Our construction swms templates are specifically designed for each building trade. These Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) documents provide support for the management of Work Health & Safety (WHS) in the workplace.
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$89.95The Air Conditioning Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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$89.95The Boilermaker Welding Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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$89.95The Brick Cleaning Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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$89.95The Bricklaying Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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Original price was: $809.55.$688.12Current price is: $688.12.This Builders 9 Pack is a set of 9 Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) as identified in the Product Description below.
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This Builders Pack is a set of 46 Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) as identified in the Product Description below.
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The External Cladding Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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$89.95
The Carpentry Fix Out Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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This Carpentry Framing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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$89.95
The Working with Hardwood Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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$89.95
The Carpentry Joinery Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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$89.95
The Working with MDF Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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$89.95
The Working with Particleboard Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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$89.95
This Carpentry Steel Frame and Truss Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Carpentry Steel Frame and Truss Installation Safe Work Method (SWMS) Features:
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Original price was: $1,079.40.$863.50Current price is: $863.50.
This Carpenters Pack is a set of 12 Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) as identified in the Product Description below.
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$89.95
The Carpet Layer Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Carpet Layer SWMS Features:
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$89.95
The Concrete Cutting / Core Drilling Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Concrete Cutting / Core Drilling (SWMS) Features:
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$89.95
The Concrete Pumping Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Concrete Pumping Safe Work Method Statement SWMS Features:
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$89.95
The Concreting Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Concreting Safe Work Method Statement SWMS Features:
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$89.95
The Confined Space Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Confined Space SWMS Features:
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$89.95
The Cool Room Construction Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Cool Room Construction SWMS Features:
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$89.95
The Demolition Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Demolition SWMS Features:
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$89.95
The Electrical Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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$89.95
The Safe Use of Boom Lift Elevating Work Platform (EWP) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Safe Use of Boom Lift Elevating Work Platform (EWP) SWMS Features:
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The Safe Use of Scissor Lift Elevating Work Platform (EWP) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Safe Use of Scissor Lift Elevating Work Platform (EWP) SWMS Features:
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$89.95
The Excavation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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$89.95
The Forklift Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Forklift SWMS Features:
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The Formwork Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Formwork Safe Work Method Statement SWMS Features:
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$89.95
This Glazing, Window and Door Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Glazing, Window & Door SWMS FEATURES:
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The Hot Works Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Hot Works SWMS Features:
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The Insulation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Insulation Safe Work Method Statement SWMS Features:
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$89.95
The Irrigation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Irrigation Safe Work Method Statement SWMS Features:
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The Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Lagging Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Lagging Safe Work Method Statement SWMS Features:
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$89.95
The Painting Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Painters Safe Work Method Statement SWMS Features:
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$89.95
The Pest Control Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Pest Control SWMS Features:
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$89.95
The Plastering Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Plastering SWMS Features:
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$89.95
The Plumbing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Plumbing SWMS Features:
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$269.00
The Concrete Pool Construction Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Concrete Pool Construction Safe Work Method Statement SWMS Features:
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$269.00
The Fibreglass Pool Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Fibreglass Pool Installation Safe Work Method Statement SWMS Features:
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Original price was: $538.00.$484.00Current price is: $484.00.
This Pool Builders Pack is a set of 2 Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) as identified in the Product Description below..
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The Precast Concrete Panel Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Precast Concrete Panel Installation SWMS Features:
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The Renderer Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Rendering (& White Set) SWMS Features:
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The Roof Edge Rail Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Roof Edge Rail Installation SWMS Features:
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The Roofing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Roof Plumber SWMS Features:
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The Roof Tiling Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Roof Tiling SWMS Features:
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The Scaffold Erection Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Scaffold Erection SWMS Features:
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The Mobile Scaffold Erection Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Mobile Scaffold SWMS Features:
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The Working with Silica Dust Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Working with Silica Dust SWMS Features:
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The Sprinkler Fitter Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Sprinkler Fitter SWMS Features:
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The Steel Fixing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Steel Fixing SWMS Features:
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The Structural Steel Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Structural Steel Installation SWMS Features:
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The Wall & Floor Tiling Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Tiling SWMS Features:
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The Tree Works Safe Work Method Statement has been amended as requested.
Tree Works Safe Work Method Statement SWMS Features:
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The Waterproofing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Waterproofing SWMS Features:
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The Welding Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
Welder SWMS Features:
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$9.95
This “Safe Work Method Statement Compliance Review” is used to record the regular reviews of the SWMS during the execution of the work, to which the SWMS relates to, whilst the work takes place on site, to ensure employees and subcontractors are adhering to the risk controls identified in their SWMS.
Compliance Review Features:
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$9.95
This Safe Work Method Statement Register is used to record and keep track of all the safe work method statements developed for each site.
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$69.95
The Safe Work Method Statement Template (SWMS) is a complete and comprehensive document outlining on-site procedures.
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$19.95
A Safe Work Method Statement provided by a subcontractor needs to be checked, reviewed, verified and approved prior to the subcontractor starting works on site.
This “Safe Work Method Statement Verification Review” provides a format with a series of checklist items to assist with this review process.
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INDUSTRY LEADING SWMS TEMPLATES
Our construction swms templates for all trades break a work activity into logical job steps, list the typical hazards associated with each of these steps, and describe the control measures implemented to eliminate or control the risk for the workers' safety.
The Builder Assist Safe Work Method Statements are industry leading templates written and developed by building industry experts. Each Builder Assist SWMS template includes all of the following:
- Trade Specific Safe Work Method Statement Templates
- Site establishment
- Setting up the work area
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Working at heights
- Exposure to weather conditions
- Tools, plant and equipment
- Power supply
- Manual handling
- Deliveries and the like
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications, Training & Competencies
- Permits required
- Legislation, Codes Of Practice and References
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Risk Matrix Table
- Hierarchy of Control
- Instructions on how to complete the SWMS
- Job steps
- Hazard identification
- Control Measures
- Breaks the work activity into logical job steps
- Lists the typical hazards associated with each of these steps
- Describes the control measures implemented to eliminate or control the risk for the workers safety
- Describes how the control measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed
INDUSTRY-COMPLIANT SWMS TEMPLATES
Our construction swms templates are the most up to date building industry SWMS templates and comply with the following Work Health and Safety Regulations and Practices:
- Work Health and Safety Act
- Work Health and Safety Regulations
- Applicable Codes of Practice
- You can download each applicable Legislation, Codes of Practice and References by clicking on this link.
LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENT
A person conducting a business or undertaking carrying out of “high risk construction work” must, before high risk construction work commences, ensure that a safe work method statement (SWMS) for the proposed work has been prepared.
A Safe Work Method Statement must:
(a) Identify the work that is high risk construction work; and
(b) Specify hazards relating to the high risk construction work and risks to health and safety associated with those hazards; and
(c) Describe the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and
(d) Describe how the control measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed
A Safe Work Method Statement breaks a work activity into logical job steps, lists the typical hazards associated with each of these steps, and describes the control measures implemented to eliminate or control the risk for the workers safety.