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)

  1. Open SWMS.
  2. Upload a new SWMS or review existing documents.
  3. Confirm the active version is correct.
  4. Share/sign-on with required workers.
  5. 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.