Services · SWMS
SWMS writing for Victorian builders & trades
Site-specific Safe Work Method Statements that your crew can follow and the principal contractor will accept – written fast by a qualified WHS professional.
📍 Melbourne-based · working with businesses Australia-wide (remote)
Who it’s for
- Trades and subcontractors starting on a new site
- Builders who need SWMS for high-risk construction work
- Businesses whose SWMS keep getting rejected by principal contractors
- Contractors moving into new types of work
Problems we fix
- Generic SWMS bought online that do not match the job
- SWMS rejected at site induction
- No one in the business with time to write them
- Old SWMS that do not reflect current regulations or controls
What’s included
What every SWMS includes
High-risk construction work
Covers the activities defined in the OHS Regulations 2017 (Vic).
- Work at height over 2 metres
- Excavation, trenching and work near services
- Work near powerlines, traffic or mobile plant
- Demolition, confined spaces and other listed work
Hazards and controls
Step-by-step, using the hierarchy of controls.
- Job broken into clear steps
- Hazards and risks for each step
- Controls in plain English
- How controls will be checked on site
Site-specific details
Written for your site, not a template.
- Site layout, access and exclusion zones
- Plant, equipment and PPE
- Permits and licences required
- Emergency and rescue arrangements
Sign-off and review
Ready to use and easy to keep current.
- Worker sign-on sheet
- Review triggers and version control
- Editable Word file you own
- Toolbox talk to brief your crew (optional)
How it works
How it works
- Send the job detailsScope, site address, photos and the plant you will use.
- We write itA site-specific SWMS, with the turnaround confirmed in your quote.
- You reviewOne round of changes so it matches how your crew works.
- Brief your crewSign-on sheet included; add a toolbox talk if you want us to deliver it.
Why OHS Talks
- Written by a qualified ISO lead auditor and WHS professional
- Built for Victorian OHS law, not copied from another state
- Plain English that crews can follow
- Part of a full WHS system if and when you need one
Packages
Clear starting prices
Single SWMS
Fast turnaround, confirmed in your quote
- One site-specific SWMS for a high-risk construction task
- Written from your job details and photos
- Editable Word file under document control
- One round of changes
WHS Starter
1–2 weeks
- WHS policy and risk register
- 5 core forms and an induction checklist
- 2 site-specific SWMS
- Editable Word files under document control
WHS System
4–6 weeks
- Everything in WHS Starter
- ISO 45001-aligned manual and procedures
- All registers and an emergency plan
- Up to 5 SWMS
- Rollout session with your team
Ongoing WHS support from $1,250/month (minimum 6 months): document control, incident reviews, a monthly site visit and audit preparation. Standalone internal or gap audit from $1,650 per standard. Two or more standards as one integrated system are quoted; ISO 27001 usually takes 4–6 months. Prices include GST and are starting prices. Timeframes depend on scope – every business is different. Monthly programs run under a written agreement with a fixed monthly fee. Travel, permits and approvals are charged at actual cost. Every job starts with a free 20-minute scoping call and a written quote.
Typical timeframes
| Package | Usual timeframe |
|---|---|
| Single SWMS | Confirmed in your quote |
| WHS Starter (2 SWMS) | 1–2 weeks |
| WHS System (up to 5 SWMS) | 4–6 weeks |
FAQs
Common questions
When do I need a SWMS?
In Victoria, a SWMS is required before any high-risk construction work starts, such as work at height over 2 metres, excavation, or work near traffic or powerlines.
How fast can you write one?
We confirm the turnaround in your quote. Tell us your start date and we will work to it where we can.
How much does a SWMS cost?
A single site-specific SWMS starts at $390. WHS Starter, which includes 2 site-specific SWMS and core WHS documents, starts at $1,650.
Will the principal contractor accept it?
We write to the standard most principal contractors expect and include their specific requirements if you send them.
Can you also run the toolbox talk?
Yes – on-site toolbox talks start at $390 for up to 20 workers.
Need a SWMS this week?
Send us the job details and we will come back with a price the same day.
This page is general information, not legal advice. OHS Talks Pty Ltd · ABN 96 702 010 964.