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Free concreting SWMS template (PDF-ready). Covers concrete pumping, formwork, precast, cement burns and silica controls.
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Key takeaways
- Concreting needs a SWMS when it involves a concrete pump or other mobile plant, tilt-up or precast elements, or structural formwork.
- Pump line blockage and hose whip are top hazards: set firm exclusion zones, use a trained operator and spotter, and clear blockages with water.
- Formwork and falsework should be designed and inspected to AS 3610 and signed off before the pour to prevent collapse under load.
- Wet concrete is a corrosive alkaline slurry: provide gloves, eye protection and wash water, and suppress silica dust when cutting set concrete.
- Prepare the SWMS before work starts, sign on the whole crew, and review it whenever the method, plant, weather or crew changes.
Updated 9 June 2026
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What is a concreting swms template?
A concreting Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the high-risk construction work involved in a concrete pour, the hazards that arise at each stage, and the control measures that manage them. Concreting becomes high-risk construction work under the WHS Regulations 2011 when it involves powered mobile plant such as a concrete pump, agitator or boom, the erection of tilt-up or precast concrete elements, or structural formwork, or where it is carried out near other high-risk work. When any of those elements apply, a SWMS must be prepared before the work starts, kept on site, and reviewed with every worker on the task.
Concrete work concentrates several severe hazards into a short, fast-moving window. A blocked pump line can release stored pressure and cause the delivery hose to whip, formwork or falsework can fail under the load of wet concrete, and wet concrete itself is a corrosive alkaline slurry that burns skin and eyes. This template documents the work steps, hazards, risk ratings and controls in the formal SWMS structure so the crew can plan the pour, agree the exclusion zones and placement method, and sign on before any concrete is delivered.
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Benefits of using this concreting swms template
- High-risk work coverage: addresses the concreting activities that trigger a SWMS under the WHS Regulations, including concrete pumping, precast and structural formwork.
- Pump and plant safety: documents exclusion zones, spotter duties and operator competency so hose whip and plant interaction are controlled before delivery starts.
- Formwork assurance: prompts a check that formwork and falsework are designed and inspected to AS 3610 before the pour, reducing collapse risk under load.
- Health hazard control: captures cement burn, dermatitis and respirable silica controls so contact and dust exposure are managed, not left to chance.
- Worker engagement: requires the crew to review and sign the SWMS, confirming they understand the placement method, hazards and their duties before work begins.
- Audit readiness: a completed concreting SWMS gives documented evidence for principal contractor reviews, client inspections and regulator visits.
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What to include in a concreting swms template
This concreting swms template covers 9 key areas:
- Task and scope: the specific concreting activity and which high-risk construction work categories apply (pump, precast, tilt-up, formwork, work near other plant).
- Work steps: sequential breakdown from set-up and formwork check through delivery, placement, vibration, finishing and clean-down.
- Hazards: pump line blockage and hose whip, formwork or falsework collapse, cement burns and dermatitis, silica dust, rebar impalement, manual handling, slips and plant interaction.
- Risk rating: likelihood and consequence for each hazard, rated before and after controls.
- Control measures: controls in hierarchy order, including pump exclusion zone, formwork inspection, rebar caps, dust suppression, washing facilities and manual-handling aids.
- Plant and operator details: concrete pump or placing boom, the PB high risk work licence where required, and the operator and spotter assigned.
- Responsible persons: who implements and monitors each control during the pour.
- PPE and welfare: gloves, eye protection, waterproof clothing, respiratory protection for cutting, and access to clean water for cement contact.
- Review and sign-on: names and signatures of all workers, the reviewer, and the next review trigger or date.
How to use this concreting swms template
- Confirm the work is high-risk and break the pour into steps.: Identify which elements make the concreting high-risk construction work, such as the concrete pump, precast or tilt-up panels, or structural formwork. List each work step in order, from ground set-up and formwork inspection through delivery, placement, vibration, finishing and line clean-down, so every stage is captured.
- Set up the pump or placing plant and establish exclusion zones.: Position the concrete pump or placing boom on firm, level ground clear of excavations and overhead powerlines. Establish an exclusion zone around the discharge hose, assign a trained competent operator and a dedicated spotter, and confirm a placing boom operator holds the relevant high risk work licence before any concrete moves.
- Verify formwork, falsework and reinforcement before the pour.: Check that formwork and supporting falsework have been designed and inspected in line with AS 3610 and can carry the wet concrete load. Confirm props, bracing and ties are secure, exposed reinforcement starter bars are fitted with protective caps, and access and edge protection are in place before delivery begins.
- Control cement contact, silica dust and manual handling during placement.: Brief the crew on cement being a corrosive alkaline slurry and provide gloves, eye protection and clean wash water for skin contact. Use water suppression or on-tool extraction when cutting or grinding set concrete to control respirable silica, and use barrows, chutes or pump lines to limit manual handling and reaching.
- Brief, sign on, then review the SWMS when conditions change.: Walk the crew through the SWMS at the work face, confirm each person understands the placement method, exclusion zones and their duties, and obtain sign-on before concrete is delivered. Stop and revise the SWMS if the pour method, plant, weather or crew changes, or if a blockage or near miss occurs, then re-brief and re-sign.
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A concreting SWMS must be prepared before the high-risk concreting work starts and kept on site and accessible to everyone doing the work for the duration of the pour. It must be reviewed whenever the placement method changes, when the plant or pump set-up changes, when site or weather conditions change, when new workers join the crew, and immediately if a line blockage, hose whip, formwork movement or any incident or near miss occurs. The principal contractor is responsible for ensuring the SWMS is prepared, reviewed with workers and signed before work commences, and that work stops and the SWMS is revised if it is not being followed.
Under the WHS Regulations 2011, concreting that involves powered mobile plant, tilt-up or precast concrete, or structural formwork is high-risk construction work that requires a SWMS, and working without a current one for these activities is a regulatory breach. Beyond the legal trigger, treat each distinct pour as a fresh review point rather than reusing a generic document, because the ground conditions, formwork loads, pump reach and exclusion zones differ every time. Keep superseded versions on file so the review history is available for audit.
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Applicable regulatory standards
This template aligns with the following regulations and standards:
- WHS Regulations 2011 - Regulation 291 (high risk construction work, including powered mobile plant, tilt-up and precast concrete)
- WHS Regulations 2011 - Chapter 6 (construction work and SWMS duties)
- AS 3610 - Formwork for concrete
- Safe Work Australia - Concrete pumping guidance material
- WHS Act 2011 (Section 19 - Primary duty of care)
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