Excavation & Trenching SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement)

A professionally prepared, QLD-compliant Safe Work Method Statement for excavation and trenching works.
Designed to support WHS compliance and licensed contractor obligations in Queensland.

Secure checkout • $19 AUD – Instant Download • Editable Word + PDF

Built for Queensland WHS Requirements

Designed for real excavation work in Queensland.
Written with WHS legislation and contractor licensing obligations in mind.
Structured for site use, audits, and principal contractor review.

What This SWMS Provides:

Excavation & Trenching SWMS
For use in Queensland and other Australian states

Covers excavation, trenching, plant interaction, underground services, and public interface

Clear tables to reduce paperwork and improve site understanding

Includes:✔ Editable Word version✔ Locked PDF version

Paperwork failures can become licensing problems

Poor safety documentation doesn’t just slow down work — it can:

  • Trigger site directions or investigations

  • Be raised during audits or disputes

  • Reflect on a contractor or builder’s fitness to hold a licence

This SWMS is available to help contractors and builders demonstrate a clear, defensible approach to excavation safety.

Built With Queensland Oversight in Mind

This SWMS has been prepared to align with:

  • Queensland Work Health and Safety legislation

  • High Risk Construction Work requirements

  • The Excavation Work Code of Practice

Strong WHS systems and documentation are relevant to:

  • Site safety compliance

  • Principal contractor expectations

  • Contractor and builder licensing obligations administered by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)

This document is designed to support license holders in meeting those expectations

Please ensure this document suits your jurisdiction and scope of work before purchasing. This is a digital product and refunds are not available.

Secure checkout • $19 AUD – Instant Download • Editable Word + PDF

Who This SWMS Is For

  • QBCC-licensed builders

  • Excavation and trenching contractors

  • Landscapers undertaking excavation works

  • Civil subcontractors

  • Anyone responsible for managing excavation activities on site

How It Works

  • Purchase and download instantly

  • Edit site details in Word or use the PDF

  • Review with workers and supervisors

  • Sign on site and proceed with the work

No subscriptions
No accounts
No ongoing admin

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Suitable for: QLD, NSW, WA, SA, Vic, Tas

Please ensure this document suits your jurisdiction and scope of work before purchasing. This is a digital product and refunds are not available.

Secure checkout • $19 AUD – Instant Download • Editable Word + PDF

Builders Beacon

This SWMS is not legal advice and is not issued, approved, or certified by the QBCC or any regulator.It is intended as a professional base document that can be reviewed and adapted to suit the specific site, scope of work, and risk profile.If you have any enquiries about a customer SWMS document with personalised content and logos etc, please don't hesitate to enter your email address above to get in contact with one of our helpful consultants.

Please ensure this document suits your jurisdiction and scope of work before purchasing. This is a digital product and refunds are not available.

Secure checkout • $19 AUD – Instant Download • Editable Word + PDF

Digital Product – No Refunds

Due to the nature of this product, all purchases made through Builders Beacon are final.This product is delivered as a digital download (editable document and PDF) and is made available immediately upon purchase. Once access is provided, we are unable to offer refunds, exchanges, or cancellations.Before purchasing, customers are encouraged to review the product description carefully to ensure the document is suitable for their needs and jurisdiction.This product is provided as a professional base document intended to be reviewed and adapted to suit the specific site, scope of work, and project requirements. It does not constitute legal advice and does not replace site-specific risk assessment or consultation.If you experience technical issues accessing your download, please contact us and we will assist with access where appropriate.

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