What it contains

There are 19 specific activities defined as high risk construction work (HRCW). This document advises employers and self-employed people how to prepare a safe work method statement (SWMS) for these activities to ensure workers’ safety on construction sites. It explains:

• which 19 activities are classed as HRCW
• what is a SWMS
• who is responsible for preparing a SWMS
• what an SWMS must include and how it should be stored
• how to reduce or eliminate risks for HRCW
• additional duties related to SWMS

At the end of the document, there is a sample template you can use to prepare your SWMS.