Kevin,
They are poor for the because they tend to be very generic for a range of tasks, they list a range of PPE but not that which is specific to the task, they ask that staff have the appropriate licenses / permits to operate / certificate but again nothing specific to the task.
Each particular activity / process within a task is not spelt out. For example at the beginning there is a list of all the PPE gear (same for every job - vest, gloves, steel cap boots etc.) but the SWMS doesn't specify in all cases what PPE to use.
This, to my mind leaves the decision as to just what to use in the eye of the user -
"gee I didn't know I had to wear a hard hat / gloves".
The SWMS should list each part of a task, the hazards, risks and what can and should be done to prevent injury.
One SWMS that springs to mind deals with using a boat and it is really generic. Something along the lines of:
Take boat to water - ensure trailer attached to vehicle properly.
Launch boat - wear PFD
Do tasks
Retrieve boat.
And this SWMS like all the others, does mention the licences, permits etc required but doesn't mention anything specific to this particular task, That is a bit brief but I cannot remember all of it but gives you the gist
As far as Induction is concerned, there is a general staff induction which all staff get. I am what is described as 'indoor' staff - ie not out on the tools although I am involved in Project Management and do see what is going on. I do not know what induction training 'outdoor' staff get.
I did show some concern when I saw what I thought were unsafe practices going on and went about dealing with it the wrong way - ouch - steep learning curve.
Sorry for the long winded reply
Kym
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