Guttering and Downpipes

The Guttering and Downpipes Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the main hazards and risks including the risk of falls and hazardous manual tasks associated with work installing rainwater guttering and downpipes on residential and commercial premises. The SWMS provides details of the health and safety precautions (including requirements for safe working at heights) to be observed when installing guttering and downpipes. (Note: Due to significant variations in Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) requirements between states and territories, reference to regulations, codes of practice and guidance material in each jurisdiction is recommended.) (See SWMS0437 – Silica – Respirable Crystalline (RCS)).