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Carpentry Framing Kākāriki (Green) SSSP — Wall, Floor, Roof Truss

A Site-Specific Safety Plan for carpentry framing subcontractors (PCBU 2) in New Zealand. Drafted to satisfy a Main Contractor (PCBU 1) under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Covers wall framing, floor framing, roof framing, truss installation, bracing systems, and door/window opening framing on residential and light commercial sites.

⚖️HSWA 2015 + HS Regs 2017 aligned

📄NZS 3604, NZS 3640, NZS 3602 cited

🇳🇿NZ-specific — NZBN, NZQA, Site Safe Passport

NZD 295

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Editable DOCX · Instant download · Use across as many projects as you operate · Issue per-project under your company name as PCBU 2.

Site Safe NZ and several insurers distribute blank SSSP shells — framework only. They leave the trade content (the part WorkSafe and the Main Contractor actually read) for the carpenter to write. This Kākāriki Carpentry Framing SSSP arrives pre-populated with framing-trade content: 30 hazards scored on a 5×5 matrix, framing-specific task analyses, nail-gun controls under AS/NZS 60745.2.16, saw-kickback protocol, wood-dust exposure controls, and asbestos awareness for pre-2000 buildings.

Blank templates make you the author

A blank "hazard register" heading with empty rows. A "list your tools" prompt. You end up drafting the framing-trade content yourself — and missing items a Main Contractor will flag.

Main Contractor will reject light content

Main contractors check nail-gun trigger mode (sequential vs contact), saw kickback controls, wood-dust monitoring, fall-arrest at framing height, NZQA units cited by number. Generic SSSPs come back marked for rework.

Consultant-drafted SSSPs cost 5–10×

A site-specific carpentry SSSP from a consultant runs $1,500–$3,000. This template gives you the trade content for a tenth of that — you customise project-specific data only.

Who this is for

Carpentry framing subcontractors handing in safety plans to main contractors: New residential builds, light commercial frame-and-truss, group home and apartment framing, alterations and additions across NZ.
Owner-operator framers with 1–5 staff: Small framing teams that need pre-qual-ready documentation without paying a consultant for a custom plan on every project.
Truss installation specialists: Crews installing prefabricated trusses (gable/hip ends, bracing systems) — the SSSP's heights and crane-coordination sections are written for this work.

This is the Kākāriki (Green) tier — for subcontractors operating under a main contractor's H&S management system. If you run your own H&S system in parallel, you need Kōwhai. If you run the site, you need Whero.

Kōwhai (own H&S system in parallel) — $395 → →Whero (Main Contractor, PCBU 1) — $495 → →See all NZ SSSPs →

What's inside the template

31 pages · Formats: DOCX

Cover & Document ControlProject, NZBN, version, revision history, sign-off pages.
1. Scope of Carpentry Framing WorkWall, floor, roof framing; truss installation; bracing; door/window openings; residential + light commercial.
2. Subcontractor Acceptance and Sign-OffOperate under the Main Contractor's H&S management system; PCBU 2 framing.
3. Roles, Responsibilities and Officer DutiesPCBU 2 (you), Main Contractor (PCBU 1), Crew Lead, Carpenter, Apprentice/Trainee.
4. Critical Risks for Carpentry Framing WorkFalls from height, nail-gun injuries, saw kickback, manual handling, wood dust, chainsaw use.
5. Hazard and Risk Register (30 rows)5×5 inherent risk scored, controls drafted, residual risk re-scored.
6. Legislation, Codes of Practice and StandardsHSWA 2015, HSW (GRWM) 2016, HSW (HS) 2017, HSW (Asbestos) 2016, NZS 3604, NZS 3640, NZS 3602, AS/NZS 1170, AS/NZS 60745.2.16.
7. Hierarchy of ControlsEliminate → substitute → engineering → admin → PPE applied to framing hazards.
8. Task Analyses (TA / SWMS) IndexWall framing, floor framing, roof framing, truss installation, bracing, opening framing.
9. Hazardous Substances RegisterTreated timber (H1/H3/H4 boron and CCA), construction adhesives, expanding foam, MDF dust.
10. Notifiable Work DecisionTrigger checklist under HSW (GRWM) Reg 12.
11. Asbestos Awareness — pre-2000 buildingsStop-work protocol for renovation/alteration projects where pre-2000 fabric is encountered.
12. Power Tool and Plant SafetyNail gun (sequential trigger mandatory under AS/NZS 60745.2.16), circular saw, drop saw, chainsaw, drill driver — selection and use rules.
13. Working at Heights — Specific ControlsFive-level hierarchy. Edge protection > 3m. Fall-arrest at roof framing. Truss-lifting coordination with crane.
14. Plant and Equipment RegisterPowered fastening tools, saws, generators, leads — inspection schedule and AS/NZS 3760 Table 4 (3-monthly T&T on construction sites).
15. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) RegisterHard hat, eye protection (AS/NZS 1337.1), hearing, gloves, safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3), respiratory P2 for wood dust (AS/NZS 1715/1716).
16. Training and Competency RegisterNZQA 24932 (carpentry), 17600 (heights), 23966 (EWP theory), 13053 (scaffold > 2m), 6401 (first aid). Site Safe Passport.
17. Emergency ResponseNational Poisons Centre, Healthline, WorkSafe NZ notification line, framing-specific scenarios.
18. First Aid ArrangementsKit location, qualified first-aider, eyewash for chemical splash.
19. Toolbox Meeting and Sign-On RegisterSite-wide toolbox attendance recorded under the Main Contractor's framework.
20. Incident, Injury and Near-Miss RegisterReport into the Main Contractor's site register. WorkSafe NZ notification under HSWA Schedule 3.
21. Worker Engagement and ParticipationSchedule 2 (Worker Engagement Regs 2016) HSR override — small-business exemption under HSWA s62(2) does not apply on construction sites.
22. Environmental ControlsNZS 6803 construction noise. Treated-timber offcut disposal (CCA, boron). Dust suppression.
23. Document Sign-OffPainting Subcontractor (PCBU 2), Main Contractor Acceptance, Crew Lead.

Prohibited

Contact-trip nail-gun triggers prohibited on framing sites

Contact-actuation (bump-fire) triggers cause the majority of nail-gun double-fire injuries and through-board strikes. AS/NZS 60745.2.16 and WorkSafe NZ guidance require sequential-trip triggers on framing work — the SSSP enforces this in the PPE and Plant registers.

Contact-actuation (bump-fire) nail-gun triggers — prohibited on framing
Defeating, modifying, or removing the sequential-trip mechanism — prohibited
Disconnecting the workpiece-contact element — prohibited
Use of nail-gun by anyone without documented competency training — prohibited
Use of chainsaw by anyone without NZQA 6916 / 6917 (or equivalent) — prohibited

Eye protection (AS/NZS 1337.1 medium-impact rated) and hearing protection (when within 1m of nail-gun discharge) are mandatory, not advisory.

How this template compares

Comparison against the two common alternatives framers reach for first — a blank Site Safe NZ shell, or an AU SWMS rebadged as an SSSP.

Feature	Site Safe NZ blank template	AU SWMS relabelled	OH Consultant Kākāriki SSSP
Cost	$0	NZD 99–199	NZD 295
Legislative anchor	HSWA 2015 referenced generally	AU Model WHS Regulations	HSWA 2015 + HSW (HS) 2017 + HSW (Asbestos) 2016 cited inline
Hazard register	Empty rows	Generic AU hazards	30 framing-specific rows with 5×5 scoring + drafted controls + residual scoring
Nail-gun controls	None	Generic	AS/NZS 60745.2.16 — sequential-trip trigger mandatory, contact-actuation prohibited
Wood-dust exposure	Generic line	AU values	WorkSafe NZ wood-dust guidance + P2 respirator AS/NZS 1715/1716
NZ timber standards	Not cited	AU AS 1684	NZS 3604 (timber-framed buildings), NZS 3640 (preservation), NZS 3602 (timber for building)
Training cites	Prompt to identify	AU RIICCM units	NZQA 24932 carpentry + 17600 heights + 13053 scaffold + 6401 first aid
PPE register	Generic	Mixed AU/NZ	Hard hat + AS/NZS 1337.1 medium-impact eye + AS/NZS 2210.3 footwear + P2 wood-dust
Worker engagement	Not mentioned	AU HSR framework	NZ Schedule 2 override — small-business HSR exemption does not apply
Format	PDF form fields	Word	Word (.docx) — fully editable

Reviewed by OH Professionals

This SSSP was reviewed by occupational health and safety professionals against current NZ legislation, ACOPs and AS/NZS standards. Nail-gun safety provisions, wood-dust respiratory selection, and fall-arrest specifications were cross-checked against WorkSafe NZ guidance and the AS/NZS 60745.2.16 / 1715 / 1716 / 1891 series.

Legislation referenced

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 — Section 30 — Management of risks ↗
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 — Section 36 — Primary duty of care ↗
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 — Section 37 — Duty of PCBU with management or control of a workplace ↗Principal contractor duties anchor — the Whero (Red) pack carries this; subcontractors operate within it.
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 — Section 62 — Worker engagement (and Schedule 2 override for construction) ↗
Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016 — Risk management, first aid, emergency plans, PPE, plant ↗
Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 — SDS register, inventory, training, location compliance, LCC triggers ↗
Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 — Regulation 10 — Identification ↗
Worker Engagement, Participation, and Representation Regulations 2016 — Schedule 2 — Prescribed high-risk industries (construction included) ↗Construction is Schedule 2 — the HSWA s62(2) small-business HSR exemption does not apply.
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 — Classification framework — applied to paints, solvents and strippers ↗
Building Act 2004 — Fire-retardant coatings; building consent triggers ↗
Resource Management Act 1991 — Regional plans — spray-drift, runoff, discharge controls ↗
NZS 3604 — Timber-framed buildings — light timber framing for residential and light commercial ↗
NZS 3640 — Chemical preservation of round and sawn timber — H1, H3, H4, H5 treatment classes ↗
NZS 3602 — Timber and wood-based products for use in building ↗
AS/NZS 1170 — Structural design actions (loads on timber framing) ↗
AS/NZS 60745.2.16 — Hand-held motor-operated electric tools — particular requirements for nailers / fastener drivers ↗The nail-gun safety standard. Sequential-trip trigger required; contact-actuation trigger prohibited on framing sites.
WorkSafe NZ Guidance — Wood dust — health monitoring and exposure controls ↗Hardwood dust is a Group 1 carcinogen (IARC). Softwood dust is a respiratory sensitiser.
WorkSafe NZ Approved Code of Practice — Management and removal of asbestos ↗WorkSafe NZ approved code of practice — referenced for methodology.
WorkSafe NZ Best Practice — Working at Height in New Zealand ↗Hierarchy of controls: eliminate → EWP/scaffold → harness as last resort.
AS/NZS 1892.1 — Portable ladders — industrial rated ↗
AS/NZS 1576 / 4576 — Scaffolding — erection and operational use ↗
AS/NZS 1715 — Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment ↗
AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory protective devices ↗
AS/NZS 1337.1 — Eye and face protection ↗
AS/NZS 2210.3 — Safety footwear ↗
AS/NZS 1891 — Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices ↗
AS/NZS 3760 Table 4 — Test & tag — 3-monthly inspection on construction sites ↗
AS/NZS 4501.2 + EN ISO 13982-1 (Type 5) + EN 13034 (Type 6) — Coverall stack for lead, asbestos and spray work ↗

Frequently asked

Is this a Whero (main contractor) SSSP or a Kākāriki (subcontractor) SSSP?+

Kākāriki / Green. It is written as the PCBU 2 submission to a Main Contractor (PCBU 1) operating under their H&S management system. If you run your own H&S system in parallel, you need the Kōwhai pack. If you are the head contractor running a project, you need the Whero pack.

Does it cover both timber and steel framing?+

It is written primarily for timber framing under NZS 3604 (residential and light commercial). Steel-stud and cold-formed steel framing is referenced but the hazard register and task analyses are tuned to timber framing operations. Steel-framing crews should use this pack as a baseline and add the cold-formed-steel-specific controls in the project review.

Does it cover roof-truss installation?+

Yes — the Task Analyses index includes truss installation, and the §13 Working at Heights section covers crane-coordination, fall-arrest at roof framing, and bracing during truss landing. The §16 Training register requires NZQA 17600 (heights) for any worker on the roof.

Is it editable?+

Yes — Microsoft Word .docx. Replace [Insert your company legal name], NZBN, project name and address, key contacts, and the substance/equipment/training rows that apply to your job. The framing content is pre-written.

Will my Main Contractor accept it?+

The document is structured to satisfy a Main Contractor's standard pre-qualification and SSSP review against HSWA 2015 and supporting regulations. Some main contractors require their own cover sheet or insurance certificate appendix — both fit cleanly into the document. A Whero (Main Contractor) running our pack accepts Kākāriki or Kōwhai submissions natively (§2.4 SSSP Acceptance Log).

Can I use it across multiple projects?+

Yes — once purchased, re-issue per project under your company name. Each project gets a new project reference, the hazard register reviewed and pruned to scope (delete rows that don't apply to that job), and fresh sign-off pages.