Safe Work Method Statement Template Page 4
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Steps for filling out SWMS
1. Contractor to determine the tasks, and associated hazards, risks and controls.
2. In the ‘What are the tasks involved?’ column, list the work tasks in sequence to how they will be carried out.
3. In the ‘What are the hazards and risks?’ column, list the hazards and risks for each work task.
4. In the ‘How will the hazards and risks be controlled?’ column, select the hazard or risk and then work through the control levels 1 – 4 from top to
bottom, as seen below. Choose a control measure (and how it is to be used) that is as close to level 1 as is reasonably practicable.
Control levels
1. Eliminate any risk to health or safety.
2. Reduce the risk to health or safety by any one or any combination of the following:
Substituting a new activity, procedure, plant, process or substance
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Engineering controls, such as mechanical or electrical devices.
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3. Use administrative controls, such as changing the way the work is done.
4. Provide appropriate personal protective equipment.
5. All contractors should be briefed on the SWMS before commencing work. Ensure all contractors know that work is to immediately stop if the SWMS
is not being followed.
6. Observe work being carried out. If controls are not adequate, stop the work, review the SWMS, adjust as required and re-brief the team.
7. Retain this SWMS for the duration of the high-risk work.
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