The obligation
A safe work method statement (SWMS) must be prepared before high risk construction work involved in demolition starts.
Construction work, including demolition work, involving a risk of a person falling more than 2 metres is high risk construction work, and a PCBU must ensure a relevant SWMS is prepared before it commences. Construction work on or near energised electrical installations or services is also high risk construction work requiring a SWMS before it commences.
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- What
- A safe work method statement (SWMS) must be prepared before high risk construction work involved in demolition starts.
- Source
- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Safe work method statement before high risk demolition work is a WHS requirement set out in Demolition work (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Demolition work > SWMS.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Safe work method statement before high risk demolition work is a WHS obligation under Demolition work (WA). In short, A safe work method statement (SWMS) must be prepared before high risk construction work involved in demolition starts.
What changed recently?
Safe work method statement before high risk demolition work was last updated on 9 October 2026.
