NSW WHS SWMS (Form 05)

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

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

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 Pro or Team to prefill the next SWMS.

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 Pro or Team to prefill the next SWMS for the same principal.

Work

Enter the work activity, high risk construction work description, and work location.

Use address search for the work location. The exported PDF shows a single composed address line.

Contacts

Enter the works manager and contact phone for this SWMS.

Consultation

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

Compliance

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

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.

SWMS Tasks

Add up to 15 SWMS rows for this job.

Each row covers task, hazards and risks, and control measures.

After export

Keep a copy for your WHS site file. Review and update the SWMS if site conditions or work methods change.

Tradie Forms maps your entries onto the SafeWork NSW HIISP PDF layout. Tradie Forms is not affiliated with SafeWork NSW.