This Furniture Removals Risk Assessment/JSA (Job Safety Analysis) is pre-filled and covers moving furniture out of and into clients' homes, loading the van and driving between jobs. It sets out 11 activities, from planning the move 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
Furniture removalists and moving companies
Furniture retailers with delivery and collection crews
Man-with-a-van and small delivery businesses
Appliance and whitegoods delivery drivers
Office relocation and storage businesses
A risk assessment, also called a JSA, JSEA or task risk assessment, records the hazards of a task and how you control them. If the task is part of high risk construction work, the law requires a SWMS for that work, so use our Furniture Removals SWMS instead.
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 risk assessment covers
Planning the move, including manual handling, public safety and transport risks
Access to premises with trip hazards, uneven ground and wet surfaces
Pets at the property, including restraint, trips and bites or scratches
Tracking workers in the neighbourhood so you can respond quickly in an emergency
Face-to-face dealings with clients, including intimidation and aggression
Manual handling of furniture into and out of homes, including repetitive lifting and technique
Loading the van without dropping furniture or straining workers
Driving to and from clients' homes, including fatigue, distraction and bad weather
Housekeeping of debris and damaged packaging during loading and unloading
Post-work inspection, load security and reporting faults after delivery
Emergency response to a vehicle accident, manual handling injury, fire or property damage
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 11 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist
Plant and equipment list covering the truck or van, furniture trolleys, dollies and lifting straps
Materials such as packing blankets, straps and shrink-wrap, plus daily pre-start checks for vehicles and handling aids
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Further controls action plan to track anything still to be done
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a risk assessment 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 workplace and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, an action plan, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
Comes with a step-by-step implementation guide
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, area and site details.
Check it suits your workplace 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 or a risk assessment for furniture removals?
No. Furniture removals isn't high risk construction work, so a SWMS isn't a legal requirement. You still have to manage the risks, including manual handling injuries and driver fatigue, and a risk assessment or JSA is a practical way to record how. Clients, insurers and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Does it cover aggressive clients?
Yes. It includes face-to-face dealings with clients, covering physical and emotional intimidation and aggression towards workers, along with tracking workers so you can respond quickly if something goes wrong.
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.
