Confined Spaces SWMS Template
Working in confined spaces is classified as High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) under Schedule 3 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations. That means before any work in a confined space begins, a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal requirement — not optional, not just best practice.
This pre-written Confined Spaces SWMS template gives you a compliant, ready-to-use document you can put to work today. It is supplied via instant download in fully editable Microsoft Word format and provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with working in or accessing confined spaces.
This comprehensive Confined Spaces Safe Work Method Statement will form an essential part of your WHS Management System if you are responsible for work activities in confined spaces. Simply add your company details and this Confined Spaces SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!
Confined Spaces Safe Work Method Statement covers:
- PPE
- Manual handling
- Checking confined spaces
- Evaluating atmosphere
- Purging the confined space
- Observers
- Entering confined spaces
- Working in confined spaces
- Raising and lowering tools and equipment
- Hot works in confined spaces
- Electrical work in confined spaces
- Air driven equipment
- Completion of work
Confined Spaces Safe Work Method Statement includes:
- High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) selection table
- Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
- Step by step procedures
- Possible hazards
- Safety controls
- Safety responsibilities
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Plant and equipment
- Legislation, regulations, codes and standards
- Worker signoff
Confined Spaces Safe Work Method Statement features:
- Instant download link sent to your email
- User friendly, fully editable Microsoft Word format
- Add your company details and use in your business today
- Will save you countless hours in research and development
- Free phone and email support if you need it
Confined Spaces Safe Work Method Statement References and Standards:
- Work Health and Safety Act
- Work Health and Safety Regulations
- COP First Aid in the Workplace
- COP Hazardous Manual Tasks
- COP How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
- COP Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
- COP Confined Spaces
- AS 2865:2009 - Confined spaces
- AS/NZS 1715:2009 - Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
COP = Safe Work Australia Code of Practice
