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SWMS Templates Built for Australian Tradies
Under Australian WHS Regulations, a Safe Work Method Statement is required before any of the 19 categories of high-risk construction work begins. That includes working at heights, electrical work, excavation, demolition, scaffolding, and more.
Each template below comes pre-filled with trade-specific hazards, risk ratings, control measures following the hierarchy of controls, PPE requirements with Australian Standards references, and step-by-step work procedures. Pick your trade, add your site details, and download a ready-to-use SWMS PDF.
What's in every template
- Pre-identified hazards with initial & residual risk ratings
- Control measures using the hierarchy of controls
- PPE requirements with AS/NZS standards
- Step-by-step work procedures linked to hazards
- Emergency response procedures
- Worker consultation & sign-on section
Carpentry
(11 templates)PDF
Colorbond Fence Installation
7 hazards • 21 steps
PDF
Deck Restoration, Sanding, and Oiling
8 hazards • 10 steps
PDF
External Cladding Installation
7 hazards • 15 steps
PDF
Floor Joist Installation
7 hazards • 14 steps
PDF
Kitchen Cabinet Installation
7 hazards • 15 steps
PDF
Pergola and Gazebo Construction
9 hazards • 10 steps
PDF
Stair Construction
7 hazards • 16 steps
PDF
Timber Deck Construction
9 hazards • 24 steps
PDF
Timber Fence Installation
7 hazards • 14 steps
PDF
Timber Floor Installation
9 hazards • 27 steps
PDF
Timber Wall Framing
7 hazards • 16 steps
Concreting
(4 templates)Earthworks
(3 templates)Roofing
(6 templates)Electrical
(6 templates)PDF
Electrical Work (General)
11 hazards • 14 steps
PDF
EV Charger Installation
8 hazards • 15 steps
PDF
Light Fitting Installation
16 hazards • 17 steps
PDF
Rooftop Solar Panel Installation
8 hazards • 19 steps
PDF
Split System Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Installation
8 hazards • 16 steps
PDF
Switchboard Installation and Upgrade
7 hazards • 15 steps
Plumbing
(11 templates)PDF
Basin and Tap Installation
7 hazards • 14 steps
PDF
Bathroom Waterproofing
7 hazards • 18 steps
PDF
Blocked Drain Clearing
7 hazards • 18 steps
PDF
Drainage Installation
7 hazards • 16 steps
PDF
Gas Fitting (General)
7 hazards • 20 steps
PDF
General Plumbing Rough-In
7 hazards • 15 steps
PDF
Hot Water System Installation
7 hazards • 20 steps
PDF
Pipe Laying (Underground)
7 hazards • 21 steps
PDF
Sewer Connection and Main Tie-In
7 hazards • 19 steps
PDF
Stormwater Installation
7 hazards • 18 steps
PDF
Toilet Installation
7 hazards • 16 steps
Painting
(3 templates)Tiling
(2 templates)Plastering
(2 templates)Insulation
(1 template)Landscaping
(4 templates)Gardening
(9 templates)PDF
Chainsaw Operation
7 hazards • 17 steps
PDF
Hedge Trimming and Garden Maintenance
7 hazards • 16 steps
PDF
Lawn Mowing — Hand-Pushed Mower
7 hazards • 12 steps
PDF
Lawn Mowing — Ride-On Mower
7 hazards • 12 steps
PDF
Mulching, Composting, and Green Waste Handling
9 hazards • 15 steps
PDF
Stump Grinding and Removal
8 hazards • 13 steps
PDF
Tree Pruning and Removal (Under 4 Metres)
8 hazards • 18 steps
PDF
Turf Laying
7 hazards • 17 steps
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Weed Spraying and Herbicide Application
7 hazards • 9 steps
Maintenance
(3 templates)Working at Heights
(2 templates)Demolition
(1 template)Can't Find Your Template?
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Create a Custom SWMSFrequently Asked Questions
- A SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) template is a pre-built document that outlines hazards, risk ratings, and control measures for a specific type of high risk construction work. Under Australian WHS Regulations, a SWMS is required before any high risk construction work begins. Templates give you a head start with pre-filled content so you can create a site-specific SWMS in minutes instead of starting from scratch.
- makeswms offers 68+ trade-specific templates across 15 categories including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, earthworks, concreting, and more. Each template comes pre-filled with common hazards, control measures, PPE requirements, and risk ratings for that type of work.
- Yes. Under Australian WHS regulations, each SWMS must be site-specific. A generic SWMS that isn’t tailored to the actual site conditions doesn’t meet the requirements. Our templates let you quickly customise your SWMS with site address, principal contractor details, and any site-specific hazards while keeping all the pre-filled content.
- Pick the template that matches your work, add your site details (address, principal contractor, dates), review the pre-filled hazards and controls, then download your completed SWMS as a PDF. The whole process takes about 5 minutes. Your first SWMS is free with no credit card required.
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