Trade Standard

Carpentry & Timber Framing Safe Work Method Statement

SWMS for framing, roof truss erection, pneumatic nail guns, circular saws, drop saws, and scaffolding work.

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Compliance Overview

Trade Classification: Building & Trades

SWMS Requirement: Mandatory Prior to Work

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Overview & Statutory Scope

Carpentry involves high-powered cutting tools, high-pressure pneumatic nail guns, working atop wall plates and ceiling joists, and manual handling of heavy LVL beams and roof trusses.

Hierarchy of Hazard Control Measures (2026 Standards)

Nail Gun Safety: Sequential trigger mechanism mandatory (no bump-fire in proximity to other trades).
Truss Erection: Temporary diagonal bracing installed before releasing crane slings; working from mobile scaffold towers.
Wood Dust Suppression: M-Class HEPA dust extractors on all mitre and circular saws.

Risk Assessment Matrix: Primary Hazards & Mandatory Controls

Identified Hazard	Mandatory Control Measure
Nail gun penetrations / accidental discharge	Enforce sequential fire triggers on all framing guns
Blade contact with circular and mitre saws	Keep blade guards fully functional on saws
Fall from wall frames or floor joists	Use hop-up work platforms instead of standing on wall plates
Wood dust inhalation and chronic lung irritation	Connect M-class vacuum extractor to power saws

Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Register

Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337)

Hearing protection Class 5

P2 dust mask

Steel cap safety boots

Legislation, Codes of Practice & Australian / OSHA Standards

AS 1684: Residential timber-framed construction
SafeWork Australia: Safe use of portable power tools

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