Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
A SWMS for high-risk construction work — task steps, hazards and controls, with crew sign-on. Required before any high-risk activity starts.
Medium risk
Check your contract first. Consider a peer review before sending.
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When to use this
- •You're doing high-risk construction work (falls 2m+, excavation 1.5m+, near energised electrical, demolition)
- •A principal contractor has asked for your SWMS
- •You need to brief and sign on the crew