What is a SWMS and When Do I Need One in Australia?
A plain-English guide to Safe Work Method Statements: what they are, when the law requires one and what can happen if you do not have one on site.
25 September 2026
Home / Blog
WHS compliance resources
Practical guides and plain-English explanations of WHS obligations for small businesses and contractors across Australia.
High Risk Construction Work Categories Explained
Which construction activities are classed as high risk construction work and legally require a SWMS? A plain-English walkthrough for tradies and subcontractors.
24 September 2026
What WHS Documents Does a Subcontractor Need in Australia?
A practical guide to the safety documents subcontractors are commonly asked for, and which ones the law actually requires.
23 September 2026
When is a WHS Management Plan Legally Required?
Principal contractors on construction projects worth $250,000 or more must prepare a WHS management plan before work starts (Victoria uses a different threshold and plan). Here is what it must contain.
22 September 2026
Psychosocial Hazard Obligations for Australian Businesses in 2026
Australian businesses now have express legal obligations to identify, assess and control psychosocial hazards. Here is what that means and what to have in place.
21 September 2026
How to Pass a Tier 1 Contractor Prequalification in Australia
Prequalification is where many small businesses miss out on larger contracts. Here is the safety documentation Tier 1 builders commonly look for, and how to prepare it.
20 September 2026
Want it done for you?
We write tailored WHS documents so you can get back on the tools.