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Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
What is a SWMS?
Safe work method statement or SWMS is the term given to a legal document required by WHS legislation for high risk construction work.
Purpose of SWMS
Purpose of safe work method statement or SWMS is to set out in a logical sequence the high risk activities of a work task with:
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Hazards identified
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Risk assessed
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Risk controls to ensure worker safety when carrying out high risk construction work
Safe work method statements authored by Workplace Health and Safety for HRCW address:
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WHS legislative requirements
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The elements of a SWMS (safe work method statement)
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Control measures per the hierarchy of controls to manage risk
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