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Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Customising Instructions

Note: To amend SWMS you must have MS Word installed on your computer

Download and Save Your Documents


Customising Your SWMS
1. Open your SWMS using MS Word.
2. Optional customisation includes:
 ‘Cut and Paste’ your company logo into the header in place of the SafetyCulture
logo. If you do not have a logo for your business just delete the SafetyCulture logo.
 Change the main colours of the tables to suit your company colours.
3. Complete the Company Details, Project Details and relevant worker consultation as
demonstrated on the SWMS Sample.

Making the SWMS task specific and site specific:

 Conduct a risk assessment of the task, identifying any additional site or task specific
hazards.
 Enter this information in the appropriate section (e.g. Planning, Preparation, Operation).
As an example:
The Bobcat SWMS – you intend using it near a dam. You must then identify specific
hazards (such as the bobcat rolling over into water) and the specific controls you will put
in place to prevent this from happening.
 Check the Risk Ratings are suitable using the Risk Assessment guide provided on the
last page of the SWMS.
 Add the names of the people who will follow up on the controls to the ‘Responsible
Officer’ table.
 Print, laminate, display or simply incorporate into your existing Workplace Health and
Safety management System.

Consultation:

 Consult with your workers about the content of the SWMS, in particular the identified
hazards and the specific controls selected for the site.
 Discuss the content via a toolbox or safety meeting with all concerned parties.
 Give consideration to any feedback provided to create further risk controls specific for
your site or task.

Employee Sign-Off, Storage & Review of SWMS:

 Provide all relevant persons with adequate training and supervision to ensure the SWMS
will be followed.
 Have workers/employees sign-off that they have read and understood the SWMS.
 Ensure the latest copy of the SWMS is kept on the worksite to be viewed by relevant
parties.
 Review the SWMS regularly.
 Monitor the work to ensure the SWMS is being followed.

Document Name: Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)


Document #: 30103 Version #: 2 Review Date: 12.03.2014
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Refer to Relevant Legislation and Codes of Practice (COP)
For NSW, QLD, ACT, NT, SA, TAS, and WA your Relevant Legislation and COPs are
already provided.

For Victorian organisations you must replace the Codes of Practice with relevant
Compliance Codes and COPs from the list below.

Victorian Legislation Guide - current as at July 2015

OHS Act & Regulations:


Victorian State Government (2013): Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Victorian State Government (2013): Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007
http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/laws-and-regulations/acts-and-regulations

Compliance Codes:
WorkSafe Victoria (2008): Compliance Code: Confined Spaces
WorkSafe Victoria (2008): Compliance Code: Communicating OHS Across Languages
WorkSafe Victoria (2008): Compliance Code: First Aid in the Workplace
WorkSafe Victoria (2008): Compliance Code: Foundries
WorkSafe Victoria (2008): Compliance Code: Managing Asbestos in Workplaces
WorkSafe Victoria (2008): Compliance Code: Prevention of Falls in General Construction
WorkSafe Victoria (2008): Compliance Code: Removing Asbestos in Workplaces
WorkSafe Victoria (2008): Compliance Code: Workplace Amenities and Work Environment
http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/laws-and-regulations/occupational-health-and-safety/compliance-
codes

Codes of Practice:
WorkSafe Victoria (1990): Code of Practice: No. 13: Building and Construction Workplaces
WorkSafe Victoria (1991): Code of Practice: No. 14: Demolition
WorkSafe Victoria (1998): Code of Practice: No. 14: Demolition (Amendment No. 1)
WorkSafe Victoria (2000): Code of Practice: No. 25: Manual Handling
WorkSafe Victoria (1995): Code of Practice: No. 19: Plant
WorkSafe Victoria (1998): Code of Practice: No. 23: Plant (Amendment No. 1)
WorkSafe Victoria (2004): Code of Practice: No. 29: Prevention of Falls in Housing Construction
WorkSafe Victoria (1998): Code of Practice: No. 8: Safety Precautions in Trench Operations
http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/your-industry/construction/how-to-
comply/guidance-material/codes-of-practice

Risk Assessment Matrix (The final page of SWMS)


The reference shows “HB 436:2004” is a Superseded document and has been replaced by SA/SNZ
HB 436:2013.

http://www.saiglobal.com

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If you need to modify the PPE we have the icons for you to add if needed.

Foot Hearing High Head Eye Face Hand Protective Breathing Sun
Protection Protection Visibility Protection Protection Protection Protection Clothing Protection Protection

For your convenience we have an example below to demonstrate the filling out of your SWMS making it specific to your organisation.
Note: For purposes of the example pages have been removed.

SWMS Example Key

Green Highlights = Information to be filled out by you. Blue Highlights = Information to be deleted by you if you feel it necessary

If you require any further assistance, please call our Customer Care Team on 1300 306 604.

Regards
The SafetyCulture Team.

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Document Name: Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
Document #: 30103 Version #: 2 Review Date: 12.03.2014
Download and Customising Instructions.
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Document Name: Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
Document #: 30103 Version #: 2 Review Date: 12.03.2014
Download and Customising Instructions.
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Document Name: Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
Document #: 30103 Version #: 2 Review Date: 12.03.2014
Download and Customising Instructions.
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Document Name: Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
Document #: 30103 Version #: 2 Review Date: 12.03.2014
Download and Customising Instructions.
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Document Name: Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
Document #: 30103 Version #: 2 Review Date: 12.03.2014
Download and Customising Instructions.
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Document Name: Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
Document #: 30103 Version #: 2 Review Date: 12.03.2014
Download and Customising Instructions.
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Document Name: Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
Document #: 30103 Version #: 2 Review Date: 12.03.2014
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