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Safe Work Method Statement Template for Suspended Powered Scaffolds
Introducing our Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Template, specifically designed for projects involving suspended powered scaffolds. Our SWMS template aims to facilitate a safer work environment by clearly outlining procedures and expectations tailored to the unique needs of worksites using such equipment. Below are the standout features that make this template a beneficial resource for any worksite:
- Pre-filled and Comprehensive: The template comes pre-filled with extensive information to kickstart your project, offering a robust foundation to tailor it according to your site-specific needs.
- Fully editable and customisable in Microsoft Word format: We know flexibility is key, so we provide this template in Microsoft Word for effortless editing and updating as per your project’s progress or changes.
- Includes the scope of the project and the project details: Clearly outline the purpose and extent of the work being carried out, ensuring everyone involved understands the big picture and specific tasks at hand.
- Includes checklist of any high risk machinery on site: A handy checklist to track and manage high-risk equipment ensures all potentially hazardous machinery is accounted for and safety steps are actioned.
- Includes space for recording any staff training: Allocate dedicated sections for documentation of staff competency and training, reassuring compliance with safety standards.
- Includes before and after risk ratings: Record risk assessments both before and after implementing controls, helping to track improvements in safety measures effectively.
- Includes resources for use of legislative references: Gain easy access to legislative information and guidelines to ensure your practices align with legal standards, thus maintaining compliance.
- Includes all PPE required: Clearly lists all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), promoting consistent use and providing reference for workers about what needs to be worn on site.
- Includes risk assessment and risk assessment matrix: A thorough assessment tool provides a clear approach to identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing control measures for improved job safety analysis.
- Includes a checklist to ensure all requirements have been covered when implementing the SWMS: Before signing off, use the checklist to confirm each safety requirement is addressed and properly implemented to reduce oversights.
- Includes sign off page for all workers and responsible persons: Ensure accountability and awareness throughout the team by having all relevant personnel acknowledge they have read and understood the SWMS.
- Easy to use, easy to customise: Designed for accessibility and ease, making it user-friendly so that it doesn’t add unnecessary complexity to your safety planning process.
- Suitable for large contracts and Tenders, including tier 1 contractual work: Whether working on small jobs or large-scale operations, this SWMS is equipped to handle the rigorous demands of major contracts and tenders.
- Quick delivery by email: Soon after purchase, get swift email delivery of your template, allowing you to begin incorporating it into your work processes without delay.
Significantly improve your project’s safety measures with this well-structured SWMS template. While no document can ensure absolute safety, properly understanding and applying these will help promote a safer, more compliant work environment. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, feel free to reach out.
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Each Safe Work Method Statement has specific content that is referenced to, but not limited to a number of authorities such as Codes of Practice, Regulations, Australian Standards or the Act.
The Suspended Powered Scaffolds Working On Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:
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Frequent Questions
Safe Work Method Statement Template FAQ’s
What format is a BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template delivered in?
Because every SWMS needs to be edited to suit on-site specifics, it makes sense to deliver our Safe Work Method Statements in Microsoft Word Format for easy editing.
How many pages long is each Safe Work Method Statement Template?
It depends entirely on the nature of the risks associated with the SWMS Template, however on average the documents are between 7-15 pages in length. Each Safe Work Method Statement is comprehensive in nature and is easy to use.
What are before and after risk ratings?
Before and after risk ratings are simply this: When you initially start to do a job, like say drill a hole in a wall, there will be a level of risk, which for this example let's just say is a level 2 (before). The idea is that then you would implement some type of control measure to reduce the risk, and in this case we would implement the control measure of wearing safety glasses to protect the eyes. This now would bring the risk of an injury down to a level 1 (after). Here you can see how the SWMS has a before and after risk rating for each step of a job, task or process.
Why do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates have before and after risk ratings?
Before and after risk ratings are a simple and effective way to clearly show how, and how much a certain level of risk has been brought down for a certain step in a job task or process. Another reason also is that many larger contractors now like to see before and after risk ratings, so it makes sense to include them in our Templates.
Are the SWMS Templates pre-filled?
Absolutely. Every Safe Work Method Statement Template is pre-filled, high quality and comprehensive in order to help save you as much time, and deliver as much quality information as possible when conducting your own on site safety.
Do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates come with a Risk Assessment?
Yes. Each Safe Work Method Statement comes with it's own built in Risk Assessment which is part of the working document. The SWMS is straightforward, easy to use and has a risk calculator to work out the risk level and likelihood of the risk occurring.
Does each SWMS Template have the required PPE already suggested?
Yes, each SWMS Template has a range of PPE recorded, as well as picture icons of different PPE items that you can add/remove as you need to for the requirements of the job task.
What Should be Included in a Safe Work Method Statement?
If you're going to be doing any high risk construction work, you'll most likely not only need a Safe Work Method Statement, but you'll also need to make sure your SWMS has a number of checks and balances in order for the document to be accepted in your construction site safety. Purchasing a safe work method statement template can help save you quite a lot of time rather than starting from scratch. Also, just remember that even though every BlueSafe Template is highly comprehensive and pre-filled, your SWMS Template should be adjusted to suit any noticeable risks that are specific to the task you are performing.
Your Safe Work Method Statement must:
- List or show the different types of construction work that is high risk
- Clearly explain the workplace health and safety hazards as well as the risks that arise from the works
- Explain in detail how each risk will be managed, maintained and controlled
- Explain how each control measure will be implemented in order to reduce each risk
- Describe how each control measure will be monitored an how often the control measures will be reviewed
- Consider any additional factors that may impact the level of risk involved with the safety of the construction site such as weather, wind etc.
- Be made available and accessible to read by employees and applicable personnel at any time.
- Every SWMS should be easy to understand and written in plain language
- Every BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template is straightforward and easy to use. They also have what's called 'before and after risk ratings', which basically means there's a built in risk assessment that is used in the process of using the document. This allows you to asses the initial risks and give them a score, and then assess the risk and give an 'after score' once the listed control measures are implemented. All our documents are comprehensive, pre-filled and easy to use. You can even download a sample below and see an example.
