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For further information on what is ‘work of a minor nature’ see the Safe Work Australia Construction work – Work of minor nature:   \ninformation sheet.  \nSafe work method statement for high risk construction work – INFORMATION SHEET | 1  \nDocuments prepared for other safe work systems may meet SWMS requirements if prepared and used for high risk construction work activities in the same way as a SWMS, such as asbestos management plans or mine safety management systems.  \nThe Construction work: Code of practice outlines the requirements for SWMS and this information sheet and appendices provide further information.  \nWhat is a SWMS?  \nA SWMS is a document that sets out the high risk construction work activities to be carried out at a workplace, the hazards arising from these activities and the measures to be put in place to control the risks.  \nOne SWMS can be used for work that involves multiple high risk construction work activities, for example a work activity that requires using powered mobile plant, working at heights of more than 2 metres and working adjacent to a road used by traffic other than pedestrians.  \nA SWMS is classed as an administrative control and is used to support higher order controls to eliminate or minimise risks to health and safety, for example engineering controls.  \nA SWMS is generally different from other documents that focus on specific tasks or processes, such as a job safety analysis or a safe operating procedure. A SWMS is not intended to bea procedure, rather it is a tool to help PCBUs and workers confirm and monitor the control measures required at the workplace.  \nWhat do I need to do?  \nA PCBU must prepare a SWMS, or ensure a SWMS has been prepared, for high risk construction work activities. A SWMS must be prepared before this work starts. For all other construction activities a SWMS is not required. However, a PCBU must manage risks to health and safety by eliminating or minimising risks so far as is reasonably practicable. Appendix 1 provides recommended steps ","cbCaimiZoFY77Oa8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimiZoFY77Oa8","pdf",536969,"English","# Safe work method statement for high risk construction work - Information Sheet\n## What is a SWMS?\n## What do I need to do?\n## Who should prepare a SWMS?\n## What is the role of the principal contractor?","[{\"question\":\"When is a SWMS required for high risk construction work?\",\"answer\":\"A SWMS must be prepared for proposed high risk construction work before the work starts when the activity involves specific high risk scenarios defined by the WHS regulations, such as working at heights over 2 metres, demolition of load-bearing elements, asbestos disturbance, confined space work, or work in traffic corridors.\"},{\"question\":\"What does a SWMS include?\",\"answer\":\"A SWMS sets out the high risk construction work activities, the hazards arising from those activities, and the control measures to manage and control the risks. It is used to confirm and monitor required workplace controls.\"},{\"question\":\"Who should prepare and develop a SWMS?\",\"answer\":\"The person responsible for carrying out the high risk work is best placed to prepare it in consultation with workers directly engaged. PCBUs and subcontractors generally prepare SWMS for their workers, and principal contractors, managers, leading hands, and workers should all be involved, including consulting health and safety representatives where present.\"}]","Safe work method statement for high risk construction work - Information Sheet | PDF",1789232762]