A safe work method statement (SWMS) describes how high-risk construction or maintenance work will be performed safely — hazards, controls, roles and signatures. Australian sites often require SWMS before work starts, especially for electrical, height, confined space or plant isolation tasks.
OpsChase stores SWMS templates and uploaded statements on work orders and trade organisations, alongside inductions and licences. Proof gates can require an acknowledged SWMS before attendance or completion. This keeps safety artefacts next to chase and attendance timestamps instead of a separate folder.
Attach SWMS requirements to templates for risky trades. Contractors upload or sign in the portal. Reviewers see satisfaction on the work order before complete. Export packs for H&S audits include SWMS alongside photos and certificates.
Pair with contractor compliance for insurance and licence tracking.
OpsChase turns this into a working flow: chase your preferred contractors to done, require proof before a job closes, and RFQ with compliance onboarding when you need the market. Book a demo to see it on your sites — one location or many.
- Does OpsChase author SWMS content?
- You supply templates and approved text; the system captures acknowledgement and versions.
- Can SWMS be required only sometimes?
- Yes. Template rules scope which jobs require SWMS.
- Is JSA the same as SWMS?
- Many teams use the terms interchangeably; store the document type your policy expects.