Working at Heights SWMS

Working at Heights Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

SWMS Overview

The Working at Heights Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is an essential fall prevention safety document for businesses operating in the electrotechnology industry. This SWMS is designed specifically for working at heights, addressing critical requirements for height-related hazard management and compliance with industry regulations.

Covering all major aspects of working at heights, this SWMS details best practices for using ladders, step ladders, platform ladders, trestles, Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs), temporary edge protection, and both mobile and fixed scaffolding. It provides clear guidance on implementing fall arrest systems and work positioning systems to minimise the risk of falls. The document also includes procedures for performing tasks near overhead powerlines, supporting proactive risk controls.

By adopting the Working at Heights SWMS, businesses in the electrotechnology sector can ensure robust safety protocols, reduce the likelihood of workplace accidents, and maintain a high standard of height-related hazard management. Equip your team with industry-leading safety strategies and demonstrate your commitment to fall prevention safety on every project.

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

• Working at Heights SWMS – Style A

• Working at Heights 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.

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