Needs details
3
Site, supervisor or principal contractor fields missing
Working at heights SWMS for fall-risk work.
Document fall risks, access controls, exclusion zones, rescue considerations and worker sign-off.
Buy SWMS credits when you need them, or choose Unlimited for crews creating SWMS across multiple jobs and sites.
SWMS readiness
Details, required sign-off, send status and records.
Waiting for sign-off
5
Required workers still need to review
Ready to send
2
Issued and signed, waiting for the PDF send
Sent
12
PDFs sent and kept with the SWMS record
Send failed
1
Needs another attempt
Updated after send
2
Changed records that need review
SWMS to check before work starts
Richmond warehouse conversion
Waiting for 2 required signers
Brunswick mixed-use project
Issued SWMS ready to send
Fitzroy health clinic rough-in
Sent to principal contractor
Carlton tenancy fit-off
PDF changed after send
Work covered
This page is for trade teams working above ground level preparing SWMS for work where a person could fall more than 2 metres.
Controls to document
Use SiteWise SWMS to capture edge protection, harness systems, ladders, platforms and weather checks in a consistent record.
Record outcome
The goal is a structured working at heights SWMS for site records, with required worker sign-off and supporting evidence kept together.
Practical SWMS sections included
- Site details: business, principal contractor, supervisor, work activity and review dates.
- High-risk work: selected construction work categories carried into the record.
- Risk controls: task steps, hazards, initial risk, control measures and residual risk.
- Required sign-off: workers review the SWMS and confirm they understand the controls.
- Send record: for Unlimited accounts, the PDF send status, recipient and PDF version are kept with the SWMS.
Build SWMS
Template, site details, required sign-off and PDF record.
Site-specific details
Electrical fit-off and maintenance
Brunswick mixed-use project
Northbank Constructions
Mia Harrington, supervisor
Required sign-off
Assign the workers who need to review the SWMS before the PDF goes out.
Ava SinghSigned
Daniel ChoOutstanding
Lachlan ReedOutstanding
Create a SWMS record ready for the site.
Start with templates, risk controls, required sign-off and the PDF ready to send.