Professionally structured Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for construction and trade activities across Queensland and Australia.These documents are designed to support builders, principal contractors, supervisors, and subcontractors in meeting their work health and safety documentation obligations under Australian WHS legislation.All SWMS documents are provided as professional base documents and must be reviewed and adapted to suit the specific site, scope of work, and risk profile before use.
Compliant Safe Work Method Statements
Built from Queensland WHS Requirements for use Australia wide
Trade Compliance Pack
A professionally structured, editable SWMS template intended as a foundational framework for developing task-specific Safe Work Method Statements as part of a broader compliance system.Best suited for:
- Builders and contractors implementing structured SWMS documentation alongside their own risk assessments and safety planning
- Early-stage project and site setup
- Businesses seeking a consistent, repeatable SWMS format across multiple projectsIncluded in this pack:
- Complete SWMS framework and layout
- Hazard identification and control measure tables
- Sequential work method sections
- PPE, plant, emergency procedures, review, and sign-off registers
- Fully editable formats: Word and PDF (portrait and landscape)This document forms part of the SWMS QLD Trade Compliance Pack and is designed to integrate with supporting compliance materials.
Secure checkout | $69 AUD inc GST | Instant Download | Editable Word + PDF
Generic SWMS Template
A low-cost, editable SWMS template designed as a starting point for developing task-specific Safe Work Method Statements.Best suited for:
- Builders and contractors setting up SWMS documentation with their own safety planning completed.
- Early-stage project planning
- Businesses requiring a consistent SWMS structure across projects.Includes:
- Full SWMS structure and layout
- Hazard identification and control tables
- Work method sequencing sections
- PPE, plant, emergency, review, and sign-off registers
- Editable Word + PDF (portrait & landscape)
Secure checkout | $12 AUD incGST | Instant Download | Editable Word + PDF
Residential Construction SWMS – Single & Multi-Dwelling
A task-specific SWMS for residential construction projects involving scaffolding and work at heights, suitable for single-dwelling and multi-dwelling sites.Best suited for:
- Residential construction sites
- Builders and principal contractors
- Multi-trade environments
- Work over 2 metres and scaffolded works
Secure checkout | $19 AUD | Instant Download | Editable Word + PDF
Excavation & Trenching Works SWMS
High-Risk Construction WorkA task-specific SWMS for excavation and trenching activities on residential and light civil construction sites.Best suited for:
- Ground penetration conditions for construction
- Excavation and earthworks contractors
- Footings, foundations, and service trenches
- Mobile plant and ground penetration works
Secure checkout | $19 AUD | Instant Download | Editable Word + PDF
Not sure which SWMS you need?
Under Safe Work Australia guidelines, a task-specific Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is required where high-risk construction work is carried out.A SWMS serves as a documented reference for workers and contractors, outlining the hazards, control measures, and safe work practices applicable to the task being performed on site.If any of the following high-risk construction activities are present on your site, a SWMS is required in accordance with Safe Work Australia requirements:
involves a risk of a person falling more than 2 m
is carried out on a telecommunication tower
involves demolition of an element of a structure that is load-bearing
involves demolition of an element of a structure that is related to the physical integrity of the structure
involves, or is likely to involve, disturbing asbestos
involves structural alteration or repair that requires temporary support to prevent collapse
is carried out in or near a confined space
is carried out in or near a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5 m or a tunnel
involves the use of explosives
is carried out on or near pressurised gas mains or piping
is carried out on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
is carried out on or near energised electrical installations or services
is carried out in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
involves tilt-up or precast concrete
is carried out on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor in use by traffic other than pedestrians
is carried out in an area of a workplace where there is any movement of powered mobile plant
is carried out in areas with artificial extremes of temperature
is carried out in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning
involves diving work.
The Generic SWMS Template is suitable as a starting point only.
For activities such as excavation, scaffolding, or work at heights, a dedicated SWMS should be used.If you’re unsure which document is appropriate, or if your project involves complex site conditions, professional advice is recommended.
How It Works
No subscriptions
No accounts
No ongoing admin
Select the SWMS document suited to your work
Purchase and download instantly
Edit site-specific details in Word
Review with workers and supervisors
Sign on site and proceed with work
Important Notice
All SWMS documents provided through SWMS QLD are professional base documents only.
They must be reviewed, amended, and approved to reflect:
Site conditions
Scope of work
Trade sequencing
Environmental and public interface risks
These documents do not constitute legal advice and do not replace site-specific risk assessment or consultation.
Need Site-Specific Advice or Review?
For builders, supervisors, and businesses requiring:
Site-specific SWMS review
Project-tailored documentation
Compliance assessments
Audit preparation support
Professional advisory is available through Builders Beacon.
SWMS QLD is a Builders Beacon platform providing Safe Work Method Statements for Australian construction.
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