Post-Construction / Builder's Clean SWMS
SWMS template for post-construction / builder's clean. Covers Final clean of newly built site, sharps, debris. 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.
Post-construction builder's clean involves final detailing of newly built or renovated sites, removing construction debris, dust, sharps, and chemical residues before handover. Under WHS Regulation 2011, this work triggers High Risk Construction Work provisions where sharps, silica dust, working at heights, and hazardous chemicals are present, mandating a documented SWMS before commencement.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Puncture wounds, infection, bloodborne exposure
Silicosis, lung disease, long-term respiratory harm
Skin burns, inhalation injury, chemical sensitisation
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Wear cut-resistant gloves, P2 respirator, safety eyewear; use tongs/dustpan — never hand-pick debris.
- 2Use HEPA vacuum and wet wiping for dust; prohibit dry sweeping of silica-containing residues.
- 3Review SDS for residual chemicals; ventilate area and use chemical-resistant gloves when handling solvents.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Risk management framework for cleaning hazards
Mandatory controls for construction dust exposure
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Respirable crystalline silica from concrete, render and tile dust during final clean
Cleaning windows, light fittings and high surfaces from ladders or scaffolds
SWMS mandatory before work starts; PCBU fines exceed $30,000 for non-compliance.
What you receive
- ✓CIH-reviewed editable DOCX SWMS delivered within 24 hours
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (all 8 AU jurisdictions)
- ✓Pre-populated hazard and risk register
- ✓Worker sign-on and consultation register
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work SWMS
- WHS Regulation 2011 r49-50 — Airborne contaminants and exposure standards