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Site Establishment Safe Work Method Statement

  • Instant Document Delivery via Email.
    • Add your logo easily.
    • Add or delete information to any SWMS template.
    • Customisation instructions provided.
    • Complies with Australian & New Zealand legislation.
    • Microsoft Word Format (Fully editable).
    • Only pay once (no subscriptions required).

Site Establishment Safe Work Method Statement

This Site Establishment Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with establishing a new work site.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

  • Mobile plant movement
  • Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
  • Involves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work & Environmental Considerations.

Site Establishment Risk Assessment

SafetyDocs SWMS are the perfect way to ensure your new worksite is safe and compliant.

Each SWMS contains our easy to use OHS Risk Assessment matrix and controls for the most common risks when establishing a new workplace.

This Safe Work Method Statement is tailored specifically for your industry, so you can rate your risk and ensure you're meeting all safety requirements.

Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Site Establishment SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

  1. Planning
  2. Working Outdoors
  3. Arrival On-site
  4. Assess On-site Conditions
  5. Environment
  6. Develop a Traffic Management Plan (TMP)
  7. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
  8. Site Set-up
  9. Setting-up Barricades, Hoarding for Working at Height
  10. On Completion
  11. Emergency Response
  • Instant Document Delivery via Email.
    • Add your logo easily.
    • Add or delete information to any SWMS template.
    • Customisation instructions provided.
    • Complies with Australian & New Zealand legislation.
    • Microsoft Word Format (Fully editable).
    • Only pay once (no subscriptions required).

Site Establishment Safe Work Method Statement

This Site Establishment Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with establishing a new work site.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

  • Mobile plant movement
  • Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
  • Involves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work & Environmental Considerations.

Site Establishment Risk Assessment

SafetyDocs SWMS are the perfect way to ensure your new worksite is safe and compliant.

Each SWMS contains our easy to use OHS Risk Assessment matrix and controls for the most common risks when establishing a new workplace.

This Safe Work Method Statement is tailored specifically for your industry, so you can rate your risk and ensure you're meeting all safety requirements.

Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Site Establishment SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

  1. Planning
  2. Working Outdoors
  3. Arrival On-site
  4. Assess On-site Conditions
  5. Environment
  6. Develop a Traffic Management Plan (TMP)
  7. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
  8. Site Set-up
  9. Setting-up Barricades, Hoarding for Working at Height
  10. On Completion
  11. Emergency Response
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