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Free safety templates and WHS resources for small businesses
Download practical safety templates to help organise your WHS documents, plan high-risk work and keep your safety paperwork moving in the right direction.
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Safe Work Method Statement template
Includes job steps, hazards, agreed controls and responsibilities.
Includes high-risk construction work activity checklist.
Designed as a practical starting point for small businesses and contractors.
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Built to be clear, simple and usable on real jobs.
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Designed for contractors, sole traders and growing businesses.
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Start with a free resource, then upgrade to paid templates or custom WHS support.
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Start with a free SWMS template
Free SWMS Template
A simple Safe Work Method Statement template for documenting high-risk construction work, job steps, hazards, agreed controls, responsibilities and worker sign-off.
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FREE SWMS TEMPLATE
Download a free Safe Work Method Statement template
This free SWMS template is designed to help you document high-risk construction work, including the job steps, hazards, agreed controls and responsibilities for the task.
Use it as a starting point only. The SWMS must be reviewed and tailored to the actual work, site conditions, plant, equipment, workers and controls before it is used.
What the template includes
General project and PCBU details
High-risk construction work activity checklist
Planning prompts for permits, isolation, emergency response and monitoring
PPE section for task-specific requirements
Job steps, hazards, agreed controls and responsibility table
SWMS review section and worker sign-off page
A simple starting point for preparing a SWMS
HOW TO USE IT
Download the template
Use the free SWMS template as a starting point for documenting the task, work area and people involved.
Add your task details
Break the work into clear job steps and identify the hazards and controls that apply to the actual work being performed.
Review with the work group
Consult with the workers doing the task, confirm the controls are suitable, then have the SWMS reviewed and signed before work starts.
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FREE SWMS TEMPLATE FAQs
Common questions before you download
Is this SWMS template ready to use straight away?
It is a starting template. You still need to add your business details, task-specific hazards, agreed controls, responsibilities and worker consultation details before using it for work.
What type of work is the free SWMS template for?
The template is designed for high-risk construction work where a Safe Work Method Statement is required. It should be tailored to the actual task, site conditions, plant, equipment and workers involved.
Can Squire Safety Consultants prepare a SWMS for me?
Yes. If you need a task-specific SWMS or want your existing SWMS reviewed, you can request custom WHS support or browse the ready-to-use SWMS templates.
Get the free SWMS template, then build from there
Start with the free template, browse ready-to-use SWMS documents, or contact Squire Safety Consultants for custom WHS support.