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    Safety

    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