This Information Sheet provides advice for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on the function, content and application of safe work method statements (SWMS). SWMS are required for the 18 high risk construction work\u00a0activities defined in the WHS Regulations and included in Appendix A.<\/p>\n
A SWMS is not required for \u2018work of a minor nature\u2019. For further information on what is \u2018work of a minor nature\u2019 see the Information Sheet:<\/p>\n
Construction work – work of a minor nature.
\nThe Code of Practice: Construction work outlines the requirements for SWMS and this information\u00a0sheet provides further information.\u00a0Check the local WHS regulator website for further information on SWMS (there are links on the Safe Work Australia website home page).<\/p>\n
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\nA SWMS is a document that sets out the high risk construction work activities to be carried out at a workplace, the hazards arising from these activities and the measures to be put in place to control the risks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"