SWMS Templates and Construction Compliance WA
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) are legally required for all high-risk construction work in Western Australia under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020.
When You Need a SWMS
Working at heights over 2m. Working near energised electrical installations. Demolition. Excavation deeper than 1.5m. Working in confined spaces. Working with asbestos. Crane and rigging work. Diving work.
What a SWMS Must Include
Description of the high-risk work. Identified hazards and risks. Control measures for each risk. How control measures will be implemented and monitored. Consultation process with workers.
Employer Obligations
PCBUs (principal contractors) must ensure SWMS are prepared before high-risk work begins, workers are consulted during preparation, SWMS are available on site, and work is performed in accordance with the SWMS.