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What is a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)?
What a SWMS is, when Queensland law requires one, what it has to include and how to write one your crew will actually follow.
Ryan Graham, WHS Officer · 4 min read
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9 February 2022
Why You Must Report and Record All Workplace Injuries
Many injuries in the workplace go unreported because employees do not want to cause a fuss, embarrass themselves, or admit to making a mistake.
4 January 2022
What Is a Plant Hazard Risk Assessment? A Queensland Guide
Have you ever been asked for a Plant Hazard Risk Assessment, Plant Safety Analysis or similar?
31 December 2021
Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace
Slips, trips and falls are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. Learn what causes them, how to spot and prevent the hazards, and what to do if someone falls.
25 November 2021
Check Out Our New Safety Store
We’ve been hard at work putting together our brand new safety store, where you can find free safety templates for use in Queensland.
23 September 2021
6 Ways to Prevent Computer Eye Strain at Work
Read our guide to discover 6 Ways To Prevent Computer Eye Strain At Work
25 August 2021
What Is A Safe Work Method Statement?
Have you ever been asked to provide a “ SWMS ” or “ Safe Work Method Statement ” on a project in Queensland?
24 August 2021
How To Create An Interactive & Online Work Health & Safety Induction Portal For Your Business Today
Check out our free guide on how to create an interactive and online Work Health & Safety Induction Portal for your business!
22 August 2021
Going Paperless: Top 5 Tablets for Conducting Safety Audits
It is more important than ever to go paperless by using tablets for conducting safety audits; Not only does it help to save the environment –…
21 August 2021
Best Drone for Conducting Safety Inspections
Check out our recommendation for the Best Drone for Conducting Safety Inspections in Queensland
21 August 2021
Risk Assessment Template for Manual Tasks
Check out our Risk Assessment for Manual Tasks Template! You can use this template in your workplace to help workers assess risks involved with manual tasks.
18 August 2021
101 Toolbox Talk Ideas For The Construction Industry
Toolbox Talks are presentations that are given by industry experts, safety managers, business owners and other stakeholders to groups of construction workers on safe practices and rules of the job.
18 August 2021
What Is The Difference Between Wet Hire and Dry Hire?
When it comes to hiring machinery, you can choose a wet hire which includes machinery and an operator or a dry hire, in which you borrow the machinery and you are the operator.
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Every guide links to the template that puts it into practice. Start with the free SWMS template.