A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal document outlining high-risk construction work (HRCW) activities carried out within a workplace, the hazards that may arise from these activities, and safety measures to control the risks. It's essential for tasks involving manual handling, hazardous manual tasks, and those requiring a safe system of work template, like carpentry.
SWMS are also referred to by other terms, including Safe Work Procedures, Method Statement for Construction Works, or simply Work Method Statements.