SWMS Template

Option two: Write your own SWMS using our free blank template

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Step twoCustomise and write your Work Method Statement using the guidelines outlined below.

Note: Each SWMS template needs to be customised to be made site specific before use.

Personal Protective Equipment
Outline in detail any PPE required for task
Safety Notes
Explain the scope and the limitations of the SWMS
Planning
Include description of potential hazards, info that can be used to make safe decisions before beginning the task. It includes topics such as: site assessments, correct equipment choices, time and resource planning, obtaining information from qualified persons (engineers, electricians, hygienists, etc), obtaining permits, notifying authorities, etc
Preparation
Provide more site-specific information. Whilst the planning section looks at the bigger picture, the preparation section focuses on what is needed locally at the time
Pre-Operational Inspection
Includes checks that all equipment intended to be used is in a safe condition. Include machinery, tools, lifting equipment and associated slings, or other such necessary items
Operation
Outline the task in sequence. All risks are to be identified
Maintenance
Highlight maintenance regimes or inspection requirements where they are legislated (such as tanks, silos, cranes etc). Ensure reference is made to Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures and manufacturer's instructions.
Emergency Procedures
Highlight essential emergency information. This can include specific first-aid procedures if relevant
References
Provide as many references as applicable and relevant. Reference Authorities and other reputable industry sources. Ensure nationally recognised references used where possible. Ensure references are relevant to the state the work is to be conducted in.
Specifics
Provide detailed outline of the following.
- Relevant Legislation, Codes of Practice
- Formal Training, licenses required for workers undertaking this task
- Duties of workers undertaking this task
- Details of supervisory arrangements for workers undertaking this task
- Details of regulatory permits/licenses, Engineering details/certificates/WorkCover approvals
- Plant/Tools/Equipment
- Required SWMS training
- Maintenance Details for plant/equipment used on job

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