This 9-page High Risk Construction Work Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with undertaking or overseeing high-risk construction activities across a range of sites and scenarios.
 
Pre-filled, ready to use, and created by WHS experts, this SWMS helps you document safe work practices and stay compliant with Australian WHS laws. It’s suitable for all states and territories and fully editable in Microsoft Word format. You can quickly customise it with your company name, logo, site-specific risks, and equipment.
 
Designed to help workers and contractors carry out their duties safely and confidently, this comprehensive SWMS is a key component of any compliant WHS system involving high-risk construction tasks.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
Construction companies
Civil and infrastructure contractors
Builders and developers
Trades working on large-scale sites (electrical, plumbing, roofing, demolition, etc.)
Project managers and site supervisors
Any business or PCBU performing or managing high-risk construction work
 
What This SWMS Covers
Identifying and documenting high-risk construction work categories, including:
Risk of falls over 2m
Confined space entry
Work near energised electrical installations
Use of powered mobile plant
Structural alterations and demolition
Work near pressurised gas, fuel, chemical lines, or contaminated environments
Planning and preparing the site, including pre-start meetings and induction requirements
Performing and documenting daily risk assessments and pre-start checks
Identifying exclusion zones and communicating hazards via 2-way radios
Managing risks of plant movement, rollovers, and equipment failure
Procedures for working near pedestrian or vehicle traffic
Hazard controls for environmental change or unexpected site risks
Emergency response protocols, including location of first aid and fire equipment
Stop-work procedures when controls are breached or new risks arise
 
What’s Included in Your Template
High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) Selection Table
Risk assessment matrix and risk rating calculator
Detailed step-by-step job breakdown and safety controls
List of typical hazards and suggested control measures
PPE requirements checklist
Plant and equipment checklist
Applicable qualifications and competency requirements
References to relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
Worker sign-off page for accountability and communication
 
 
 
This SWMS template for High Risk Construction Work is an invaluable tool for quickly and effectively documenting your WHS systems. Designed for swift editing and customisation, it adapts easily to your operational needs - making it an essential part of your safety management toolkit.
 
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