Vestas Safe Work Method Statement
ANZ Operational Safety Systems of Work

Safe Work Method Statement

A key risk planning, assessment and control tool used to identify high-risk activities, verify critical controls and confirm sign-on prior to commencing work.

Document SWMS Form
Region Australia & NZ
Status Draft
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Risks Selected
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Verified Risks
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Personnel Signed-On

01 How to Use This SWMS

Five steps that align this SWMS with the ANZ Operational Safety System of Work.

Step 1
Site & Revision
Establish the SWMS when planning the work.
Step 2
Identify High Risks
Select risk categories relevant to the scope.
Step 3
Verify Controls
Confirm critical controls are in place before starting.
Step 4
Add Site Controls
Describe alternatives or site-specific controls.
Step 5
Sign-On
All staff review and sign on. Update if anything changes.

02 Site & Work Details

Date this SWMS is to be reviewed
Milestone that triggers a review
Individual or role responsible for ensuring the SWMS is updated

03 Identify Common High Risks

Select all risks relevant to this scope. Open Critical Controls or export a printable Work Instruction for the frontline team.

Safety Devices

Safety devices are incorporated into the lists of controls in the Critical Controls section.

Stop Work Authority

If anything is not in line with critical controls or doesn't feel right, stop and escalate before proceeding.

Verify before energising

Pre-start checks save lives

Use a tested voltage detector before and after every isolation. Electrical equipment must meet AS/NZS 3760:2010.

04 Other High Risks

Less common Vestas risks identified by Australian safety legislation. Tap a chip to add it to the table.

Other High-Risks & Hazards
Controls
Date
Status

05 Site-Specific Risks & Exceptions

Other risks (hot works, manual handling, wildlife, drones) and exceptions to critical controls.

Other Risks / Exceptions
Controls / Notes
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Time

06 Critical Controls Guide

Tap a row to expand. Tick controls as they're applied. Export a Work Instruction for any risk.

07 SWMS Sign-On

I have read and understood the contents of this site SWMS, including controls identified for common high-risk areas and any other controls prescribed for less common high risks and site-specific risks. Anything I did not understand has been explained to me to my satisfaction. I agree to follow the SWMS and understand that any control procedures are provided for my safety and the safety of others.

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