If you've ever written a SWMS at 9:40pm with one eye open and the other eye judging your life choices, this one’s for you.
We just launched the SWMS Generator inside Smart Tools. It helps you turn rough site notes into a practical Safe Work Method Statement you can actually use on site.
No fluff. No legal-sounding waffle. Just clear hazards, controls, PPE, emergency steps, and worker sign-off laid out in a format your crew can follow.
Why we built it
Most tradies don’t struggle with the work. They struggle with the paperwork after the work (or right before pre-start when everyone is waiting).
- You know the risks, but writing them cleanly takes time.
- Generic templates are bulky and often not site-specific.
- Rushed SWMS docs lead to vague controls like “use appropriate PPE” (which helps nobody).
The SWMS Generator solves that by giving you a proper first draft in minutes, based on your actual job details.
What it does
- Identifies likely high-risk construction categories.
- Breaks work into job steps with hazards and controls.
- Suggests practical PPE and emergency procedures.
- Builds a clean worker sign-off section.
- Outputs a client/site-ready SWMS you can copy, share, or export.
Important note
This tool gives you a strong draft fast, but you still need to review it for your specific site before use. Think “very helpful leading hand”, not “set and forget”.
How to use it (quick version)
- Open Smart Tools → SWMS Generator.
- Add project/site details, trade type, work description, and site conditions.
- Click Generate SWMS.
- Review the hazards and controls, then adjust if needed.
- Copy/share instantly, or export on Pro.
Pro tip: the better your work description, the better your SWMS output. Two extra lines of context can save ten edits later.
Free vs Pro
- Free: Use the SWMS Generator and generate full SWMS outputs.
- Pro: Download as PDF or Word (.docx), useful for sending to builders, site files, and formal records.
“Do I still need to meet WHS requirements?”
Yes. Always. This tool helps you produce a practical draft quickly, but compliance is still on the business doing the work.
If you want the official SafeWork NSW guidance on preparing a SWMS, start here: Prepare a Safe Work Method Statement (SafeWork NSW).
Bottom line
The SWMS Generator is built to save you time, reduce blank-page headaches, and make your documentation clearer before boots hit the work zone.
If you want to try it now, jump into Smart Tools. If you want PDF/Word exports, check pricing plans for Pro access.