Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00394:body:0:p39
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00394
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 112960–115798

construction
    * a design that specifies ventilation in the sub-floor because the home is to be built on land‑fill and there is a risk of a build-up of methane gas which could create risks to those excavating or constructing the home
    * putting an additional storey on top of an existing storey
    * a design that specifies an unusually steep pitch that might present risks of falls, and
    * a concrete slab incorporating pre-stressing reinforcement steel.
A written safety report is not required for designs of structures that have typical features such as a single storey, timber framed, slab-on-ground house constructed in a new housing estate using typical housing materials designed to be built by housing industry tradespeople and workers.

What hazards must be included in the designer's report?
The report must identify the hazards that the designer is reasonably aware create a risk to the health or safety of persons who are to carry out any construction work on the structure. Only hazards unique to the particular design need to be included.

The designer may recommend ways to control the risks associated with the hazards identified. This may be done in consultation with the PCBU carrying out the work and may include:

    * competency requirements for workers carrying out the construction work
    * requirements for the kind of plant that should be used
    * the sequence a steel structure should be erected, or
    * supervision requirements or other risk control measures for the construction work.

When must a safety report be provided for designs of residential homes?
    * The designer must provide a written report if the person commissioning the design is a PCBU.[4]
If the home owner is a PCBU and the owner commissions the construction project and engages a principal contractor, the owner must give the principal contractor any information the owner has about hazards and risks, including a copy of the designer's report.

APPENDIX D – SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT TEMPLATE

Recommended steps for filling out the SWMS template
    1. Consult with relevant workers involved with the high risk construction work, on the activities involved and associated hazards, risks and controls.
    2. In the 'What is the high risk construction work?' column, identify the high risk construction work that will be undertaken.
    3. In the 'What are the hazards and risks?' column, list the hazards and risks for each high risk construction work activity.
    4. Identify the workplace circumstances that may affect the way in which the high risk construction work will be done, for example:
       * information relating to the design of the structure, the workplace (e.g. location, access, transport) and information contained in the WHS Management Plan
       * information on any 'essential services' located