SafeInstall — Free pre-start & SWMS for security installers

1Job

Your name Site address

More details (optional)

Business name Job / work order no. Date & time Site photo

2Today's job involves…

Going into the ceiling / roof space

Any other fall risk over 2 mRoof, tall ladder, stairwell, external wall

Drilling or cutting where there may be asbestosPre-1990 building: fibro, old eaves, meter boards

Any 240V work

3Checks

Anything else on this site? (optional)

4Sign

By signing I confirm the checks above are done, the controls are in place, and I'll stop work if conditions change or something isn't safe.

5Send a copy to

Your email Send a copy to (optional)

New job — clear this pre-start (keeps your details)

Do this once, then reuse it. A ready-made SWMS for the high-risk work security installers commonly do. Fill in your details, check it suits how you work, sign it and save it to your phone. The daily pre-start covers anything different on each site.

1Your details

Business name Your name Phone

Site / principal contractor (optional)

Workplace location Principal contractor

2Work covered

Untick anything you never do. Tap Review to see or edit the hazards and controls.

3Workers & sign

Who'll be working under this SWMS? (one per line)

By signing I confirm I've reviewed this SWMS, it reflects how the work will be done, and the workers listed have read it and been consulted.

4Send a copy to

Your email Send a copy to (optional)

Free official guidance. Victorian sources first — if you work in another state, check your own state regulator.

SWMS templates & guides

WorkSafe Victoria — SWMS templateOfficial blank template plus guidance WorkSafe Victoria — About SWMSWhen you need one and what goes in it Safe Work Australia — Interactive SWMS toolStep-by-step guide to preparing and using a SWMS Master Builders NSW — Working in ceiling spaces (PDF)Checklist, rescue plan and sample SWMS

Ceiling spaces & falls

WorkSafe Victoria — Falls through plaster ceilings WorkSafe WA — Working in roof spacesCovers security system installers WorkSafe Victoria — Ladders and preventing falls

Electrical

WorkSafe Queensland — Electrical risks in ceiling spaces SafeWork SA — Working in ceiling spaces Energy Safe Victoria

Asbestos & heat

WorkSafe Victoria — Asbestos safety basics Asbestos in VictoriaWhere asbestos is found, identification tool WorkSafe Victoria — Preventing heat illness

Need advice?

WorkSafe Victoria Advisory Service: 1800 136 089

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Privacy

SafeInstall doesn't collect your information or use it for anything. What you enter stays on your device. Your name and contact details are saved in this browser so you don't have to retype them. Job answers, signatures and photos aren't saved once you start a new job. When you tap Send, the PDF and summary are emailed to the addresses you enter through our email delivery service (Resend). We don't keep a copy or use them for anything else; the delivery service keeps short-term sending records. Our web host (Netlify) keeps standard visit logs, such as IP addresses, like any website.