Security Work SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers security work from pre-shift briefing and site arrival through access control, inspections, incident response and handover. It supports planning for hazards associated with people, access, patrols, emergencies and close-out activities.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Brief the team and confirm work arrangements before starting
• Travel to the site and manage arrival-related risks
• Set up access controls and manage entry points
• Undertake boarding, entry and visual inspections
• Manage persons of concern and authorised searches
• Secure seized property for controlled handling
• Undertake physical intervention where required
• Respond to emergencies and uncontrolled incidents
• Complete patrols and welfare checks
• Hand over information and close out the site

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out security work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

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

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations, including duties to manage risks, provide information, training, supervision, consultation, emergency arrangements, first aid and safe systems for remote or isolated work.
• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory security-industry licensing, criminal, privacy, surveillance, evidence and use-of-force requirements; confirm lawful search, seizure and restraint powers before work.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (guidance where adopted or otherwise used as good practice).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities, including remote or isolated work controls (guidance where adopted or otherwise used as good practice).
• Model Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace (guidance where adopted or otherwise used as good practice).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work, including violence, aggression, fatigue and traumatic-event exposure (guidance where adopted or otherwise used as good practice).
• AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments; AS/NZS 2210.3 occupational protective footwear; AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 respiratory protection; AS/NZS 1337.1 eye protection; AS/NZS 1270 hearing protectors; AS 3745 planning for emergencies in facilities.

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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