Help ensure compliance & protect your team with this industry-leading SWMS. This Working Around the Public Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides a structured approach to identifying and controlling risks associated with performing work in public spaces. It outlines hazard controls, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices to help businesses adhere to Australian workplace safety standards while ensuring the safety of workers and the general public.
 
Hazards & Control Measures Covered:
1️⃣ Planning & Risk Assessment:
Site Induction & Pre-Start Meeting: Ensures all personnel are briefed on site-specific hazards, emergency procedures, and required PPE before work begins.
Unawareness of Hazards: Requires workers to receive information on workplace hazards, risk assessments, and emergency procedures.
Work Area Inspections & Hazard Identification: Ensures a visual inspection and hazard assessment before commencing work.
2️⃣ Public & Site Access Controls:
Unauthorised Public Access to Work Area: Requires appropriate barricading, signage, and warning systems to prevent public entry.
Restricted Site Access for Safety: Mandates the use of spotters where necessary and ensures excavations or other hazards are covered or filled where practicable.
3️⃣ Noise & Environmental Considerations:
Exposure to Excessive Noise: Requires noise isolation measures, task rotation to limit exposure, and provision of hearing protection.
Housekeeping & Worksite Cleanliness: Ensures work areas are kept clean, loose materials are secured, and spills are cleaned immediately.
4️⃣ Equipment & Worksite Safety:
Out-of-Service Equipment Management: Ensures non-functional or hazardous equipment is tagged out of service, with power sources locked off where applicable.
General Worksite Setup & Barricades: Requires the use of barriers to define work zones and maintain clear emergency exits.
5️⃣ Emergency Preparedness & Response:
Emergency Response Procedures: Ensures workers know the location of first aid and firefighting equipment.
Incident & Injury Reporting: Outlines the process for reporting injuries, stopping work in case of incidents, and activating emergency procedures.
Environmental Hazards & Changing Work Conditions: Requires reassessment of risks if site conditions change or new hazards arise.
 
Key Features of the SWMS:
Regulatory Compliance: Helps you align with Australian workplace safety laws and public safety regulations.
Hazard Identification & Risk Control: Comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate public safety concerns.
Emergency Preparedness: Clear response plans for incidents occurring in public areas.
Fully Customisable Content: Easily editable to suit specific job sites and work environments.
 
Who is This SWMS Suitable For?
This Working Around the Public SWMS is essential for:
Construction & Maintenance Teams Working in Public Areas
Traffic Management & Roadwork Crews
Retail & Commercial Fit-Out Workers
Any Work Conducted in High-Public-Traffic Zones
 
Additional Resources:
Included with the purchase is a free copy of our Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List.
 
Ensure your workforce is equipped with the right procedures for working around the public safely. Download the Working Around the Public SWMS today and help maintain a safe and compliant workplace.