This Cleaning and Sanitising Dining Room Facilities SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers cleaning and sanitising dining rooms and eating areas. It sets out 9 activities, from the daily pre-start meeting to emergency response, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Cafes, restaurants and hotel dining rooms
Clubs, pubs and function centres
Contract cleaning companies servicing dining areas
Workplace canteens and lunchrooms
Camp and accommodation services contractors
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of hospitality and cleaning businesses use one as the written risk assessment for a task, the same way others use a JSA or Safe Work Procedure.
Use it to
Show clients, insurers and auditors how you manage the risks
Apply for tenders, contracts and supplier panels
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and train them in the task
What this SWMS covers
Daily pre-start meeting on other crews and new hazards
Cleaning and sanitising: faulty equipment, stepladder falls, fumes and repetitive tasks
Skin, eye and inhalation exposure to sanitisers during spraying
Electric shock from powered cleaning equipment in wet areas
Tagging out equipment that isn't fit for use
Spills and runoff onto floors, drains and public areas
Chemical spills and burns during sanitising
Working alone or after hours, including aggression, being locked in and no phone coverage
Emergency response to chemical exposure, slips, electrical faults or fire
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 9 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Plant and equipment list, maintenance checks and the training each worker needs
Materials list covering sanitisers, detergents, spray and wipe solutions and disinfectants
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for cleaning and sanitising dining rooms?
No. Cleaning and sanitising dining rooms isn't high risk construction work, so a SWMS isn't a legal requirement. You still have to manage the risks, including chemical exposure and working alone after hours, and a SWMS is a practical way to record how. Clients, insurers and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
