The Carports and Awnings Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the main hazards and risks including the risk of falls and hazardous manual tasks and operation of mobile plant and vehicles in workplaces where construction of freestanding or attached carports and awnings at residential and commercial premises is being undertaken.
The SWMS provides details of the health and safety precautions (including personal protective equipment requirements) to be observed when erecting carports and awnings in residential and commercial premises.