MakeSWMS is a document generation platform that creates Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for Australian construction workers and tradies in minutes.
Australian law requires SWMS documents for 19 categories of high-risk construction work.
Non-compliance carries penalties up to $50,000 for individuals. Most tradies either struggle with blank Word templates, pay safety consultants $500+ per document, or use generic templates that don't match their actual work.
MakeSWMS solves this with trade-specific templates pre-filled with researched hazards, control measures, PPE requirements, and regulatory references.
Users select their trade, enter site details, and generate a compliant PDF ready for use on site.
Key features:
- 50+ trade-specific templates covering electrical, roofing, excavation, scaffolding, plumbing, solar installation, concreting, and more
- Pre-populated hazard registers with risk assessments following the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements with Australian Standards references (AS/NZS)
- State-specific regulatory guidance for NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, NT, and ACT
- PDF and Word export formats
- SWMS compliance checker tool
- "Do I Need a SWMS?" decision tool
Built for tradies:
The interface is designed for people who work with their hands, not paperwork. No safety qualification required.
Answer simple questions about your job, review the pre-filled content, and download your document.
MakeSWMS bridges the gap between expensive safety consultants and inadequate generic templates, giving independent contractors and small construction businesses access to professional-grade compliance documentation.