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Things To Consider When Developing And Designing Your Company SWMS

May 29, 2021 by Barry Spud 2 Comments

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

Filed Under: Construction Safety, Work Method Statements Tagged With: safe work method statements, swms

The Arse-Covering Myth

November 27, 2019 by Dr Rob Long 1 Comment

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

Filed Under: Robert Long, Safety Myths Tagged With: arse covering, paperwork, Safe work method statement, safe work method statements, safety culture, Safety Procedures, swms

The Seduction to Simplify Safety

July 26, 2014 by Dr Rob Long 3 Comments

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

Filed Under: Robert Long, Social Psychology of Risk, Work Method Statements Tagged With: safe work method statements, simplify safety, swms

Tips On Writing An Effective Safe Work Method Statement

May 29, 2014 by Barry Spud Leave a Comment

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

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Task Based vs Activity Based Safe Work Method Statements

May 22, 2014 by Craig Clancy Leave a Comment

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

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A Basic Guide To Making Your Own Concreter SWMS

May 14, 2014 by Barry Spud Leave a Comment

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

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Why Your Business Needs A Safe Work Method Statement

May 13, 2014 by Barry Spud Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Work Method Statements Tagged With: business, safe work method statements, Safety, swms

Pass Me Another SWMS Leo, The Last One Was Too Short

September 27, 2013 by Dr Rob Long 21 Comments

Pass Me Another SWMS Leo, The Last One Was Too Short Republished Guest Post by Dr Rob Long – Author of “For the Love of Zero” and one of our most popular regular contributors. See his other articles HERE Isn’t it marvellous, SAI Global recently advertised new editable SWMSs (Safe Work Method … [Read more...] about Pass Me Another SWMS Leo, The Last One Was Too Short

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Free Safe Work Method Statement Template

July 5, 2013 by Admin 5 Comments

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

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Safe Work Method Statements

April 29, 2013 by Barry Spud 1 Comment

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

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