This 35-page Subfloor Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and potential hazards associated with installing subfloor systems, including stumps, bearers, joists, flooring, and insulation.
 
Pre-filled and ready to use, this SWMS has been developed by WHS experts to help you meet your legal obligations and maintain compliance with Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation. Suitable for use across all Australian states and territories, it’s fully editable and easy to customise with your company name, logo, and site-specific details.
 
Whether you’re working on residential, commercial, or industrial projects, this SWMS provides the procedures, controls, and risk management strategies you need to keep your workers safe and meet tender or audit requirements.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This SWMS is ideal for businesses and contractors involved in:
Building and construction companies
Carpentry and flooring contractors
Civil works and site preparation specialists
Residential and commercial builders
Renovation and fit-out specialists
Warehousing and logistics operators managing subfloor installations
 
What This SWMS Covers
This template includes detailed safety controls, step-by-step procedures, and risk management measures for subfloor installation activities, including:
Planning & Site Preparation
Site inductions, pre-start checklists, and risk assessments
Identifying and communicating site-specific hazards
Marking exclusion zones and setting up pedestrian-restricted areas
Unloading & Setting Up Equipment
Safe unloading techniques using team lifting and mechanical aids
Using gloves and PPE to prevent cuts, abrasions, and crush injuries
Ensuring correct equipment setup and site housekeeping
Working Near Plant & Mobile Equipment
Separation of workers from moving plant
Use of UHF radios, spotters, and reversing protocols
Traffic control measures and exclusion zones
Installation of Stumps, Bearers & Joists
Safe use of crane trucks, nail guns, drills, and power tools
Manual handling techniques to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
Correct positioning of materials to reduce overreaching
Flooring & Insulation Installation
Safe cutting practices using festool saws and Stanley knives
Handling adhesives (Liquid Nails) and managing fumes with SDS compliance
Using staple guns and air compressors safely with RCD protection
Dust & Silica Exposure Controls
Implementing wet-cutting methods and HEPA-filtered vacuum extraction
Use of P2 respirators and dust suppression systems
Isolating work areas to protect other workers
Electrical & Environmental Safety
RCD compliance and equipment tagging in accordance with AS/NZS 3760
Waste segregation, spill prevention, and environmental protection
Emergency response protocols and site-specific controls
 
What’s Included in Your Template
Detailed step-by-step procedures and control measures
Hazard identification and risk assessment guidelines
HRCW (High Risk Construction Work) selection table
PPE requirements
Plant and equipment lists with maintenance requirements
Relevant WHS legislation, codes of practice, and standards
Worker sign-off sheet for compliance tracking
Fully editable Microsoft Word format
 
 
This Subfloor Installation SWMS is an essential tool for helping to protect your workers and ensuring WHS compliance. Perfect for tenders, safety audits, and day-to-day site operations, it saves you time while helping your business stay safe, efficient, and compliant.
 
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