Residential Construction SWMS – Single & Multi-Dwelling
(Safe Work Method Statement)
A professionally structured Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for residential construction projects involving scaffolding and working at heights, suitable for single-dwelling and multi-dwelling developments across Queensland.This document has been developed in alignment with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) and reflects expectations for high-risk construction work on residential sites.
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SWMS QLD is a Builders Beacon platform providing construction safety documentation
Built for Queensland WHS Requirements
Designed for real excavation work in Queensland.
Written with WHS legislation and contractor licensing obligations in mind.
Structured for site use, audits, and principal contractor review.
What This SWMS Provides:
Residential Construction SWMS
For use in Queensland and other Australian states
Working at heights on roofs, edges, stairs, voids, and upper floors
Access and egress using ladders, stair towers, and temporary access
Includes:✔ Editable Word version✔ Locked PDF version
Paperwork failures can become licensing problems
Poor safety documentation doesn’t just slow down work — it can:
Trigger site directions or investigations
Be raised during audits or disputes
Reflect on a contractor or builder’s fitness to hold a licence
This SWMS is available to help contractors and builders demonstrate a clear, defensible approach to excavation safety.
Built With Queensland Oversight in Mind
This SWMS has been prepared to align with:
Queensland Work Health and Safety legislation
High Risk Construction Work requirements
The Excavation Work Code of Practice
Strong WHS systems and documentation are relevant to:
Site safety compliance
Principal contractor expectations
Contractor and builder licensing obligations administered by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
This document is designed to support license holders in meeting those expectations
Please ensure this document suits your jurisdiction and scope of work before purchasing. This is a digital product and refunds are not available.
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Who This SWMS Is For
Builders and Principal Contractors
Site Supervisors and Project Managers
Scaffolders and workers using scaffolding
Subcontractors undertaking residential construction works
Multi-trade residential sites with shared access and sequencing
How It Works
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Edit site details in Word or use the PDF
Review with workers and supervisors
Sign on site and proceed with the work
No subscriptions
No accounts
No ongoing admin
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Suitable for: QLD, NSW, WA, SA, Vic, Tas
Please ensure this document suits your jurisdiction and scope of work before purchasing. This is a digital product and refunds are not available.
Secure checkout • $19 AUD – Instant Download • PDF + Editable Word
Builders Beacon
This SWMS is not legal advice and is not issued, approved, or certified by the QBCC or any regulator.It is intended as a professional base document that can be reviewed and adapted to suit the specific site, scope of work, and risk profile.If you have any enquiries about a customer SWMS document with personalised content and logos etc, please don't hesitate to enter your email address above to get in contact with one of our helpful consultants.
Please ensure this document suits your jurisdiction and scope of work before purchasing. This is a digital product and refunds are not available.
Secure checkout • $19 AUD – Instant Download • PDF + Editable Word
Digital Product – No Refunds
Due to the nature of this product, all purchases made through Builders Beacon are final.This product is delivered as a digital download (editable document and PDF) and is made available immediately upon purchase. Once access is provided, we are unable to offer refunds, exchanges, or cancellations.Before purchasing, customers are encouraged to review the product description carefully to ensure the document is suitable for their needs and jurisdiction.This product is provided as a professional base document intended to be reviewed and adapted to suit the specific site, scope of work, and project requirements. It does not constitute legal advice and does not replace site-specific risk assessment or consultation.If you experience technical issues accessing your download, please contact us and we will assist with access where appropriate.
SWMS QLD is a Builders Beacon platform providing Safe Work Method Statements for Australian construction.
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