Excavation SWMS

Excavation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

SWMS Overview

The Excavation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is an essential tool for businesses in the electrotechnology industry, providing detailed guidance for safe and compliant excavation and trenching operations. This document is designed to streamline site activities, manage risks effectively, and ensure robust safety standards are maintained at every stage of excavation work.

The SWMS covers critical aspects, including obtaining an excavation and trenching permit, site setup, ensuring proper supervision, and implementing comprehensive safety protocols. It provides clear instructions for identifying the presence of existing underground or overhead services, assessing the type of ground to be excavated, and adhering to fall prevention measures when working near trenches, machinery, and equipment.

By adopting the Excavation SWMS, businesses can significantly improve workplace safety, comply with industry regulations, and protect their teams from hazards such as cave-ins, equipment malfunction, and other excavation-related risks. Equip your organisation with this indispensable resource to foster a safe, compliant, and efficient environment for your workforce.

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

• Excavation SWMS – Style A

• Excavation 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.