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Frankie11
After being asked by a client to modify our Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)* template, I was googling for examples and was surprised by the number of companies selling pre-written SWMS.
They've taken what can be a great tool for hazard identification and risk control and turned it into another useless piece of paperwork that tarnishes the whole idea of workplace health and safety.
Not only do they contribute nothing to making a job safer, they reinforce the view among workers and management that safety is just ticking boxes and not a genuine effort to reduce workplace incidents.
I don't know if it is laziness or ignorance that would lead someone to purchase these and be satisfied that they've fulfilled their safety obligations.
Sorry for the rant, just had to get that off my chest!
*for those who don't know, similar to a JSA or task-based risk assessment.
They've taken what can be a great tool for hazard identification and risk control and turned it into another useless piece of paperwork that tarnishes the whole idea of workplace health and safety.
Not only do they contribute nothing to making a job safer, they reinforce the view among workers and management that safety is just ticking boxes and not a genuine effort to reduce workplace incidents.
I don't know if it is laziness or ignorance that would lead someone to purchase these and be satisfied that they've fulfilled their safety obligations.
Sorry for the rant, just had to get that off my chest!
*for those who don't know, similar to a JSA or task-based risk assessment.