What is SWMS with Risk Matrix
This new report goes beyond the basics of a standard (SWMS). With a built-in Risk Matrix, you can better assess the likelihood and impact of potential hazards and demonstrate exactly how you're reducing risk on-site.
A Risk Matrix enables you to evaluate the identified hazard risks and the controls you put in place based on two key factors:
Likelihood – How likely is it that someone could be harmed?
Consequence – How severe would that harm be if it occurred?
Who can use this?
Australia only:
If you have a Premium or Complete Plan, you can create and manage SWMS with Risk Matrix using both the App and the Hub.
or
If you are scanning into a Project Plus site, it will unlock SWMS with Risk Matrix for the following plans:
- Free
- Standard users
How to create a SWMS with Risk Matrix:
1. Open the HazardCo App and find "SWMS with Risk Matrix"
- You can find this on the Home screen when you scroll down
- OR tap "Create" at the bottom right, then select from the list
2. Choose to create a new or use a template (if one has already been saved)
3. Specify the:
- Site location
- Work activity
- Principal Contractor (optional)
- Person responsible for ensuring SWMS are followed and reviewed
- Company ABN (optional)
4. Select the High-Risk Construction Work involved
5. Use the (+) icon to add or create a Work Task Step
6. Write the description of the Work Task Step
7. Select your hazards that are present
a. You can create custom hazards using the (+) icon
8. Use the sliders to indicate the initial risk ratings for the consequences and the likelihood/probability
9. Select any controls to be put in place for those hazards
a. You can create custom controls for any custom hazards you created previously
10. Use the sliders to indicate the revised risk ratings with the controls in place for the consequences and the likelihood/probability
11. Save the work task step and repeat steps 5-10, for each additional step in the work activity
12. Select any PPE required to carry out the work
13. Review your SWMS before signing and saving it.
14. After signing, you can also save your SWMS with Risk Matrix as a new template if you wish to use the information entered again in the future, as well as add any additional signatures
