# NSW WHS SWMS (Form 05) (/docs/form-guides/building/nsw/nsw-safework-whs-05-safe-work-method-statement)



Use this guide when you complete **WHS Form 05: Safe Work Method Statement** from the Housing Industry Site Safety Pack in Tradie Forms.

[Open the form](/forms/nsw-safework-whs-05-safe-work-method-statement) before the high risk construction work starts.

## Before you start [#before-you-start]

* Confirm the work involves **high risk construction work** before you start this form.
* If you completed **WHS Form 04**, use the hazards you identified there to build your SWMS rows.
* Gather **PCBU**, **principal contractor**, and **work location** details before you start on site.

## In the app [#in-the-app]

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## PCBU [#pcbu]

Enter the **business name**, **ABN**, **address**, and **phone** for the person conducting a business or undertaking.

Save PCBU details as a **Business Details** saved detail on Solo or Team to prefill the next SWMS.

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## Principal Contractor [#principal-contractor]

Enter the **principal contractor name**, **ABN**, and **address** when a principal contractor is involved on the job.

Save principal contractor details as a **saved detail** on Solo or Team to prefill the next SWMS for the same principal.

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## Work Activity [#work-activity]

Enter the **work activity** and **high risk construction work** description covered by this SWMS.

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## Work Location [#work-location]

Enter the **work location** using **address search**. The downloaded PDF shows a single composed address line.

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## Contacts [#contacts]

Enter the **works manager** and **contact phone** for this SWMS.

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## Consultation [#consultation]

Record how **workers were consulted** about this SWMS, such as a toolbox talk or pre-start meeting.

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## SWMS Tasks [#swms-tasks]

Add up to **15 SWMS rows** in the one table. Each row covers **task**, **hazards and risks**, and **control measures**.

Break the work into a useful sequence. Identify the site-specific hazard and risk for each task, then state how the control will be implemented, monitored and reviewed. Do not copy a generic SWMS without checking this site.

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## Compliance [#compliance]

Enter the **responsible person**, **date SWMS provided to principal contractor**, **reviewer**, **last review date**, **date received**, and **signature** (printed name).

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## Worker Sign-off [#worker-sign-off]

One worker can acknowledge receipt on this PDF. Enter the worker **name**, **signature**, and **date received**.

Complete a new form for each additional worker if your site pack requires separate acknowledgements.

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### After download [#after-download]

1. Check the high risk work, task sequence, hazards, controls, responsibilities and signatures.
2. Give the SWMS to the principal contractor where required.
3. Make it readily available to the workers and supervisors using it.
4. Confirm the controls are in place before the high risk work starts.
5. Review it when the work process, site hazards or controls change.

<Callout type="warn" className="docs-callout-warn my-4">
  Work must follow the SWMS. If it does not, stop the work as soon as it is safe and do not resume until it can follow the SWMS.
</Callout>