Traffic SWMS

Traffic Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

SWMS Overview

The Traffic Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a vital tool for businesses in the electrotechnology industry, providing a structured framework for safe and effective traffic control management. Focused on workplace safety and regulatory compliance, it offers practical guidance for managing work near traffic, including high-risk night-time operations.

This SWMS details best practices for setting up safe traffic control measures, managing traffic flow, and ensuring worker safety on-site. It also includes step-by-step instructions to address the unique challenges of working near traffic at night, enhancing safety and minimising risks.

By using the Traffic SWMS, businesses can boost workplace safety, reduce hazards, and meet compliance requirements for traffic management. This essential document is designed to protect workers, streamline operations, and ensure adherence to industry standards in high-risk environments.

Stay compliant with traffic control regulations, improve on-site safety, and prioritise risk management with the Traffic SWMS—a must-have resource for businesses committed to safety and excellence in traffic management.

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

• Traffic SWMS – Style A

• Traffic 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.