# SWMS - Safe Work Method Statement

A safe work method statement (SWMS) is a safety planning document that must be developed for work that is considered [high risk construction work](https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction/construction) under the [Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulation 2017](https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/2020-12-18/sl-2017-0404#statusinformation).

A SWMS must be site-specific and made available to workers, supervisors and any other persons at the workplace, so they can understand the hazards, <span id="bkmrk-risks-and-safety-con">risks and safety controls that must be used to keep workers and others safe.</span>

A SWMS is intended to be a simple safe system planning and implementation tool, used by supervisors and workers to stay safe on construction sites when undertaking high risk construction work.

<div id="bkmrk-"></div>Read more at the SafeWork NSW website - [click here](https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction/construction/general-requirements-accordians/prepare-safe-work-method-statement)

<div id="bkmrk--1"></div><p class="callout info">A list of templates and relevant documents can be found under "Attachments" on the side of this page.</p>

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