SWMS
What this page is
SWMS is where Safe Work Method Statements are stored, managed, and signed by workers.
Who uses it
- Supervisors
- Safety/compliance managers
- Workers required to sign SWMS
When to use it
- Before starting SWMS-covered work
- When a SWMS is updated or replaced
- During compliance checks and audits
What this page is for
Use this page to control SWMS versions and confirm workers have signed the correct current document.
Main actions
- Upload or manage SWMS documents
- Publish updated SWMS versions
- Track who has signed and who is outstanding
- Review SWMS sign-on history
Step-by-step (common workflow)
- Open SWMS.
- Upload a new SWMS or review existing documents.
- Confirm the active version is correct.
- Share/sign-on with required workers.
- Check signature status and follow up outstanding users.
Connections
This page directly affects:
- Prestart compliance prompts
- Worker access/readiness for tasks
- Audit-ready sign-on records
- Site safety governance
Common mistakes
- Releasing a new SWMS without notifying workers
- Keeping older versions active by mistake
- Assuming verbal confirmation is enough without digital sign-on
Quick tips
- Archive old versions cleanly when publishing new ones.
- Monitor outstanding signatures before shift starts.
- Treat SWMS updates as a priority communication item.