Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) or also known as work method statements is strictly adhered standards regarding on how to safely perform a work related task, such as operating work equipments where hazards may be associated. It explains in detail how specific risks in the workplace will be managed. In simple way to defining it, Safe Work Method Statement is a predefined safety operating procedure and job safety analysis before starting any operation that can be hazardous in nature.
The Safe Work Method Statement can be made after conducting a Job Safety Analysis (JSA). The JSA will check the components of each task, and identifies the possible hazards and control measures for each component of the task. Aside from the actual task, JSA also check the person performing the task. This person shall be observed by the person conducting JSA to note how the individual performs each task. Each hazard that may arise is noted and all reasonable risk control measures are put into place in response to correct the mistakes of operation. After all these, full risk assessment shall then be completed.
The information gathered out from the conducted JSA with corresponding action plans are then used to develop the Safe Work Method Statement, which employers should then use before a person performs any task. After stating all the methods of Safe Work Method Statement, it is expected that all people have understood the risk involved before performing a specific task in compliance with the Safe Work Method Statement.
The Safe Work Method Statement must include the following details:
Identification: The name, qualification and training undertaken of workers who will be performing the tasks.
Identification of work place: Name of equipments required to complete the work, details of inspections that have been done or to be done in the workplace and equipments listed.
Work Description: Title description of each task to be done or performed. The potential hazards associated with a particular step of the task. The step by step sequence of completing each task. The safety measures to be taken for controlling the hazards. Precautions that have been be taken to protect health and safety. Identification of regulations and codes of people who are involved.
The Safe Work Method Statement is considered a legal document that companies and personnel should regard as crucial document for safety and smooth flow of work operation. And it’s very important that it’s prepared with the organization’s logo and letterhead with the senior management’s signature of approval before delivering it the workfloor.
The Safe Work Method Statement can be made after conducting a Job Safety Analysis (JSA). The JSA will check the components of each task, and identifies the possible hazards and control measures for each component of the task. Aside from the actual task, JSA also check the person performing the task. This person shall be observed by the person conducting JSA to note how the individual performs each task. Each hazard that may arise is noted and all reasonable risk control measures are put into place in response to correct the mistakes of operation. After all these, full risk assessment shall then be completed.
The information gathered out from the conducted JSA with corresponding action plans are then used to develop the Safe Work Method Statement, which employers should then use before a person performs any task. After stating all the methods of Safe Work Method Statement, it is expected that all people have understood the risk involved before performing a specific task in compliance with the Safe Work Method Statement.
The Safe Work Method Statement must include the following details:
Identification: The name, qualification and training undertaken of workers who will be performing the tasks.
Identification of work place: Name of equipments required to complete the work, details of inspections that have been done or to be done in the workplace and equipments listed.
Work Description: Title description of each task to be done or performed. The potential hazards associated with a particular step of the task. The step by step sequence of completing each task. The safety measures to be taken for controlling the hazards. Precautions that have been be taken to protect health and safety. Identification of regulations and codes of people who are involved.
The Safe Work Method Statement is considered a legal document that companies and personnel should regard as crucial document for safety and smooth flow of work operation. And it’s very important that it’s prepared with the organization’s logo and letterhead with the senior management’s signature of approval before delivering it the workfloor.
