Isn’t it marvelous, SAI Global recently advertised new editable SWMSs (Safe Work Method Statement) for download. Now you don’t have to really assess risk, understand the job or know how to be safe, it’s the ultimate in cut and paste. So when the inspector comes, all the columns will be ruled … [Read more...] about Pass Me Another SWMS Leo, The Last One Was Too Short
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Things To Consider When Developing And Designing Your Company SWMS
Things To Consider When Developing And Designing Your Company SWMS Guest Post Download examples: [download id="107223"] [download id="107227"] The Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is one important document that is valuable in establishing business safety systems, especially for … [Read more...] about Things To Consider When Developing And Designing Your Company SWMS
The Arse-Covering Myth
The Arse-Covering Myth One of the most dominant myths in industry is that paperwork is an ‘arse-covering’ exercise. People seem to accept and tolerate paperwork for this reason when the reality is opposite, no amount of paperwork saves your arse in court. If there is no relation between your … [Read more...] about The Arse-Covering Myth
The Seduction to Simplify Safety
The Seduction to Simplify Safe Work Method Statements Everyone knows that we are already in an age of excess in safety. This is the dilemma of optimisation. Some now talk about ‘ultra-safety’ organisations and wonder how much more they can do and say in the name of safety. How much does one have to … [Read more...] about The Seduction to Simplify Safety
Tips On Writing An Effective Safe Work Method Statement
Tips On Writing An Effective Safe Work Method Statement Guest Post Occupational health and safety is an important business priority now that companies are facing fiercer competition and gearing for unprecedented growth in the global business arena. Ensuring best practices on safety are implemented … [Read more...] about Tips On Writing An Effective Safe Work Method Statement
Task Based vs Activity Based Safe Work Method Statements
Task Based vs Activity Based Safe Work Method Statements. Guest Post by Craig Clancy from www.safetyinindustry.com.au What is a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)? Every construction worker by now must have either heard, read or participated in the development of a Safe Work Method Statement. But … [Read more...] about Task Based vs Activity Based Safe Work Method Statements
A Basic Guide To Making Your Own Concreter SWMS
A Basic Guide To Making Your Own Concreter SWMS Guest Post You may think that the process of concreting may not be as risky or dangerous when compared to other jobs involved in the construction industry such as excavation and any task that requires working from heights — but you are wrong. … [Read more...] about A Basic Guide To Making Your Own Concreter SWMS
Why Your Business Needs A Safe Work Method Statement
Why Your Business Needs A Safe Work Method Statement Guest Post Safety sounds like the simplest concept in the world. Yet when it is left out of the equation, it will lead to the most complicated situations — situations that put organisations and people in harm’s way. It’s a good thing that … [Read more...] about Why Your Business Needs A Safe Work Method Statement
Free Safe Work Method Statement Template
Free Safe Work Method Statement Template We get asked a lot about Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) so here is a quick bit of useful info and a free template from ACRIS SERVICES to assist. More Safe Work Method Statement Resources Here Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) are required for any … [Read more...] about Free Safe Work Method Statement Template
Safe Work Method Statements
OFSC releases new fact sheet: Guidance for Producing Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) Do you need guidance to develop your Safe Work Method Statements? The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner has new support available for builders and civil contractors developing Safe Work Method … [Read more...] about Safe Work Method Statements
