Safe Work Procedures

What is this about?	A safe work procedure (SWP) is a written instruction outlining the preferred method of performing a task/activity, outlining potential hazards and associated controls measures to be applied.
Who has to do it?	Anyone undertaking activities that include risk to health and safety.
Why am I required to do this?	To prevent workplace incidents and injuries.
When do I have to do this?	When a risk assessment identifies the need or where the task involves a risk score of extreme, high or medium.
What do I do?	1. Observe the task and record the sequence of basic job steps. 2. Assess potential hazards of each step. 3. Suggest ways of eliminating and controlling the hazards.
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What is a safe work procedure (SWP)?

A safe work procedure or SWP is a written instruction outlining the preferred method of performing a task/activity whilst emphasising ways to minimise any risk(s) of harm. A SWP outlines the potential hazards and associated controls measures to be applied.