Gary’s Safety Tips 
Hey there, my friends! Today I want to talk about something that’s super important for every business out there – Safe Work Method Statements, or SWMS for short.
Now, I know what you might be thinking – “Gary, that sounds boring. Why do we need to bother with that?” But let me tell you, my friends, SWMS are absolutely essential if you want to keep your workplace safe and avoid any nasty accidents or injuries.
So, let’s break it down. A SWMS is basically a written plan that outlines the safest way to perform a particular task. It includes things like the steps involved, the potential hazards and risks, and the control measures that need to be put in place to keep everyone safe.
Now, I know some of you might be thinking “But Gary, we’ve been doing this job for years, we don’t need a piece of paper telling us what to do.” But the truth is, accidents can happen to anyone, no matter how experienced they are. And having a written plan in place can help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and knows exactly what they need to do to stay safe.
So, if you’re a business owner or manager, it’s your responsibility to make sure that your employees are trained on SWMS and know how to implement them. This might involve providing some initial training sessions to get everyone up to speed, as well as regular refresher courses to make sure that the information stays fresh in everyone’s minds.
Now, I know what some of you might be thinking – “Gary, we don’t have time for all that training. We’ve got work to do!” But let me tell you, my friends, taking the time to properly train your employees on SWMS is an investment in their safety and wellbeing. And it’s also an investment in your business, because it can help to prevent accidents and injuries that could end up costing you a lot of money in the long run.
So, how do you go about providing training on SWMS? Well, there are a few different approaches you can take.
One option is to bring in an external training provider who specialises in workplace safety. They can provide customised training sessions that are tailored to your specific industry and the tasks that your employees perform. This can be a great option if you don’t have the in-house expertise to provide the training yourself.
Another option is to provide the training in-house. This might involve having a designated safety officer who is responsible for overseeing SWMS implementation and providing training to employees as needed. You could also provide online training resources that employees can access whenever they need a refresher.
Whatever approach you take, it’s important to make sure that the training is engaging, interactive, and relevant to the tasks that your employees perform. You want to make sure that everyone understands the importance of SWMS and knows how to implement them in their day-to-day work.
Now, I know that providing training on SWMS might seem like just another item on your to-do list. But let me tell you, my friends, it’s absolutely crucial if you want to keep your workplace safe and avoid any nasty accidents or injuries. So, take the time to invest in your employees’ safety and wellbeing – it’s an investment that will pay off in the long run.
Cheers,
