This 9-page Furniture Removals Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and potential hazards associated with the delivery, collection, loading, unloading, and transportation of furniture.
 
Pre-filled and created by WHS experts, this SWMS helps you meet your WHS obligations and maintain compliance across all Australian states and territories. It’s fully editable in Microsoft Word, making it easy to customise with your company name, logo, project details, and site-specific information.
 
Designed to simplify safety management, this SWMS is suitable for businesses of all sizes and ensures your workers are equipped with the right controls to prevent incidents and injuries.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This SWMS is suitable for businesses and contractors involved in:
Furniture removal companies
Office relocation providers
Warehousing and storage facilities
Residential and commercial removalists
Logistics, freight, and delivery services
Trades and construction businesses handling furniture
Property management and relocation specialists
 
What This SWMS Covers
This template covers step-by-step activities, hazards, and control measures involved in furniture removals, including:
Planning and preparation
Conducting site-specific risk assessments
Ensuring public safety with spotters and barricades
Selecting appropriate routes for safe furniture movement
Manual handling controls
Safe lifting techniques to prevent strains and injuries
Use of trolleys, lifting straps, and dollies
Rotating tasks and incorporating rest breaks
Accessing premises
Identifying and managing trip hazards, steps, and uneven surfaces
Inspecting entry paths to avoid slips, trips, and falls
Vehicle safety and loading procedures
Ensuring delivery trucks and vans are roadworthy
Correctly loading and securing furniture to avoid damage and injury
Following fatigue management and safe driving practices
Managing pets and neighbourhood hazards
Ensuring pets are safely restrained
Communicating with homeowners to avoid injury to animals or staff
Workplace interactions and client engagement
De-escalation techniques for aggressive behaviour
Conflict resolution and bullying prevention protocols
Emergency response procedures
Location of fire-fighting equipment and first aid kits
Accident reporting and escalation protocols
Activating site emergency procedures when required
 
What’s Included in Your Template
HRCW selection table
Detailed step-by-step activity breakdowns
Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
Potential hazards and control measures
PPE requirements and usage guidelines
Plant and equipment lists
Relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
Worker training and sign-off sheet
Fully editable Microsoft Word format
 
 
This Furniture Removals SWMS template is an essential tool for safely managing your delivery and removal operations. Designed for quick editing and customisation, it helps ensure compliance while protecting your workers, clients, and the public.
 
Perfect for tenders, safety audits, and day-to-day operations, this SWMS saves you time and helps keep your business safe and compliant.
 
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