
SWMS vs JSA: What's the Difference and When Do You Need Each?
SWMS vs JSA explained for Australian tradies. Learn which is legally required, when to use each, and how they overlap on high-risk construction work.
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SWMS & WHS Specialists
The makeswms team builds tools to help Australian tradies create compliant SWMS documents faster. We combine trade experience with WHS expertise.

SWMS vs JSA explained for Australian tradies. Learn which is legally required, when to use each, and how they overlap on high-risk construction work.

Yes — if your work falls under any of the 19 high-risk construction categories in Australian WHS law. Includes heights, demolition, electrical, scaffolding, and more. Full list plus penalties inside.

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