Elevated Work Platforms SWMS Template
Using Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) is classified as High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) under Schedule 3 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations as it involves the risk of a person falling 2m or more, and work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant. That means before any work at height begins, a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal requirement — not optional, not just best practice.
This pre-written Elevated Work Platforms 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 using Elevated Work Platforms (EWP).
This comprehensive Elevated Work Platforms SWMS will form an essential part of your WHS Management System if you are responsible for this equipment on your worksites. Simply add your company details and this Elevated Work Platforms SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!
Note: Updated to comply with Safe Work Australia Code of Practice - Elevating Work Platforms.
Elevated Work Platforms Safe Work Method Statement covers:
- PPE
- Services and utilities
- Assess work area access and weather conditions
- Assess ground conditions
- Preparation of work area
- Inspecting elevated work platform
- Using elevated work platform
- Elevated work platform emergency response
- Leaving the work area
Elevated Work Platforms 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
Elevated Work Platforms 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
Elevated Work Platforms Safe Work Method Statement References and Standards:
- Work Health and Safety Act
- Work Health and Safety Regulations
- COP Construction Work
- COP Hazardous Manual Tasks
- COP How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
- COP Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
- COP Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
- COP Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace
- COP Elevating Work Platforms
- AS/NZS 1418.10:2025 - Cranes, hoists and winches Mobile elevating work platforms
COP = Safe Work Australia Code of Practice
