Creating a new SWMS

How to create a SWMS from scratch, with a fresh SafetyCheck document.

1. Add document

From the Documents tab, select the ‘Add’ button to create a new SWMS document.

Adding a new SWMS

2. Create document

Add a Document Name, then select ‘Create Document’.

Creating a SWMS

3. Details section

Fill out key information in the Details section. All fields should be filled out.

How to add details to a SWMS

4. Tasks & Risks

Fill out key information in the Tasks & Risks section. This section covers all your job steps, related risks and ratings, control measures you’ve put in place, residual risk and the person responsible for that measure.

You can add risks manually, or from templates or your existing documents.  

How to add a new risk to a SWMS

5. PPE and others

The sections for PPE, Emergency Procedures and Communication & Consultation are similar to Tasks & Risks in that they are important and must be relevant to the work you’re undertaking.

You can add them manually, or pre-fill them from templates or your existing documents. 

How to add PPE to a SWMS

How it works

Choose the topic below to help you get started.

Create a new SWMS

How to create a SWMS from scratch using SafetyCheck.

Use a SWMS template

How to create a SWMS document from a pre-filled SafetyCheck template.

Copy an old SWMS

How to create a SWMS using one of your existing SWMS documents.

Add licenses and insurances

How to add and share your licenses and insurances on SafetyCheck.

Manage your team

How to add your team and their licenses on SafetyCheck to share with clients.

Request signatures

How to request digital signatures for your SWMS register.

Share a digital SWMS

How to share a digital SWMS with a client on SafetyCheck.

Share a pdf SWMS

How to share a PDF SWMS document with a client using SafetyCheck.

Add your logo

How to add your business logo to digital SWMS on SafetyCheck.

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