This 10-page Cleaning (Offices, Carpets, and Venues) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with general cleaning activities, including office, carpet, and venue cleaning. It details the necessary safety procedures to protect workers and others from potential risks such as chemical exposure, manual handling injuries, slips, trips, falls, and electrical hazards during cleaning tasks.
 
Pre-filled, ready to use, and created by WHS experts, this SWMS helps you meet your WHS obligations and maintain compliance. It is suitable for all Australian states and territories and comes in a fully editable Microsoft Word format so you can easily customise it with your company name, logo, and site-specific details.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This SWMS is ideal for businesses and contractors involved in:
Commercial office cleaning
Carpet and upholstery cleaning
Venue and events cleaning services
Strata and property maintenance
Facilities management companies
General cleaning and sanitisation providers
 
What This SWMS Covers
Planning and preparing for cleaning activities
PPE requirements for safe handling of chemicals and equipment
Safe use of cleaning machinery and carpet cleaning machines
Working at heights when using ladders and step stools
Managing exposure to hazardous substances and chemicals
Handling and disposing of sharps safely
Preventing slips, trips, and falls in wet environments
Housekeeping and maintaining a safe work area
Emergency procedures and incident response
 
What’s Included in Your Template
HRCW Selection Table (if applicable)
Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
Step-by-step procedures and safety controls
Detailed list of possible hazards and control measures
PPE requirements and correct usage
Plant and equipment checklist
Relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
Worker sign-off page for compliance verification
 
This SWMS template for Cleaning (Offices, Carpets, and Venues) is an invaluable tool for quickly and effectively documenting your WHS systems. Designed for swift editing and customisation, it adapts easily to your operational needs - making it an essential part of your safety management toolkit.
 
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