Elevated Work Platform Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)  SWMS Overview 

The Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs) outlines the procedures and safety controls required when operating boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other mobile elevating work platforms on residential, commercial, and industrial sites across Australia. It ensures all tasks are performed in accordance with Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, relevant Codes of Practice, and manufacturer instructions.

Key focus areas include conducting a pre-start site inspection to identify ground conditions, overhead hazards, and exclusion zones, as well as verifying operator competency and EWP service records. It highlights the correct selection of an EWP for the task, pre-operational safety checks, and the use of fall arrest systems where required.

This SWMS also addresses maintaining clear communication between operators and spotters, ensuring safe load limits are not exceeded, and implementing controls for working near powerlines or in high-wind conditions. Emergency procedures for platform rescue, safe refuelling/recharging practices, and traffic management around the work zone are also included.

By following this SWMS, workers can minimise the risk of falls, tip-overs, collisions, entrapment, and other hazards associated with elevated work. It promotes compliance with WHS requirements, reduces the likelihood of incidents, and ensures safe, efficient, and controlled operation of EWPs.

Suitable for electrotechnology trades including: Compliant in all Australian States and New Zealand What’s Included  This ready-to-use SWMS package features: 
  • Understanding NECA SWMS 
  • JSA SWMS Cover Sheet 
  • Elevated Work Platform SWMS – Style A
  • Elevated Work Platform SWMS – Style B 
  • SWMS Sign off Sheet 
Flexible SWMS Styles  To meet unique project and contractor needs, we’ve developed two consistent SWMS styles: 
  • Style A (Blue): A simple, streamlined version inspired by the Safe Work Australia template, perfect for workers who prefer clear, straightforward safety documents. 
  • Style B (Tan): A detailed format designed to meet strict compliance checklists, ideal for principal contractors requiring enhanced documentation. 
Both styles maintain the same core safety content, ensuring consistency across projects. Workers inducted and trained in one style can seamlessly adapt to the other, streamlining document control and significantly reducing admin time and stress during the SWMS submission process.  Why Choose NECA SWMS?   NECA SWMS solutions are industry-specific, written by professionals with real-world experience, and based on Standards, Codes of Practice, and Legislation. These templates:  
  • Simplify compliance with principal contractor requirements.  
  • Save admin time with editable MS Word templates ready for instant download.  
  • Provide clear, user-friendly documents to reduce frustration in the workplace.  
Completed SWMS templates. Simply insert your company logo, business details, and site details, and they’re ready to send off to your client. Templates can be amended to suit specific needs, saving valuable time and resources while maintaining compliance.   With a NECA SWMS, you can ensure robust safety practices, better version control, and a stress-free submission process.        Â