Free Blank 2026 SWMS Template (Word .DOCX)
Get an instant, fully editable Safe Work Method Statement starter document. Formatted to Safe Work Australia Model WHS Regulations with official 5x5 risk matrix, PPE tables, and sign-off register.
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Everything Required for 2026 WHS Compliance
Built specifically for Australian subcontractors, principal builders, and safety inspectors.
Task Breakdown Tables
Pre-built tables formatted with Job Steps, Potential Hazards, Initial Risk Score, Hierarchy of Controls, Residual Risk, and Responsible Person columns.
Standard 5x5 Matrix
Incorporates the Australian Standard 5x5 Likelihood vs Consequence risk matrix, ensuring instant acceptance by tier-1 site supervisors and safety officers.
Sign-Off & Induction Log
Formal worker acknowledgement register where all team members and subcontractors print name, sign, and date to prove consultation before work starts.
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