Safe Work Method Statement (Swms) Template Page 7
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8HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS
Remove the risk from the process by eliminating the step in the process – i.e. do not do it.
Elimination
MOST
PREFERABLE
Reduce risk by changing processes, materials or equipment to something that does the job
Substitution
more safely
Put in place physical preventative mechanisms – i.e. locks, alarms, lights, ventilation, guards
Isolation
& barriers
Minimise the risk by engineering means – i.e. use a mechanical lifting device rather than
Engineering Control
manual handling techniques
Develop and implement work procedures – i.e. Safe Operating Procedures, training,
Administrative Control
direction, supervision, job rotation, consultation
Accept the initial hazards and protect personnel by using personal protective equipment to
Personal Protective
LEAST
reduce the risk – i.e. safety glasses, ear muffs
Equipment
PREFERABLE
Note:
The cost associated with controlling the risk must also be considered, including whether the cost is
grossly disproportionate to the risk.
SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT
RISK RATING
ACTION
RESPONSIBILITY
FOR ACTION
DO NOT PROCEED
The proposed task or process activity MUST NOT proceed at this time due to the
potential risk of a fatality and an alternative safer method of work is required before
Section
work can commence. A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) must be
EXTREME
Manager/Group
documented and referred to the Section Manager.
Manager
The Section Manager must review the effectiveness of the implemented risk
controls and discuss with the Group Manager before work can proceed.
DO NOT PROCEED
The proposed task or process activity MUST NOT proceed unless additional
controls have been included to reduce the risk. A Safe Work Method Statement
HIGH
Section Manager
(SWMS) must be documented and reviewed by the Section Manager to
ensure the risk is reduced to medium level.
The proposed task or process can proceed as the work is considered safe but the
risk control measures need monitoring to ensure the risk level does not increase
Team
MEDIUM
during the task or process.
Leader/Coordinator
The work is safe to proceed as per the identified control measures and no further
LOW
action is required unless additional hazards arise during the work.
Team Leader
VALUE FOR MONEY, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS, REPUTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISK
ASSESSMENT
RISK
ACTION
RESPONSIBILITY
RATING
FOR ACTION
Bring to the attention of the Group Manager for immediate management action
All possible treatments must be put in place to reduce the risk to an acceptable
EXTREME
Group Manager
level
Report regularly to the Enterprise Risk Management Committee
Bring to the attention of the Section Manager for immediate management action
HIGH
Allocate actions and budget to minimise risk
Section Manager
Report monthly through the Group Risk Management Committee
Identify management responsibility, monitor and review response action as
necessary
MEDIUM
Coordinator
Allocate resources where existing controls are deemed inadequate
Report to Group Risk Management Committee within the quarter
Port Stephens Council
Corporate WHS Management System
Current
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