SWMS Applicability and High Risk Task Planning Pack
Decides when a safe work method statement is needed and plans high-risk tasks.
Who it's for
Suits: Operators doing high-risk construction or site work
What it proves at audit
Heavy Vehicle Accreditation criteria this document produces evidence for. Check your readiness.
Why operators use it
We use this pack to choose the right planning control for high-risk work, statutory SWMS where applicable, site/contract SWMS where required, or a high-risk task plan where that is the better operational control, before people start work.
Not every risky transport or warehousing task is legally “high-risk construction work”, and not every high-risk construction activity occurs in ordinary transport work. Confusing the terms can lead to two failures: workers receive generic SWMS paperwork that does not fit their work, or statutory/site requirements are missed. This pack begins with an applicability check, then gives the business a tailored planning tool for each pathway.
From the companion guide that comes with this document.
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