Generic SWMS Template – Australia
(Safe Work Method Statement)
A professionally prepared Safe Work Method Statement suitable Australia-wide for any site.
Designed to support WHS compliance and licensed contractor obligations in Queensland.
Secure checkout | $19 AUD | Instant Download | Editable Word + PDF
SWMS QLD is a Builders Beacon platform providing construction safety documentation
What This SWMS Provides:
Identification of High Risk Construction Work (HRCW)
PPE, plant, and equipmentEmergency procedures
Review and monitoring triggers
Supervisor / PCBU authorisation
Includes:✔ Editable Word version✔ Printable PDF version
Paperwork failures can become licensing problems
Poor safety documentation doesn’t just slow down work — it can:
Trigger site directions or investigations
Be raised during audits or disputes
Reflect on a contractor or builder’s fitness to hold a licence
This SWMS is available to help contractors and builders demonstrate a clear, defensible approach to excavation safety.
Built With Australia-wide Oversight in Mind
This SWMS has been prepared to align with:
Australia-wide Work Health and Safety legislation
High Risk Construction Work requirements
The Construction Work Code of Practice
Strong WHS systems and documentation are relevant to:
Site safety compliance
Principal contractor expectations
Contractor and builder licensing obligations
This document is designed to support license holders in meeting those expectations
Please ensure this document suits your jurisdiction and scope of work before purchasing. This is a digital product and refunds are not available.
Secure checkout | $19 AUD | Instant Download | PDF + Editable Word
Who This SWMS Is For
Builders and Principal Contractors
Site Supervisors and Project Managers
Scaffolders and workers using scaffolding at heights
Subcontractors undertaking residential construction works
Multi-trade residential sites with shared access and sequencing
How It Works
Purchase and download instantly
Edit site details in Word or print the PDF
Review with workers and supervisors
Sign on site and proceed with the work
No subscriptions
No accounts
No ongoing admin
Download the Residential Construction SWMS
Suitable for: QLD, NSW, WA, SA, Vic, Tas
Please ensure this document suits your jurisdiction and scope of work before purchasing. This is a digital product and refunds are not available.
This SWMS is not legal advice and is not issued, approved, or certified by the QBCC or any regulator.It is intended as a professional base document that can be reviewed and adapted to suit the specific site, scope of work, and risk profile.If you have any enquiries about a customer SWMS document with personalised content and logos etc, please don't hesitate to enter your email address above to get in contact with one of our helpful consultants.
Secure checkout | $19 AUD | Instant Download | PDF + Editable Word
Digital Product – No Refunds
Due to the nature of this product, all purchases made through Builders Beacon are final.This product is delivered as a digital download (editable document and PDF) and is made available immediately upon purchase. Once access is provided, we are unable to offer refunds, exchanges, or cancellations.Before purchasing, customers are encouraged to review the product description carefully to ensure the document is suitable for their needs and jurisdiction.This product is provided as a professional base document intended to be reviewed and adapted to suit the specific site, scope of work, and project requirements. It does not constitute legal advice and does not replace site-specific risk assessment or consultation.If you experience technical issues accessing your download, please contact us and we will assist with access where appropriate.
SWMS QLD is a Builders Beacon platform providing Safe Work Method Statements for Australian construction.
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