Building / Pre-Purchase Inspection SWMS
SWMS template for building / pre-purchase inspection. Covers Roof access, subfloor, structural review.. 8-state AU coverage, CIH-reviewed editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Pre-purchase building inspections involve roof access, subfloor crawl space entry, and structural review of residential and commercial properties. This work triggers WHS Regulation 2011 r291 High Risk Construction Work provisions where inspectors work above 2 metres or enter confined subfloor spaces, requiring a documented SWMS before commencement.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Serious injury or fatality from height
Asphyxiation, entrapment, biological exposure
Crush injury, falls through surfaces
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Use roof anchor or ladder bracket; harness compliant with AS/NZS 1891 above 2m.
- 2Test subfloor atmosphere; maintain external observer; carry torch and dust mask P2.
- 3Sound-test flooring before loading; refuse access to visibly compromised structures.
Applicable Codes of Practice
HRCW — work at heights over 2m requires SWMS
Harness selection, inspection and use during roof access
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Roof access for tile, gutter and flashing inspection exceeds 2m height threshold.
Subfloor crawl spaces with restricted entry meet confined space classification under r5.
SWMS mandatory before work starts; PCBU fines exceed $30,000 for non-compliance.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template — fully customisable
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (8 AU jurisdictions)
- ✓Pre-populated hazard and risk register
- ✓Worker sign-on and consultation register
Related legislation
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011
- Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces