This procedure assists organisations in managing the legal requirements of a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), particularly in the construction industry.
The procedure includes:
- When a SWMS is legally required.
- The definition of High Risk Construction Work as defined by safety Regulations around Australia.
- The process to follow to develop a SWMS to capture all relevant hazards and proposed controls to eliminate or reduce risk.
- Consultation
- Making the SWMS site specific easily by using the included Pre-Start Safety Talk template.
- Checking subcontractors SWMS that are submitted to you for approval.
Fully editable, you can add your logo and company details easily.
The 3 forms that compliment this procedure are as follows:
- SWMS template
A SWMS template, including a risk matrix that contains all relevant legal information and inclusions larger builders often request based on our experience.
It also incudes a sign off area to demonstrate you have trained workers in the SWMS.
** Note check the DIY Toolbox on our website where you can buy completed SWMS for various trades. Ask us if the one you want isn’t there and we will make it for you to buy at no extra cost!
- Daily Pre-Start Safety Talk template (PSST)
The PSST is a Toolbox Talk specifically designed to capture site specific hazards to compliment the SWMS. This way you complete a simple form, discuss the work processes and noted new hazards and their controls and have all workers sign off to demonstrate consultation, awareness and understanding of those risks on site.
- SWMS Review Checklist
A simple one page checklist that allows you to check if a SWMS contains legally required information and other common sense risk management inclusions.
You can use this as a double check on the SWMS you develop yourself or on subcontractors SWMS submitted to you.