This Mopping SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers mopping floors with cleaning chemicals, buckets and wet floor signs. It covers 8 activities, from the pre-start check to post-work handover and 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
Commercial cleaning businesses and contract cleaners
Cafes, restaurants and hospitality venues
Retail stores and shopping centres
Offices, schools and facility managers
Strata and building maintenance companies
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of 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
Information on new or introduced hazards in the area
Filling buckets, with chemical fumes, splashes and back strain
Wet floor signs and spill control to protect the public
Electric shock from water near power points, cords and appliances
Slips, trips, falls and manual handling while mopping
Packing up safely at the end of the task
Disposing of contaminated wastewater and chemical residues
Post-work check so wet floors and equipment aren't left unattended
Emergency response to slips, chemical splash, electric shock or fire
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 8 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, cleaning chemicals, maintenance checks and training
In-service testing of electrical equipment such as fans, vacuums and floor dryers
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 mopping?
No. Mopping floors isn't high risk construction work, so a SWMS isn't a legal requirement. You still have to manage the risks, such as slips on wet floors and chemical splashes, 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.
