Weather-Related Risks (Outdoor Work) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

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The Weather-Related Risks (Outdoor Work) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) features:

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  3. Easy to edit Microsoft Word format so you can add your logo and site specific details
  4. Complies with latest legislation

Specifically, the Weather-Related Risks (Outdoor Work) 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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The Weather-Related Risks (Outdoor Work) Safe Work Method Statement is a detailed template that comprehensively addresses all safety requirements for operations. It is pre-filled and ready for immediate use, customizable to meet your site-specific needs.

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The Weather-Related Risks (Outdoor Work) Safe Work Method Statement 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. Safety measures and guides
  6. Operational Safety Checks
  7. Before and After Risk Ratings while carrying out Operations
  8. Weather-Related Risks (Outdoor Work) Risk Assessment
  9. High Risk Work Involved
  10. Emergency Evacuation Procedure
  11. Plant and Equipment
  12. Qualifications and Permits
  13. Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used
  14. Legislation, Codes of Practice and Standards
  15. Company Personnel Sign off form to ensure all personnel acknowledge they have read and understand the SWMS

Note: The BlueSafe Weather-Related Risks (Outdoor Work) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) document is highly comprehensive in nature and is not a blank SWMS Template. Download a Sample to check


The Weather-Related Risks (Outdoor Work) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Exposure to UV radiation
    • Dehydration
    • Slippery surfaces due to rainfall
  • 2. Equipment Check
    • Electric shock from using equipment in wet conditions
    • Injuries from using faulty equipment
  • 3. Site Assessment
    • Exposure to extreme weather
    • Unstable terrain due to rainfall or wind
  • 4. Material Handling
    • Manual handling injuries
    • Pedestrian accidents
  • 5. Machinery Operation
    • Equipment malfunction due to adverse weather
    • Injury from unsecured machinery due to strong winds
  • 6. Working at Height
    • Fall accidents due to slippery surfaces
    • Dropped objects due to wind
  • 7. Protection Against Elements
    • Heat stress
    • Cold stress
    • Wind-borne debris risks
  • 8. Breaks and Rest Periods
    • Dehydration
    • Fatigue
  • 9. Emergency Preparation
    • Lack of first aid supplies
    • Lack of emergency escape routes
  • 10. Communication
    • Miscommunication due to noise (wind/storm)
    • Radio interference due to weather
  • 11. Cleaning Up
    • Slip
    • trip and fall hazards from water or debris
    • Contact with hazardous materials during clean-up
  • 12. Equipment Storage
    • Potential for damage to equipment left outdoors
    • Unstable storage due to wind
  • 13. Review of Weather Conditions
    • Risk level changes due to unpredicted weather changes
  • 14. Staff Training
    • Inadequate training for working in adverse weather conditions
    • Misunderstanding of safety procedures
  • 15. Hazard Reporting
    • Delayed hazard reporting due to poor connectivity/weather
    • Unaddressed hazards due to lack of on-site management
  • 16. End-of-Day Procedures
    • Incomplete tasks due to weather conditions
    • Safety risks if site is not properly secured against the elements
  • 17. Contingency Planning
    • Inadequate readiness for extreme weather events
    • Miscommunication of backup plans
  • 18. Equipment Maintenance
    • Breakdowns due to poor weather protection
    • Lack of adequate maintenance supplies
  • 19. Health Check-ups
    • Exposure to long-term health issues from weather (skin cancer
    • heatstroke)
  • 20. Documentation & Record-Keeping
    • Damage to records due to weather exposure
    • Misplacement or loss of records due to wind or storm

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 Weather-Related Risks (Outdoor Work) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:

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