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Editable WHS documents and safety templates for small businesses
Download practical Word safety templates including SWMS, SOPs, safety management plans, permits, inspections, forms and registers. Built to help contractors, sole traders and small businesses get safety paperwork moving without starting from scratch.
Practical safety documents
Editable Word templates for real work.
SWMS, SOPs, safety plans, permits, forms and registers.
Built for small businesses, contractors and site-based work.
Use as a starting point, then customise before use.
Editable Word files
Download and customise documents to
suit your business.
Built for real work
Structured around tasks, hazards, controls and sign-off.
Small business friendly
Designed for contractors, trades and
growing teams.
Support available
Need it customised? Ask about WHS document support.
BROWSE BY DOCUMENT TYPE
Find the safety document you need
Choose from editable WHS document templates designed for common work activities, site requirements, client requests, onboarding and safety system management.
SWMS Templates
Editable Safe Work Method Statement templates for high-risk construction work activities.
SOP Templates
Standard Operating Procedure templates for plant, equipment,
tools and common work activities.
Permit to Work Templates
Permit templates for managing approvals, controls, isolations, inspections and sign-off requirements.
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Inspections & Checklists
Practical inspection forms and checklists for reviewing workplaces, plant, equipment and site conditions.
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Forms & Registers
Editable WHS forms, registers
and records for training, plant,
chemicals, actions and safety meetings.
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Free WHS Resources
Start with a free SWMS template
and practical WHS resources for small businesses and contractors.
Need a Custom Document?
Get help preparing or reviewing a SWMS, SOP, safety plan or WHS document for your business.
Safety Management Plans
WHS plans and system documents for contractors, tenders, clients and business operations.
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START HERE
Not sure which document you need?
Many businesses arrive here because a client, builder, principal contractor or site has asked for safety documents. These common starting points can help you choose the right pathway.
Regular requests we get:
I need a SWMS before I can start work
I need SOPs for training or onboarding
A client has asked for safety documents
I want editable WHS templates instead of PDFs
I need a safety plan for a tender or site requirement
I am not sure which document my business needs
POPULAR DOWNLOADS
Common safety templates businesses look for first
FREE DOWNLOAD
Free Blank SWMS Template
A practical starting point for documenting high-risk
construction work, job steps,
hazards, controls and sign-off.
POPULAR SWMS
Scaffold SWMS Template
Pre-filled and editable SWMS template for scaffold erection, alteration, dismantling and
scaffold-related work.
HIGH-RISK WORK
Confined Space Work SWMS Template
Editable SWMS for confined space work including access, controls, monitoring and sign-off requirements.
SOP CATEGORY
Workshop SOP Templates
Editable SOP templates for
workshop, mechanical and field service tasks, plant and
equipment.
WHY USE THESE TEMPLATES
Get a practical starting point for your WHS paperwork
Safety documents can take time to prepare properly, especially when you are trying to meet a client request, tender requirement or site start date. These templates give you a structured starting point that you can customise to suit your work.
Each document should still be reviewed before use. The final version needs to reflect your actual task, site conditions, plant, equipment, workers, supervision and control measures.
The documents are designed to help you:
Downloadable Word documents you can edit to suit your business
Built for small businesses, contractors, trades and site-based work
Structured around practical tasks, hazards, controls and responsibilities
Useful starting point for tenders, client requests, onboarding and site requirements
HOW IT WORKS
Download, customise and review before use
Choose the document
Browse by document type, work activity or category and select the template that best matches the work you need to document.
Download and customise
Add your business details, site information, equipment, task-specific hazards, controls and worker requirements.
Review before use
Check the document against the actual work, consult with workers where required and update it before issuing or using it on site.
FREE WHS RESOURCE
Start with a free blank SWMS template
If you are not ready to buy a pre-filled template, start with the free blank SWMS template. It includes sections for job details, high-risk construction work activities, job steps, hazards, controls, responsibilities and worker sign-off.
Use it as a starting point, then customise it to the actual work being performed.
Good for:
Getting started with SWMS documentation
Understanding what information a SWMS should capture
Building a task-specific SWMS from a blank format
Checking whether you need a more detailed pre-filled SWMS
Need the document tailored to your business?
If a template is not enough, Squire Safety Consultants can help prepare, review or customise safety documents for your business, including SWMS, SOPs, safety management plans and other WHS system documents.
Common questions before you download
DOCUMENT STORE FAQs
Are the safety documents editable?
Yes. The templates are supplied as editable Word documents so you can add your business details, logo, site requirements, equipment information and task-specific controls.
Can I use the templates straight away?
The templates are designed as a practical starting point. Before use, they should be reviewed and customised so they match the actual work, site conditions, plant, equipment,
workers and control measures.
What safety documents are available?
The document store includes SWMS templates, SOP templates, safety management plans, permit to work templates, inspection checklists, forms, registers and free WHS resources.
What if I need a document written specifically for my business?
Squire Safety Consultants can prepare or review custom WHS documents, including SWMS, SOPs, safety management plans and other safety system documents.
Are these templates suitable for small businesses?
Yes. The templates are built for small businesses, contractors, sole traders and growing teams that need practical safety documents without starting from a blank page.
Find the right safety document and get moving
Browse editable WHS templates, start with a free resource, or ask about custom support if your business needs something more specific.