Commercial Carpet Cleaning SWMS
SWMS template for commercial carpet cleaning. Covers Hot water extraction, encapsulation, electrical safety.. 8-state AU coverage, CIH-reviewed editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.
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Commercial carpet cleaning using hot water extraction and encapsulation methods in occupied workplaces. Combines pressurised hot water, chemical detergents and 240V electrical equipment across wet floors. WHS Act 2011 s19 requires PCBUs to provide a documented SWMS controlling chemical, electrical and slip hazards before commencing work.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Electrocution, cardiac arrest, fatality
Dermatitis, respiratory irritation, eye damage
Falls, fractures, soft-tissue injuries
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Test and tag all electrical equipment; use 30mA RCD protection on every circuit per AS/NZS 3760.
- 2Review SDS, wear nitrile gloves and splash goggles, ventilate area during chemical mixing and application.
- 3Erect wet floor signage at all approaches; restrict pedestrian access until carpet dry to touch.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Governs SDS, labelling and exposure control for cleaning chemicals.
Test-and-tag requirements for portable electrical cleaning equipment.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template pre-populated for commercial carpet cleaning
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule covering all 8 Australian jurisdictions
- ✓Hazard register with risk matrix scoring and residual risk ratings
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation and acknowledgement records
Related legislation
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 r36-38 — Hierarchy of control
- WHS Regulation 2011 r150 — Electrical safety at workplaces