Queensland WHS templates · since 2021
Site-ready SWMS templates for Queensland work.
Editable Safe Work Method Statements, WHS policies, forms and registers, written by a Queensland WHS officer with 16 years on construction sites. Add your logo, brief your crew and get to work today.
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Every safety document a Queensland job asks for
From one-off SWMS to a full safety management system, written in plain English and ready to brand as your own.
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SWMS templates
Trade-specific Safe Work Method Statements for high risk construction work, from working at heights to hot works.
From $29.99 · Browse SWMS templates
Policies & procedures
Fatigue, drugs & alcohol, incidents and more.
From $6.99
Forms & permits
JSEA, hot work permit, plant risk assessment.
From $2.99
Registers
Hazards, incidents, training, test & tag.
From $2.99
Toolbox talk templates
Ready-to-run talks with sign-on sheets.
From $4.99
WHS manual & site safety management plan
The two documents principal contractors and tenders ask for. A complete safety management system you can brand and adopt.
From $380
Checklists
Vehicle and forklift pre-starts, site audits.
From $5.99
Free templates
A free SWMS, incident report, registers and more.
13 free downloads
SWMS templates by trade
Find the SWMS for your trade
Heights & access
SWMS & WHS templates
Crane & rigging
SWMS & WHS templates
Concreting
SWMS & WHS templates
Welding & boilermaking
SWMS & WHS templates
Plumbing
SWMS & WHS templates
Bricklaying
SWMS & WHS templates
Plant & equipment
SWMS & WHS templates
Electrical
SWMS & WHS templates
Roofing
SWMS & WHS templates
General construction
SWMS & WHS templates
Best sellers
What Queensland businesses download most
Plant Risk Assessment Form
$19.99
Electrical Equipment Register
$2.99
Working at Heights SWMS
$49.99
Daily Vehicle Pre-Start Checklist
$5.99
Manual Handling SWMS
$49.99
Hot Work Permit Template
$5.99
Concreting SWMS Template
$59.99
Hot Works SWMS
$39.99
How it works
On site in three steps
No consultant and no waiting. Download a template, make it yours and brief your crew.
STEP 01
Find your template
Search by task or trade, or grab a bundle for the whole job. Every product shows a sample page so you know exactly what you're getting.
STEP 02
Download & make it yours
Your download link arrives by email straight after checkout. Open it in Microsoft Word, add your logo, site and crew details.
STEP 03
Brief your crew & sign on
Run through it at the pre-start, have every worker sign on, and keep it on site. Review it whenever the job or conditions change.
What's inside a Work Safety QLD SWMS
Written the way a site supervisor actually reads it
Every SWMS follows the same clear structure, so your crew knows where to look and auditors find what they need.
- Project & contact details
PCBU, principal contractor, site contacts and who's responsible for the SWMS. - High risk construction work
Tick the HRCW categories that apply to the job. - Job steps, hazards & controls
Step-by-step method with controls ranked by the hierarchy of control. - Risk ratings before and after
5×5 likelihood × consequence matrix with clear actions for every score. - PPE, training & plant
White Card, licences, PPE and plant risk assessments listed up front. - Worker sign-on
Every worker signs to confirm they've read and understood it.
Do I need a SWMS?
High risk construction work? You need a SWMS first.
Under Queensland's Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, a Safe Work Method Statement must be prepared before high risk construction work begins, and the work has to be done the way the SWMS says.
Not sure which category your job falls under? Read our plain-English guide: What is a Safe Work Method Statement?
Fall of more than 2 metres
Working at Heights SWMS
Trench deeper than 1.5 metres
Chain Trencher SWMS
Powered mobile plant
Excavator SWMS
In or near a confined space
Confined Spaces SWMS
Near energised electrical
Electrical Equipment SWMS
Next to a traffic corridor
Traffic Management SWMS
These are some of the high risk construction work categories in the regulation. Check the full list for your job.
Bundles
Kit out the whole job and save up to 37%
Trade bundles group the SWMS a job usually needs. Same documents, one checkout, a lot less money.
General Construction SWMS Bundle
26 SWMS · save 37% on buying them separately
$760.00
Crane & Rigging SWMS Bundle
11 SWMS · save 32% on buying them separately
$470.00
Policies & Procedures Bundle
39 documents · save 31% on buying them separately
$250.00
Free WHS templates
13 free templates for Queensland businesses
Our free SWMS template, incident report form, hazard register and toolbox meeting template have been downloaded more than 4,100 times. Download them free, no card needed.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Still unsure? Email [email protected] and a real person will get back to you.
What is a SWMS and when do I need one in Queensland?
A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the high risk construction work being done, the hazards and risks involved, and the control measures you'll put in place. Under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld), a SWMS must be prepared before high risk construction work starts. Examples include work with a risk of falling more than 2 metres, work in or near a trench deeper than 1.5 metres, and work near powered mobile plant.
Are your templates compliant with Queensland law?
Every template is written around Queensland's Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Regulation 2011. No template can guarantee compliance on its own, though. Tailor it to your site, consult your workers and review it whenever conditions change.
What format are the documents?
Microsoft Word, with registers in Excel. Edit them in Word or Excel (or free in Word and Excel for the web) and add your own logo and business details.
How do I get my download?
Straight after checkout you'll see your download buttons and get an email with your links. You can re-download from your account at any time.
What if a template isn't right?
If a template doesn't match its description, won't open or has a fault, email us and we'll fix it. If we can't, we'll refund you, or give you store credit if you'd prefer. Please tell us within 7 days if you can, but your rights under the Australian Consumer Law aren't limited to 7 days. Because files download instantly, we don't refund a change of mind, so check the description and sample pages first.
Can I request a template you don't have yet?
Yes. Tell us what you need. We read every request, and popular ones get written and added to the store.
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