Digging Holes Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

$96.80

The Digging Holes Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) features:

  1. Instant download
  2. Acceptance Guaranteed
  3. Easy to edit Microsoft Word format so you can add your logo and site specific details
  4. Complies with latest legislation

Specifically, the Digging Holes Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers:

  1. Operational guidelines, with a step by step approach to safe work
  2. Possible hazards that may be encountered
  3. Step by step safety procedures to follow
  4. Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  5. And more. Please check details below
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Looking for a straightforward yet detailed Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Template for Digging Holes? Our template might be just what you need to simplify your safety procedures and ensure compliance on site. With its user-friendly design and practical features, the template can help guide you through the essential elements of workplace safety when undertaking digging projects. Here’s a closer look at its key features:

Pre-filled and Comprehensive

The template comes with pre-filled sections to give you a head start. Each segment covers important aspects, ensuring no critical procedure is overlooked. Simply tailor it to meet your specific project needs.

Fully editable and customisable in Microsoft Word format

Edit and personalise the document effortlessly using Microsoft Word. Whether it’s minor tweaks or significant changes, our format ensures that modifications are straightforward and seamless.

Includes the scope of the project and the project details

From project size to specific activities involved, outline every aspect of your job within this well-organised section. Clarity from the get-go means fewer misunderstandings down the track.

Includes checklist of any high risk machinery on site

Easily identify and document all high-risk machinery present. This helps in managing hazards and ensuring preventative measures are in place.

Includes space for recording any staff training

Training details can be captured to verify all team members have undergone necessary safety induction, keeping everyone accountable and informed.

Includes before and after risk ratings

This feature assists in assessing how effective your safety interventions are by providing spaces to record initial and post-implementation risk levels.

Includes resources for use of legislative references

You’ll find handy resources for relevant legislation to ensure that the SWMS aligns with current legal requirements in Australia.

Includes all PPE required

A comprehensive list of all Personal Protective Equipment needed for the job is included, helping to maintain high safety standards onsite.

Includes risk assessment and risk assessment matrix

A straightforward matrix is provided so you can evaluate potential risks effectively, prioritising actions based on severity and likelihood.

Includes a checklist to ensure all requirements have been covered when implementing the SWMS

This ensures that nothing is missed during implementation. A thorough checklist can prove invaluable in maintaining safe work sites.

Includes sign off page for all workers and responsible persons

Accountability is key. This page ensures everyone, from workers to supervisors, acknowledges understanding and commitment to the SWMS.

Easy to use, easy to customise

No complex processes or confusing jargon. The design ensures that safety coordination is as smooth and straightforward as possible.

Suitable for large contracts and Tenders, including tier 1 contractual work

Whether you’re working on smaller gigs or heavy-duty contracts, this template scales to meet high-level demands, assisting in contract compliance.

Quick delivery by email

Once ordered, the template will arrive swiftly in your inbox, ready for immediate use. No waiting, just instant access to better safety management.

This Safe Work Method Statement Template is a practical tool crafted with trade professionals in mind, aiming to support and streamline safety planning. Remember, while templates aid significantly in structuring safety practices, diligent implementation remains crucial.

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The Digging Holes Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Incorrect site assessment
    • Inadequate training
  • 2. Site Inspection
    • Unidentified underground utilities
    • Distracted workers
  • 3. Marking Area
    • Miscommunication
    • Ignored safety markings
  • 4. Equipment Check
    • Equipment malfunction
    • Damaged safety gear
  • 5. Set Up Barricades
    • Insufficient barricade placement
    • Ignored warning signs
  • 6. Excavation Plan
    • Faulty excavation plan
    • Excessive vibration
  • 7. Notify Authorities
    • Failure to notify
    • Delayed response
  • 8. Tool Selection
    • Wrong tool for the job
    • Worn-out tools
  • 9. Weather Assessment
    • Adverse weather conditions
    • Poor visibility
  • 10. First Aid Setup
    • Inaccessible first aid kit
    • Untrained personnel
  • 11. Start Digging
    • Collapsing soil
    • Slips and trips
  • 12. Manual Lifting
    • Heavy lifting
    • Improper lifting technique
  • 13. Machine Operation
    • Operator error
    • Machine breakdown
  • 14. Trench Support
    • Shoring failure
    • Inadequate propping
  • 15. Monitoring Ground
    • Soil instability
    • Water ingress
  • 16. Waste Disposal
    • Improper waste management
    • Hazardous materials exposure
  • 17. Filling Back
    • Uneven back-fill
    • Compaction risks
  • 18. Equipment Storage
    • Unsafe storage
    • Unauthorized access
  • 19. Site Clean-Up
    • Neglect of debris
    • Sharp objects in debris
  • 20. Final Inspection
    • Missed non-compliance
    • Overlooked hazards
  • 21. Documentation
    • Incomplete records
    • Misfiled documents

Each Safe Work Method Statement has specific content that is referenced to, but not limited to a number of authorities such as Codes of Practice, Regulations, Australian Standards or the Act.

The Digging Holes Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:

Ordering only takes a few minutes. Upon ordering completion, a link will be sent to your email address to download your documents, then add your company logo to the top of the header and you’re finished.

Frequent Questions

Safe Work Method Statement Template FAQ’s

What format is a BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template delivered in?

Because every SWMS needs to be edited to suit on-site specifics, it makes sense to deliver our Safe Work Method Statements in Microsoft Word Format for easy editing.

How many pages long is each Safe Work Method Statement Template?

It depends entirely on the nature of the risks associated with the SWMS Template, however on average the documents are between 7-15 pages in length. Each Safe Work Method Statement is comprehensive in nature and is easy to use.

What are before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are simply this: When you initially start to do a job, like say drill a hole in a wall, there will be a level of risk, which for this example let's just say is a level 2 (before). The idea is that then you would implement some type of control measure to reduce the risk, and in this case we would implement the control measure of wearing safety glasses to protect the eyes. This now would bring the risk of an injury down to a level 1 (after). Here you can see how the SWMS has a before and after risk rating for each step of a job, task or process.

Why do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates have before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are a simple and effective way to clearly show how, and how much a certain level of risk has been brought down for a certain step in a job task or process. Another reason also is that many larger contractors now like to see before and after risk ratings, so it makes sense to include them in our Templates.

Are the SWMS Templates pre-filled?

Absolutely. Every Safe Work Method Statement Template is pre-filled, high quality and comprehensive in order to help save you as much time, and deliver as much quality information as possible when conducting your own on site safety.

Do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates come with a Risk Assessment?

Yes. Each Safe Work Method Statement comes with it's own built in Risk Assessment which is part of the working document. The SWMS is straightforward, easy to use and has a risk calculator to work out the risk level and likelihood of the risk occurring.

Does each SWMS Template have the required PPE already suggested?

Yes, each SWMS Template has a range of PPE recorded, as well as picture icons of different PPE items that you can add/remove as you need to for the requirements of the job task.

What Should be Included in a Safe Work Method Statement?

If you're going to be doing any high risk construction work, you'll most likely not only need a Safe Work Method Statement, but you'll also need to make sure your SWMS has a number of checks and balances in order for the document to be accepted in your construction site safety. Purchasing a safe work method statement template can help save you quite a lot of time rather than starting from scratch. Also, just remember that even though every BlueSafe Template is highly comprehensive and pre-filled, your SWMS Template should be adjusted to suit any noticeable risks that are specific to the task you are performing.

Your Safe Work Method Statement must:
  • List or show the different types of construction work that is high risk
  • Clearly explain the workplace health and safety hazards as well as the risks that arise from the works
  • Explain in detail how each risk will be managed, maintained and controlled
  • Explain how each control measure will be implemented in order to reduce each risk
  • Describe how each control measure will be monitored an how often the control measures will be reviewed
  • Consider any additional factors that may impact the level of risk involved with the safety of the construction site such as weather, wind etc.
  • Be made available and accessible to read by employees and applicable personnel at any time.
  • Every SWMS should be easy to understand and written in plain language
  • Every BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template is straightforward and easy to use. They also have what's called 'before and after risk ratings', which basically means there's a built in risk assessment that is used in the process of using the document. This allows you to asses the initial risks and give them a score, and then assess the risk and give an 'after score' once the listed control measures are implemented. All our documents are comprehensive, pre-filled and easy to use. You can even download a sample below and see an example.
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