Construction & Civil Works
Build Safe. Stay Compliant. Protect Your Crew.
The construction industry is one of Australia's highest-risk sectors. From residential builds to major civil infrastructure, the hazards are diverse and the regulatory obligations are significant. SHEQDocX provides construction businesses with the documentation they need to meet their WHS obligations and protect their workers.
Key Hazards
Common Risks in Construction & Civil Works
Falls from heights — the leading cause of fatalities in construction
Struck-by incidents involving plant, vehicles and falling objects
Electrical hazards from overhead lines and temporary installations
Hazardous materials including asbestos, silica dust and lead paint
Excavation and trenching collapses
Manual handling injuries from heavy materials and repetitive tasks
Working in confined spaces such as pits and service chambers
Compliance
Relevant Laws & Regulations
All SHEQDocX documents are developed in line with the Model WHS Act and applicable Australian legislative frameworks — suitable for use across all states and territories.
- Work Health and Safety Act (Model Act — adopted across NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, ACT, NT, WA, VIC*)
- Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations
- Code of Practice: Construction Work
- Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
- Code of Practice: Excavation Work
- High Risk Work Licensing requirements (state/territory specific)
* Victoria operates under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic), which has equivalent provisions to the Model WHS Act.
Documents
What We Provide
Our library includes a wide range of documents specifically tailored to the construction & civil works sector.
- SWMS for High Risk Construction Work
- Site Safety Management Plans
- Induction Checklists
- Fall Prevention & Working at Heights Procedures
- Confined Space Entry Procedures
- Plant & Equipment Pre-Start Checklists
- Subcontractor Management Forms
- Emergency Response Plans
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