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Free, plain-English guides and toolbox talk ideas covering SWMS, risk assessments, incident reporting, plant, heat and more. Written by people who run jobs, for people who run jobs.
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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, Health and Safety Professional · 4 min read
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Queensland WHS basics, in one place
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17 February 2022
A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a document used in the construction industry that breaks down the steps involved in a task with potential for hazards and incidents.
9 February 2022
When it comes to workplace safety in Queensland, there are so many types of documents created to identify and prevent hazards that it can be easy to get them mixed up.
9 February 2022
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
Have you ever been asked for a Plant Hazard Risk Assessment, Plant Safety Analysis or similar?
31 December 2021
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.
23 September 2021
Read our guide to discover 6 Ways To Prevent Computer Eye Strain At Work
25 August 2021
Have you ever been asked to provide a “ SWMS ” or “ Safe Work Method Statement ” on a project in Queensland?
24 August 2021
Check out our free guide on how to create an interactive and online Work Health & Safety Induction Portal for your business!
22 August 2021
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
Check out our recommendation for the Best Drone for Conducting Safety Inspections in Queensland
21 August 2021
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
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.
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Every guide links to the template that puts it into practice. Start with the free SWMS template.