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• Working at Height
• Roadwork
• Excavation
• Confined Space
• Electrical Work
• Asbestos
• Mobile Operations
• Demolition
• Hazardous Chemicals
• Extreme Temperatures

Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) are formal documents used in Australia to outline the high-risk construction work activities to be undertaken, the hazards and risks arising from these activities, and the measures to be put in place to control the risks. They are a key part of Australia's work health and safety regulations, particularly in the construction industry.

In other jurisdictions, similar documents serve comparable purposes:

• United States: Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) are used to break down job tasks, identify associated hazards, and outline preventive measures.
• Canada: Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Safe Work Procedures (SWP) are commonly used, varying slightly by province.
• United Kingdom: Method Statements, often used in conjunction with Risk Assessments, serve a similar function to SWMS.
• New Zealand: Task Analysis or Job Safety Analysis (JSA) are used, which are very similar to Australia's SWMS.

While the specific requirements and terminology may differ, the core purpose remains consistent across jurisdictions: to systematically identify hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures to ensure worker safety in high-risk activities.