These documents are similar to the Work Instruction as they provide the “How To” methodology but the document has an important distinction from any other. It identifies the Hazards, Assesses and rates the Risks, categorises the Risk into 4 classes and offers the Control method.

Following extracts of MINC Risk Services Safe Work Method Statement (S.W.M.S.)

• The Task to be performed
• The representative that has prepared the S.W.M.S.
• The client acceptance signature
• The Skills, Training & Plant Requirements for this task

Under Section 2, this first page highlights;

• The stage of activity – in this case Pre Commencement
• The Risk Class – High, Medium or Low
• 4 Risk Categories – Safety, Quality, Environmental and Financial
• The Risk Control Methods
• The introduction of “Hold Points” – project must not proceed until sign off.

Depending on the particular project there will be several pages involved in this section.

The second page deals with the related documents that need consideration for this task, such as;

• Engineering Certificates, Government approvals etc,
• Regulations, Advisory Standards, Codes of Practice, etc
• Associated procedure and work instruction documents

Section 3 continues to identify;

• The Plant and Equipment which will be used and
• The safety and maintenance frequency.

The final section 4 covers the requirement for all persons working on this task to be identified and sign off to having the skills and training necessary to complete the work.

The list and combination are extensive. With each combined service receive a minimum 10% discount off the total services fee.

MINC Risk Services look forward to helping answer your questions and developing your business to the new highs in the area of Health & Safety.