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Safe Work Method Statement Template

by Leon Hayward, from the Community

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This Safe Work Method Statement template helps construction teams plan and document high risk construction work in line with WHS requirements. It guides users to identify hazards, assess uncontrolled and controlled risk ratings, and apply the hierarchy of controls across activities such as working at heights, asbestos disturbance, confined spaces, energised electrical work, mobile plant, tilt-up concrete, road and rail corridors, drowning risks, silica exposure, and more. The template includes sections for PCBU and principal contractor details, consultation, approvals, and worker sign off to ensure everyone is inducted before work begins.

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Safe Work Method Statement
This Safe Work Method Statement template supports planning and control of high risk construction work. It covers activities including work at heights, demolition, asbestos, confined spaces, excavation and tunnelling, work near services, contaminated atmospheres, tilt up concrete, traffic corridors, powered mobile plant, extreme temperatures, work near water, respirable silica and diving. Record principal contractor and PCBU details, define the task, select hazards, apply controls from administrative to engineering through to elimination, and document uncontrolled and controlled risk ratings. Capture licences and inductions, attach evidence, and complete consultation and team sign off to meet WHS requirements.
by Leon Hayward, from the Community
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Construction Safe Work Method Statement SWMS Template
Use this sample Construction Safe Work Method Statement SWMS to plan high risk work, document hazards, and define control measures before starting on site. The checklist covers activities such as working at heights, excavation, asbestos, electrical work, demolition, confined spaces, traffic control, and more. Capture steps, risk levels, responsible persons, and sign-offs to ensure compliance with regulations and company procedures. Adapt this example to your project and consult local requirements before use.
by jack Yang, from the Community
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Construction Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Template
This Construction Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) template provides a structured way to plan and document high-risk construction activities. It helps teams identify hazards such as working at heights, excavation, asbestos, electrical work, mobile plant, and demolition, then define practical control measures, responsibilities, and sign-offs. Use it to outline tasks, assess risk before and after controls, consult relevant standards and codes of practice, and ensure inductions, permits, PPE, and emergency plans are in place to keep crews safe and compliant.
by Luke Johnsont, from the Community
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Construction Safe Work Method Statement SWMS
This Construction Safe Work Method Statement SWMS template helps teams plan and document high risk construction work. It guides users to break work into steps, identify hazards such as working at heights, excavation, electrical, confined spaces, traffic, and extreme temperatures, assess risk levels, and record control measures. The form includes fields for responsible persons, codes of practice consulted, maintenance checks, assumptions, review dates, and worker sign off with signatures. Use it to communicate methods, verify qualifications and fitness for duty, and ensure controls are followed before and during work. Intended as a starting point only and should be adapted to your site and jurisdiction.
by Onke Mbongo, from the Community
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