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Working At Heights Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

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Working At Heights Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

Introducing the Safe Work Method Statement Template for working at heights!  The comprehensive solution to ensure the safety of your team while working at heights. Here’s why our product is great for all your high-risk projects:

  • Pre-filled and Comprehensive: Our SWMS template comes pre-filled with all the essential details needed to ensure a comprehensive risk assessment for your project. This saves you valuable time and ensures that nothing is missed in your risk assessment process.
  • Fully Editable and Customisable: The template is fully editable in Microsoft Word format, so you can easily customise it to suit your specific project requirements. Make any necessary changes or add additional information to ensure that the SWMS is tailored to your unique project needs.
  • Includes Scope of Project and Project Details: Our template includes a section for recording the scope of the project and all relevant project details. This ensures that everyone on the team is aware of the project details and can work accordingly.
  • Includes High Risk Machinery Checklist: We know that high-risk machinery can pose a serious hazard when working at heights. That’s why we’ve included a checklist for you to identify any high-risk machinery on site and assess the risks associated with it.
  • Includes Space for Recording Staff Training: Keeping track of staff training is essential to ensure that all team members are equipped with the necessary skills to work safely at heights. Our template includes space for recording all staff training.
  • Includes Before and After Risk Ratings: Record and compare the before and after risk ratings to evaluate the effectiveness of the SWMS implementation.
  • Includes Legislative References: Our template includes resources for use of legislative references, so you can easily ensure that your project is fully compliant with all relevant legislation and regulations.
  • Includes All PPE Required: PPE is essential for working at heights. Our SWMS template includes a list of all PPE required to ensure that your team is fully equipped to work safely at heights.
  • Includes Risk Assessment and Risk Assessment Matrix: We’ve included a comprehensive risk assessment and risk assessment matrix to ensure that all potential hazards are identified and assessed.
  • Includes Checklist for SWMS Implementation: Our SWMS template includes a checklist to ensure that all requirements have been covered when implementing the SWMS. This ensures that all necessary steps are taken to ensure the safety of your team.
  • Includes Sign-Off Page: We know that accountability is crucial when it comes to safety. That’s why we’ve included a sign-off page for all workers and responsible persons to acknowledge that they have read and understood the SWMS.
  • Easy to Use and Customise: Our template is designed to be user-friendly, making it easy for you to navigate and customise to suit your project requirements.
  • Suitable for Large Contracts and Tenders: Our SWMS template is suitable for large contracts and tenders, including tier 1 contractual work.
  • Instantly Delivered Download: Once you’ve completed your purchase, you’ll receive an instantly downloadable version of the template. This means you can get started on your risk assessment process right away!

Investing in the Safe Work Method Statement Template for working at heights is a smart move for any business operating in high-risk environments. It ensures that all necessary steps are taken to ensure the safety of your team and can help you comply with all relevant legislation and regulations. So why wait? Purchase our SWMS template today and take the first step towards a safer workplace.

Here is some safety information regarding working at heights.

  1. Hazard Identification:
  • Identify potential fall hazards, including unstable surfaces, unprotected edges, holes, and sloping roofs.
  • Consider any other hazards, such as electrical, environmental or human factors that could contribute to a fall.
  1. Risk Assessment:
  • Evaluate the risk associated with each identified hazard, including the likelihood of occurrence and the potential consequences.
  • Determine the risk rating for each hazard based on the severity of the consequences and the likelihood of occurrence.
  • Develop control measures for each identified hazard based on the risk rating.
  1. Control Measures:
  • Implement the hierarchy of control measures: Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administrative and PPE controls.
  • Consider using physical barriers or guardrails to prevent falls.
  • Use appropriate PPE such as fall arrest systems, harnesses and lanyards.
  • Implement emergency procedures, such as rescue plans and first aid.
  1. Training and Supervision:
  • Ensure workers are competent and trained in working at heights.
  • Provide regular training and updates on new procedures, equipment, and changes in legislation.
  • Ensure workers are supervised and monitored during work at heights.
  1. Communication:
  • Communicate the hazards and risks associated with working at heights to all workers.
  • Provide clear instructions on the correct use of equipment and procedures.
  • Encourage workers to report any hazards, incidents, or near misses.
  1. Record Keeping:
  • Keep records of all incidents, near misses, training, and equipment maintenance.
  • Regularly review and update procedures and risk assessments.

This Safe Work Method Statement should be used as a guide only and should be adapted to the specific requirements of the task and workplace. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure the health and safety of their workers while working at heights.

Gary’s Safety Tips

Hello, it’s Gary here, and today I want to talk about an important topic for both employers and employees: the requirement for employers to provide Safe Work Method Statements.

First and foremost, as a business owner, it is your responsibility to provide a safe working environment for your employees. This involves not only providing them with the necessary tools and equipment to carry out their tasks, but also ensuring that they have a clear understanding of the safest and most effective way to perform those tasks.

This is where Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) come into play. An SWMS is a document that outlines the hazards and risks associated with a particular task, as well as the steps required to mitigate those risks. It also outlines the responsibilities of everyone involved in the task, from the employees actually performing the work to the supervisors and managers overseeing the project.

The purpose of an SWMS is to ensure that all parties involved in a task are aware of the potential hazards and have a plan in place to minimise or eliminate those hazards. This not only protects the health and safety of your employees but also helps to reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries on the job site.

Now, some employers may wonder why they should have to provide SWMSs for every task their employees perform. They may view it as a bureaucratic burden that is unnecessary. However, providing SWMSs is not only a legal requirement but also makes good business sense.

For one, providing SWMSs demonstrates to your employees that you care about their safety and well-being. By taking the time to create detailed and specific SWMSs for each task, you’re showing that you’ve carefully considered the potential hazards and risks associated with that task and are committed to taking steps to minimise those risks. This can go a long way in building trust and loyalty among your workforce.

Secondly, providing SWMSs can help you identify and address potential issues before they become major problems. When you take the time to carefully consider the risks associated with a particular task and outline the steps that need to be taken to minimise those risks, you’re essentially creating a roadmap for the safe completion of that task. This can help you spot potential issues early on and take action to prevent them from becoming bigger problems down the line.

Finally, providing SWMSs can help you avoid costly legal battles and insurance claims. When accidents happen on the job site, they can be costly in terms of both human and financial resources. By providing SWMSs and ensuring that your employees are following the correct procedures, you can demonstrate that you’ve taken reasonable steps to ensure their safety. This can help protect you from liability in the event of an accident or injury.

To sum up, providing Safe Work Method Statements is not just a legal requirement but also a smart business decision. By demonstrating your commitment to the safety and well-being of your employees, you can build trust and loyalty among your workforce, identify potential issues before they become major problems, and avoid costly legal battles and insurance claims.

If you’re not already providing SWMSs for your employees, I highly recommend that you start doing so as soon as possible. Your employees and your bottom line will thank you for it.

That’s all for now, folks. Stay safe out there!

Cheers,

Working At Heights Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

Total Inc GST

$96.80

After working for larger companies that take their safety seriously, Bluesafe’s documentation was on par with these companies. You’ve given us the ability to access the same sort of resources that only bigger companies have access to.

Warren Kingsley
Alstain Sheetmetal

 

I was very impressed with both the service and the turnaround time in dealing with Bluesafe. I was up and running with minimal fuss.

Dr Doug Josephides
Bayside Natural Medicine

 

You guys added real value with the required documentation that was high quality, affordable, very well put together and easy to implement. By the way, we secured our government tender for another seven years.

Rodney Prendergast
MMLA Group

 

Getting through an audit can be a daunting experience. Bluesafe’s documentation made the experience so much easier than we had anticipated and we passed the audit without any issues whatsoever. Thanks again, highly appreciated.

Brock Richards
Richards Quality Projects

 

Thanks so much for the quick response! Not only are the documents comprehensive, but on the same morning my audit was due I received the support I needed within the hour. Highly recommended!

Kathie Gorman
Kaygee Home and Community Support

 

From the initial contact we’ve had with Bluesafe we’ve found that your customer service, product quality and the after sales support to have been nothing short of excellent. You’ve given us a great customer experience.

Glenn King
Turnco Office Furniture

 

I just want to say a heartfelt thanks to the team at Bluesafe. Thank you so much for your service, help and support… We passed our NDIS audit!

Dr Scott Ling
Sustain Health

 

Working At Heights Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

Total Inc GST

$96.80

After working for larger companies that take their safety seriously, Bluesafe’s documentation was on par with these companies. You’ve given us the ability to access the same sort of resources that only bigger companies have access to.

Warren Kingsley
Alstain Sheetmetal

 

I was very impressed with both the service and the turnaround time in dealing with Bluesafe. I was up and running with minimal fuss.

Dr Doug Josephides
Bayside Natural Medicine

 

You guys added real value with the required documentation that was high quality, affordable, very well put together and easy to implement. By the way, we secured our government tender for another seven years.

Rodney Prendergast
MMLA Group

 

Getting through an audit can be a daunting experience. Bluesafe’s documentation made the experience so much easier than we had anticipated and we passed the audit without any issues whatsoever. Thanks again, highly appreciated.

Brock Richards
Richards Quality Projects

 

Thanks so much for the quick response! Not only are the documents comprehensive, but on the same morning my audit was due I received the support I needed within the hour. Highly recommended!

Kathie Gorman
Kaygee Home and Community Support

 

From the initial contact we’ve had with Bluesafe we’ve found that your customer service, product quality and the after sales support to have been nothing short of excellent. You’ve given us a great customer experience.

Glenn King
Turnco Office Furniture

 

I just want to say a heartfelt thanks to the team at Bluesafe. Thank you so much for your service, help and support… We passed our NDIS audit!

Dr Scott Ling
Sustain Health

 

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