Name: General Work Site Practices SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKHSH0PFKDHWT7V8WBN3R4
Price: 79.50 AUD
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Product Overview

This SWMS covers general work site planning, setup, work practices, communication, emergency response and close-out. It supports planning and risk management by addressing changing conditions, people and vehicle interactions, tools, materials, housekeeping and site hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the work scope and SWMS
Establish the work area
Conduct pre-start inspections
Manage vehicle movements
Use tools and equipment
Handle materials manually
Store materials and chemicals
Maintain housekeeping
Manage weather and environmental conditions
Respond to emergencies
Coordinate site communications
Clean, demobilise and sign off

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out general work site activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review scope and SWMS	Unplanned work activity Inadequate worker competency Conflicting contractor activities Uncontrolled change to work conditions
Establish work area	Unauthorised entry Vehicle interaction Slip and trip hazards Falling objects Poor site access
Conduct pre-start inspection	Defective equipment Electrical shock Plant malfunction Unserviceable PPE Fire from damaged equipment
Manage vehicle movements	Pedestrian strike Plant collision Crush from reversing vehicle Plant roll-over Falling load from vehicle
Use tools and equipment	Electric shock Cuts and abrasions Entanglement Flying particles Noise exposure Tool kickback
Handle materials manually	Musculoskeletal strain Crush injuries Sharp edges Dropped materials Repetitive movement
Store materials and chemicals	Chemical exposure Fire and explosion Spill to ground Falling stored materials Incompatible chemical storage
Maintain housekeeping	Slips and trips Puncture injuries Falling materials Blocked emergency access Fire load accumulation
Manage weather and environment	Heat stress UV exposure Lightning High winds Wet and slippery surfaces Dust exposure
Respond to emergencies	Delayed emergency response Inadequate first aid Fire and smoke Serious injury Unauthorised rescue attempt
Coordinate site communications	Miscommunication Worker fatigue Psychosocial stress Unreported hazards Conflict between work groups
Clean work area	Residual trip hazards Waste handling injuries Chemical contamination Vehicle interaction during collection Unsecured materials
Demobilise and sign off	Unauthorised energisation Leftover site hazards Damaged equipment Incomplete handover

Need to add specific site requirements?

Use the BlueSafe Portal to tailor this SWMS with site-specific details, job steps, hazards, controls and responsibilities before work starts.

Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
Model Code of Practice: Construction Work (Safe Work Australia, November 2024) — guidance only; confirm adoption and applicable status in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks — apply hazard identification, hierarchy of controls, maintenance and review of controls.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace — guidance for plant inspection, traffic interaction, exclusion zones and safe operation.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace — guidance for electrical leads, equipment isolation and authorised electrical work.
Model Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace — guidance for first aid arrangements, emergency communication and treatment records.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities.
Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace — guidance for SDS, storage, ventilation, spill response and control maintenance.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces.
AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites.
AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets.
AS/NZS 1906.4 High-visibility materials for safety garments.
AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.
AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics—Hearing protectors.
AS 3745 Planning for emergencies in facilities.
AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.

Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
Initial and residual risk ratings
Assigned responsible persons for each job step
Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections

General Work Site Practices SWMS

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