# makeswms > Free SWMS template generator for Australian tradies. Build a Safe Work Method Statement in 5 minutes from 68 trade-specific templates. Designed to help you meet WHS requirements without the paperwork headache. makeswms is an Australian SaaS tool that pre-fills SWMS documents with hazards, controls, PPE, equipment, and emergency procedures relevant to each trade. Users select a template, customise it for their job site, and generate a PDF or DOCX in under five minutes. ## Tools - [SWMS Generator](https://makeswms.com/): Build a SWMS in 5 minutes from 68 pre-filled, trade-specific templates. Free first SWMS, no credit card required. - [Do I Need a SWMS? Checker](https://makeswms.com/tools/do-i-need-a-swms): Free interactive tool that asks about your work and tells you whether it falls within the 19 categories of high-risk construction work (HRCW) that legally require a SWMS in Australia. ## Guides - [SWMS vs JSA: What's the Difference and When Do You Need Each?](https://makeswms.com/blog/swms-vs-jsa): 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. - [Do I Need a SWMS? When It's Legally Required in Australia](https://makeswms.com/blog/do-i-need-a-swms): 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. - [How to Write a SWMS in 5 Minutes (Using a Generator)](https://makeswms.com/blog/how-to-write-a-swms): Learn how to write a compliant Safe Work Method Statement fast. We cover what a SWMS must include, common mistakes, and how a SWMS generator cuts the process from hours to minutes. ## SWMS Templates All 68 trade-specific SWMS templates are listed below. Browse the full index at [https://makeswms.com/swms-templates](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates). ### Carpentry - [Colorbond Fence Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/colorbond-fence-installation) - [Deck Restoration, Sanding, and Oiling](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/deck-restoration-sanding-oiling) - [External Cladding Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/external-cladding-installation) - [Floor Joist Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/floor-joist-installation) - [Kitchen Cabinet Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/kitchen-cabinet-installation) - [Pergola and Gazebo Construction](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/pergola-gazebo-construction) - [Stair Construction](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/stair-construction) - [Timber Deck Construction](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/timber-deck-construction) - [Timber Fence Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/timber-fence-installation) - [Timber Floor Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/timber-floor-installation) - [Timber Wall Framing](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/timber-wall-framing) ### Concreting - [Concrete Cutting with Handheld Saw](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/concrete-cutting) - [Concrete Footings Pouring](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/concrete-footings-pouring) - [Concrete Slab Pouring](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/concrete-slab-pouring) - [Formwork Construction (Slab Boxing)](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/formwork-construction) ### Earthworks - [Bobcat and Skid Steer Loader Operation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/bobcat-skid-steer-operation) - [Excavation and Trenching](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/excavation-trenching) - [Excavator Operation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/excavator-operation) ### Roofing - [Gutter and Fascia Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/gutter-fascia-installation) - [Metal Roofing Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/metal-roofing-installation) - [Roof Tile Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/roof-tile-installation) - [Roof Tile Repairs and Replacement](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/roof-tile-repair) - [Roof Truss Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/roof-truss-installation) - [Skylight Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/skylight-installation) ### Electrical - [Electrical Work (General)](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/electrical-work-general) - [EV Charger Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/ev-charger-installation) - [Light Fitting Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/light-fitting-installation) - [Rooftop Solar Panel Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/rooftop-solar-installation) - [Split System Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/ac-heat-pump-installation) - [Switchboard Installation and Upgrade](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/switchboard-installation-upgrade) ### Plumbing - [Basin and Tap Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/basin-tap-installation) - [Bathroom Waterproofing](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/bathroom-waterproofing) - [Blocked Drain Clearing](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/blocked-drain-clearing) - [Drainage Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/drainage-installation) - [Gas Fitting (General)](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/gas-fitting) - [General Plumbing Rough-In](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/general-plumbing-rough-in) - [Hot Water System Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/hot-water-system-installation) - [Pipe Laying (Underground)](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/pipe-laying-underground) - [Sewer Connection and Main Tie-In](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/sewer-connection) - [Stormwater Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/stormwater-installation) - [Toilet Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/toilet-installation) ### Painting - [External House Painting](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/external-house-painting) - [Interior Painting](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/interior-painting) - [Spray Painting](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/spray-painting) ### Tiling - [Floor Tiling (Internal)](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/floor-tiling-internal) - [Wall Tiling (Bathrooms)](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/wall-tiling-bathrooms) ### Plastering - [Cornice Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/cornice-installation) - [Plasterboard Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/plasterboard-installation) ### Insulation - [Ceiling Insulation Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/ceiling-insulation-installation) ### Landscaping - [Garden Bed and Retaining Wall Construction](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/garden-bed-retaining-wall) - [Irrigation System Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/irrigation-installation) - [Paving Installation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/paving-installation) - [Retaining Wall Construction (Timber/Block)](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/retaining-wall-construction) ### Gardening - [Chainsaw Operation](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/chainsaw-operation) - [Hedge Trimming and Garden Maintenance](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/hedge-trimming-garden-maintenance) - [Lawn Mowing — Hand-Pushed Mower](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/lawn-mowing-hand-pushed) - [Lawn Mowing — Ride-On Mower](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/lawn-mowing-ride-on) - [Mulching, Composting, and Green Waste Handling](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/mulching-composting-green-waste) - [Stump Grinding and Removal](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/stump-grinding-removal) - [Tree Pruning and Removal (Under 4 Metres)](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/tree-pruning-removal) - [Turf Laying](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/turf-laying) - [Weed Spraying and Herbicide Application](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/weed-spraying-herbicide-application) ### Maintenance - [Gutter Cleaning and Roof Debris Removal](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/gutter-cleaning-roof-debris-removal) - [Pool Maintenance and Chemical Handling](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/pool-maintenance-chemical-handling) - [Pressure Washing / High-Pressure Cleaning](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/pressure-washing-high-pressure-cleaning) ### Working at Heights - [Scaffold Erection - Prefabricated Steel Modular Scaffolding](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/scaffold-erection) - [Working at Heights (General)](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/working-at-heights) ### Demolition - [Bathroom Strip-Out and Demolition](https://makeswms.com/swms-templates/bathroom-strip-out) ## About makeswms is built for Australian tradies who hate paperwork. Every template is mapped to the relevant high-risk construction work categories from the WHS Regulations 2011 and includes pre-filled hazards, controls, PPE, equipment, emergency procedures, and worker sign-off sections. Users can edit any field before exporting to PDF or DOCX.