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Construction Site Clean-Up SWMS

Post-construction clean β€” debris removal, dust extraction, final detail clean of fittings, glass, and floors. Includes coordination with active trades, PPE for construction site, waste skip loading.

βš–οΈWHS Regulation 2025 & Codes of Practice β€” legally binding from 1 July 2026 (s26A)
πŸ‘·Reviewed by certified occupational health and safety professionals
πŸ—ΊοΈState-specific variants for all 8 Australian jurisdictions
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Post-construction clean-up involving debris removal, dust extraction, and detail cleaning alongside active trades. Triggers WHS Regulation 2025 construction work duties and SWMS requirements under Part 6.4.

Hazards identified

3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.

Construction dust (silica, MDF, gyprock)HIGH

Silicosis, lung disease

Manual handling debris and skip loadingHIGH

Musculoskeletal injury

Struck-by tools from active tradesHIGH

Head and crush injuries

Control measures

Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination β†’ substitution β†’ isolation β†’ engineering β†’ administrative β†’ PPE.

  1. 1H-class HEPA vacuum and wet methods per AS/NZS 60335.2.69 for dust.
  2. 2Two-person lifts above 16kg; mechanical aids for skip loading.
  3. 3Hard hat, hi-vis, steel-cap boots; isolate from active trade zones.

Applicable Codes of Practice

WHS Regulation 2011 r.291βš– Legally binding Β· 1 Jul 2026

Construction work SWMS mandatory before commencement.

Model CoP: Construction Work

Site coordination and clean-up duties.

High-Risk Construction Work triggered

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Work on a construction site with powered mobile plant

Clean-up occurs alongside active trades operating plant and tools.

Legal consequence

No SWMS before work: $9,000 PCBU fine.

What you receive

  • βœ“Editable DOCX template β€” Microsoft Word compatible
  • βœ“State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/WA/TAS/NT/ACT)
  • βœ“Hazard register with risk ratings + controls
  • βœ“Worker sign-on register and pre-start checklist

Related legislation

  • WHS Act 2011 (model)
  • WHS Regulation 2025
  • Code of Practice β€” Hazardous Manual Tasks
What's in this SWMS

Document details

Regulation
WHS Regulation 2025, Schedule 1 β€” High Risk Construction Work
HRCW Category
Construction site hazards, manual handling, dust
Hazards Identified
8 hazards with controls
Format
Editable DOCX (Microsoft Word)
Author
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Delivery
Instant download after payment