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Free SWMS generator
Starter Safe Work Method Statement template covering the 18 high-risk construction-work categories from the Model WHS Regulations. Fill in the form, save as PDF, customise for your site.
Project details
High-risk activities on this job
Tick every activity that applies. Controls generate automatically for each.
- • Add your business name
- • Add the site address
- • Describe the job
- • Tick at least one high-risk activity
This is a starter template. A complete SWMS must be site-specific, signed by every worker before work starts, and reviewed when conditions change. Use this as a starting point — not a substitute for site-specific risk assessment under the AU Model WHS Regulations.
Safe Work Method Statement
— Business name —
Date
17 May 2026
Site address
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Workers
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Scope of work
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Identified high-risk activities + controls
Select high-risk activities on the left to populate this section.
Worker acknowledgement
I have read, understood, and been briefed on this SWMS. I agree to follow the controls listed above and to notify the site supervisor of any new hazards.
Worker signature
Date
Frequently asked questions
What is a SWMS and when do I need one?
A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is required under the Model WHS Regulations (Part 6.5) for any high-risk construction work — including work at height >2m, work on energised electrical installations, confined space entry, demolition, excavation >1.5m, and 13 other defined categories. If you're doing any of those, you need a SWMS before work starts.
Is this a legally-compliant SWMS?
This is a starter template. A complete SWMS must be site-specific — every tradie must review it with all workers on site, sign it, and update it if conditions change. Use this to save 30–45 min of typing, then customise for the specific hazards on your site.
Do I need a SWMS for every job?
Only for high-risk construction work as defined by Regulation 291. A straightforward tap swap or downlight install on ground-floor residential isn't legally required to have a SWMS. If you're unsure, err on the side of having one — it's not a lot of work and regulators don't fine you for being extra safe.
Do I need to keep SWMS on file?
Yes — SWMS must be kept until the work is complete, and for two years after any notifiable incident. Workers, PCBUs (Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking), and WHS regulators can request them any time during that period. Save the PDF immediately and keep it with your job file.
What's the difference between a SWMS and a JSA?
A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a broader hazard-identification tool that can be used for any job. A SWMS is specifically required for the 18 high-risk construction-work categories under WHS Regulations. A SWMS must identify hazards, describe controls, describe how controls will be monitored, and be readily accessible. A JSA has no legal minimum content.
SWMS + quoting in one tool?
VoxQuote plans to ship SWMS generation inside the app — attached to the quote itself, signed on the public accept page alongside the quote signature, saved with the job record. On the roadmap.
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