Introduction

The intention of this Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) program is to assist you in complying with requirements of the Victorian OHS Act (2004) for identifying and controlling hazards associated with the work you perform.

There is a 5 stage process to complete the SWMS followed by the final process to print the report. The process allows you to enter information such as:

hazards associated with the tasks performed
methods to control the hazards
estimated costs associated with the control methods (to assist with quoting jobs for your customers)
a choice of suitable products that make the tasks easier and safer to perform

Project Details

Name of Principle Contractor:
Client:
Description of Job:
Location:
Project Duration: From: To: Person responsible for ensuring compliance with this SWMS:
Contact Phone Number:

Does your work constitute "High Risk Construction Work"?

Please select from the list below if your work involves any of the following hazards:

Risk of a person falling more than 2 metres

Involving the removal or likely disturbance of asbestos

Involving a confined space

Involving a trench or shaft if the excavated depth is more than 1-5 metres

Involving a tunnel

On or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines

On or near energised electrical installations or services

In an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

On or adjacent to roadways or railways used by road or rail traffic

At workplaces where there is any movement of powered mobile plant

In, over or adjacent to water or other liquids where there is a risk of drowning