SWMS documents made easy.
Send your SWMS link to contractors. They create or upload their SWMS. You receive their submission as a PDF and can view it in your dashboard.
Principal contractors are responsible for managing SWMS
All subcontractors performing high-risk work must submit work specific SWMS before entering a site. Most contractors already have SWMS for their work and can easily submit the required information to you through BuilderShield.
Don't have a SWMS template? Download WorkSafes official template hereHere's how to quickly
complete SWMS
Collect SWMS from all contractors
All contractors performing high risk work must send SWMS, Public Liability Statement and WorkCover Certificate before they can begin work.
Verify documents and ensure they are readily available
You must ensure that SWMS are documented for all high risk work and have the documents easily accessible in case they are required for training or audits.
Work can begin high-risk activities once you receive the SWMS
With high-risk work identified, measures put in place and SWMS received, workers can begin work in a safer environment
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Frequently asked questions
A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for residential builders is a detailed safety document that specifically addresses the high-risk construction activities involved in residential building projects. It's a crucial tool for identifying potential hazards and implementing measures to control risks in residential construction environments. The SWMS document is vital for meeting workplace health and safety laws and for safeguarding workers.
SWMS documents must be received from all contractors for high-risk activities and filed appropriately, which is tricky when using email and a manual filing system. BuilderShield streamlines the process by enabling a contractor to complete SWMS through an online form, and all SWMS records are viewable in your BuilderShield dashboard.
In Australia, working without a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) when required can lead to serious legal and safety implications, especially for high-risk construction work. Without training (and proof of their acknowledgment of the risk) the likelihood of accidents and injuries increases.
Even without an injury, performing high risk work can be substantial fines or penalties, prosecution, work stoppages and invalidate insurance. There are also reputational risks for operating unsafe sites that can affect who will work with you.
Yep! Jack is a master builder and owner of Slatter Building and had the idea to collect contractor and employee information through his website. Working with a OHS coordinator to understand his obligations, Jack worked with Luke to create his ultimate OHS management system and BuilderShield was born.
