QuickSWMS generates Safe Work Method Statements specifically for Victorian tradies and contractors. Victoria is the only Australian state that does NOT use the harmonised Model WHS Act 2011 — instead, Victoria operates under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and OHS Regulations 2017. Our AI automatically applies the correct Victorian legislation to every SWMS generated for a Victorian site, referencing WorkSafe Victoria Compliance Codes rather than the Model WHS framework.
Victoria's Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 requires employers to provide and maintain a safe working environment. For high-risk construction work, the OHS Regulations 2017 require a Safe Work Method Statement before work commences. WorkSafe Victoria is the state regulator and provides Compliance Codes (the Victorian equivalent of Codes of Practice in other states). Because Victoria didn't adopt the Model WHS Act, generic SWMS templates from other states often cite the wrong legislation — which is a compliance risk. QuickSWMS automatically uses OHS Act 2004, OHS Regulations 2017, and WorkSafe Victoria guidance for all Victorian SWMS.
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Victoria uses the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 — NOT the Model WHS Act 2011 like other states. Victoria is the only jurisdiction that didn't adopt the harmonised WHS framework, so Victorian SWMS must reference OHS Act 2004 and OHS Regulations 2017 with WorkSafe Victoria Compliance Codes. This is a common mistake in SWMS templates produced by contractors from other states.
Yes. When you select Victoria as the state in the generator, QuickSWMS automatically references OHS Act 2004, OHS Regulations 2017, and WorkSafe Victoria Compliance Codes throughout the document — not the WHS Act used in other states. This is critical for compliance.
Compliance Codes are Victoria's equivalent of Codes of Practice. They provide practical guidance on meeting OHS legal duties. Major codes include Prevention of Falls in General Construction, Managing Asbestos in Workplaces, and First Aid in the Workplace. QuickSWMS references relevant Compliance Codes in every Victorian SWMS.
Anywhere in Victoria — from Melbourne CBD and suburbs through to regional areas like Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Warrnambool, Traralgon, and everywhere in between. Our AI generates SWMS for any Victorian work site and identifies the nearest hospital for emergency procedures where possible.
Working across state borders? QuickSWMS handles the legislation for every state and territory automatically.
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