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At HIA, our safety team are experts in workplace safety for residential building work. We've developed a suite of safety tools for every situation you're likely to encounter. Explore our range of management systems, SWMS and standard procedures developed to help you manage your risk and ensure your business has the right safety system in place.
If you'd like to find out more about workplace health and safety in your state, you can also browse our library of safety resources, articles and fact sheets.
Safety systems for our industry
Every residential building business needs to have the right procedures and training in place to manage worksite safety. Our safety team has put together an extensive range of the essential documents you need to safeguard your business. Whether you're running a building business or working as a contractor, we've custom-built a hassle-free library of safety tools to suit your needs.
Residential Builder Safety Management System
HIA’s safety management system for builders includes a comprehensive library of policies, management plans, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) specifically designed for residential building businesses. This system was developed by our industry experts to help you manage risk and protect your workers.
If you operate in the residential building industry, you know how crucial effective work health and safety systems are to minimise the risk of injury and address hazards on the job. We've done the hard work for you so you can ensure your business has all the essential documentation you need.
Trade Contractor Safety Management System
Trade contractors have specific responsibilities when it comes to work health and safety on site. With that in mind, our safety team has put together a library of customisable documents and user-friendly policies, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to set you up.
Our safety management system is tailored to help trade contractors manage your safety obligations while working on sites for a principal contractor. Rather than starting from scratch, take advantage of our team's safety system that’s made to work for you, now.
Your essential safety paperwork, sorted
Gain access to a library of policies, procedures, SWMS and SOPs that can be tailored to suit your business and save you valuable time. Train your staff on risk management and injury prevention, set up your own Work Health and Safety or Construction Plan or create a risk register with our crucial suite of documents, created specifically for residential building industry professionals. Whether you need a system or just a few documents, we’ve got you covered.
Risk Register template
Training Management Register template
Toolbox Talk Record template
Construction Management Plan
Hazardous Chemicals Register
WHS Management Plan
Residential Builder Safety Management System
Trade Contractor Safety Management System
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
Do you need to identify high risk construction work on your building site? Our Safe Work Method Statement templates can help you locate the risks and implement the appropriate safety measures. These SWMS can be added to your existing safety management system. They are included in our residential builder and trade contractor safety management systems.
Safe Work Method Statement Template
Bricklaying SWMS template
Carpentry Shop Fitout SWMS Template
Demolition Work SWMS template
Erecting Scaffolds SWMS template
Install Metal Roofing with Mesh SWMS template
Installation of Engineered Stone Benchtops SWMS template
Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations SWMS template
Removing Non Friable Asbestos on Construction Site SWMS template
Stick Wall Frames and Trusses SWMS Template
Electrical Test & Tag Register
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Standard Operating Procedures are designed to help you achieve quality work and consistent performance that is compliant with safety requirements for that tool or task. Each procedure includes pre-operational and operational safety checks. Find the SOP for the tools you use and include them in your safety management system today.
Standard Operating Procedure: Brick Saw Electric
Standard Operating Procedure: Pneumatic Frame Nailing Gun
Standard Operating Procedure: Gas Frame Nailing Gun
Standard Operating Procedure: Jackhammer Electric
Standard Operating Procedure: MIG Welder
Standard Operating Procedure: Truck Mounted Crane
Standard Operating Procedure: Slide Compound Mitre Saw
Standard Operating Procedure: Jackhammer Rotary Hammer Drill
Standard Operating Procedure: Ladder Extension
HIA SafeScan
HIA SafeScan is a fast and easy-to-use way to move your site induction WHS procedures online. It ensures your workers have access to essential safety information onsite, always. You can integrate it with your existing safety management system and let principal contractors and workers exchange information instantly. No apps to download, no user limitation, no hassle.
HIA Safescan: Digital WHS procedures for the residential building industry
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