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SWMS Task Observation Checklist

by Erin Marquez, from the Community

Use this WHSE Form 39 SWMS Task Observation template to assess on-site compliance with a Safe Work Method Statement. Verify workers are inducted and hold the correct tickets, confirm the SWMS lists job steps and hazards, and check that specified controls are implemented. Capture additional hazards, record observations and recommendations, and complete sign off with the observer. Ideal for construction and high risk work to strengthen safety performance and meet regulatory requirements.

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PWM-WHS012 SWMS Observation Checklist
Use this SWMS observation template to evaluate high-risk construction work and verify that hazards and control measures listed in the SWMS are correctly implemented. Record the activity observed, identify missing hazards or controls, confirm worker sign-offs, and note supervision arrangements, including young worker oversight. Capture observations and complete the observer sign-off to improve compliance and site safety.
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SWMS Form
Use this Safe Work Method Statement SWMS form to assess site hazards, define controls, assign PPE, and capture risk ratings with and without controls. It covers shared work sites and moving traffic, environmental conditions such as heat, cold and high wind, hot work and fire risk, work duration and fatigue, and construction activities during and after hours. The form guides users through site assessment, PPE selection and risk evaluation, and includes a sign off section to confirm workers have reviewed and understood the SWMS before work begins.
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Construction Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a document that outlines high-risk construction work activities, hazards associated with the activity, and the control measures in place to manage these risks. SWMS is required before performing any high-risk construction work to ensure safety and proper implementation of standard operating procedures.
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M4E Task Observation and SWMS Review
This M4E task observation checklist helps field teams assess high risk construction activities and verify compliance with the project SWMS. Review working at heights, mobile plant operations, temporary works, live services, traffic management, lifting activities, and electrical safety. Confirm walkways, barriers, housekeeping, equipment prestarts, and above the line controls such as elimination, substitution, isolation, and engineering are in place. Use the SWMS review section to verify sign offs, record changes, identify new hazards, and assign corrective actions with due dates to ensure safe work practices on site.
by Michael Paton, from the Community
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PWM-WHS012 SWMS Observation Checklist

Use this SWMS observation template to evaluate high-risk construction work and verify that hazards and control measures listed in the SWMS are correctly implemented. Record the activity observed, identify missing hazards or controls, confirm worker sign-offs, and note supervision arrangements, including young worker oversight. Capture observations and complete the observer sign-off to improve compliance and site safety.

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SWMS Form

Use this Safe Work Method Statement SWMS form to assess site hazards, define controls, assign PPE, and capture risk ratings with and without controls. It covers shared work sites and moving traffic, environmental conditions such as heat, cold and high wind, hot work and fire risk, work duration and fatigue, and construction activities during and after hours. The form guides users through site assessment, PPE selection and risk evaluation, and includes a sign off section to confirm workers have reviewed and understood the SWMS before work begins.

by Peter Hughes, from the Community

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Construction Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a document that outlines high-risk construction work activities, hazards associated with the activity, and the control measures in place to manage these risks. SWMS is required before performing any high-risk construction work to ensure safety and proper implementation of standard operating procedures.

by SafetyCulture

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M4E Task Observation and SWMS Review

This M4E task observation checklist helps field teams assess high risk construction activities and verify compliance with the project SWMS. Review working at heights, mobile plant operations, temporary works, live services, traffic management, lifting activities, and electrical safety. Confirm walkways, barriers, housekeeping, equipment prestarts, and above the line controls such as elimination, substitution, isolation, and engineering are in place. Use the SWMS review section to verify sign offs, record changes, identify new hazards, and assign corrective actions with due dates to ensure safe work practices on site.

by Michael Paton, from the Community

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SWMS Task Observation Checklist

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