soil compaction operations covering vibrating rollers, plate compactors, rammers, and vibration exposure controls.

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Soil Testing Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for soil testing operations including borehole sampling, confined space entry, chemical exposure management, and contaminated soil handling for geotechnical investigations.

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Spotter Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for spotter operations including mobile plant assistance, reversing guidance, crane coordination, and communication protocols.

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Stabilising Road Pavement Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for road pavement stabilisation including chemical stabilising agents, dust control, heavy machinery operation, and compaction procedures for civil road construction projects.

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Stone Pitching Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for stone pitching operations covering slope protection, riverbank stabilization, manual handling controls, and environmental protection.

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Surveyor Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive safety procedures and hazard controls for professional surveying operations on construction and civil engineering sites

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Tipper and Dog Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive safety procedures and hazard controls for operating tipper trucks with dog trailers in civil construction, earthmoving, and materials transport operations

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Traffic Corridor - Establishing a Safe Work Zone Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for establishing safe work zones in traffic corridors with AS 1742.3 compliant traffic management procedures, hazard controls, and worker protection measures.

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Traffic Line Removal Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for traffic line and pavement marking removal operations covering grinding, blasting, chemical removal, dust control, hazardous material handling, and traffic management.

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Trailer Mounted Hydro Excavator Safe Work Method Statement

Comprehensive SWMS for trailer-mounted hydro excavation covering high-pressure water safety, underground service protection, hydraulic system controls, and equipment operation procedures.

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Tree Felling Mechanical Safe Work Method Statement

Safe Work Method Statement for mechanical tree felling operations using excavator-mounted equipment

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Truck Mounted Hydro Excavation Safe Work Method Statement

Safe Work Method Statement for truck mounted hydro excavation and vacuum excavation operations

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Vacuum Service Truck Safe Work Method Statement

Safe Work Method Statement for vacuum service truck operations including sewer, septic, and liquid waste collection

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Vehicle Mounted Borehole Drilling Safe Work Method Statement

Safe Work Method Statement for vehicle mounted borehole drilling and geotechnical investigation operations

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Water Cart Safe Work Method Statement

Safe Work Method Statement for water cart operations including dust suppression and water delivery

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