WHS Documentation

You needn't worry about writing a SWMS or writing a SOP as Workplace Health and Safety writes safe work method statements for high-risk activities across all industry types.

Don't see the SWMS safe work method statement or SOP standard operating procedure you need?

Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

WHS is preparing safe work method statements for the following high risk work activities:

Asbestos removal, e.g. removal of asbestos sheeting
Building cleaning, e.g. roof cleaning
Building removal, e.g. building lifting
Cabinet making services, e.g. shop fitting
Concrete tilt up panels, e.g. tilt up construction
Concreting works, e.g. finishing of concrete
Confined spaces, e.g. work in a confined space
Demolition, e.g. demolition of a wall
Drainage systems, e.g. drainage installation
Excavation works, e.g. excavating trenches
Fencing works, e.g. erecting fencing
Formwork for concrete, e.g. formwork for column
Hazardous manual handling, e.g. lifting and carrying
Landscaping works, e.g. build sleeper retaining wall
Lightweight steel framing, e.g. steel wall framing

Painting services, e.g. paint walls
Paving works, e.g. laying pavers
Plastering services, e.g. plasterboard installation
Plumbing services, e.g. plumbing fit off
Roofing, e.g. roof sheeting installation
Scaffolding, e.g. scaffold erection
Site establishment, e.g. construction site set up
Solid plastering services, e.g. plaster walls
Steelfixing, e.g. cutting rebar
Structural steel, e.g. structural steel erection
Surveying services, e.g. setting out in surveying
Swimming pool construction, e.g. pool excavations
Traffic management services, e.g. traffic control duties
WHS issues, e.g. workplace housekeeping

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)

WHS is preparing standard operating procedures for the following high risk activities:

Aerial work platforms, e.g. operate elevated work platforms
Compressed air tools, e.g. nail gun for framing
Concrete pump, e.g. concrete pump operation
Earthmoving equipment, e.g. excavator operation
Hazardous chemicals, e.g. chemical handling
Load shifting equipment, e.g. forklift operation

Petrol tools, e.g. trowelling machine
Powder actuated tools, e.g. powder actuated tools safety
Transportation safety, e.g. vehicle pre start checks
Welding equipment, e.g. oxy welding
Work at heights, e.g. fall arrest system

WHS Contact

Tell us a bit about the high risk activity you need a safe work method statement or standard operating procedure for, and a member of the WHS team shall contact you.