Commercial Kitchen Fit-Out (New) SWMS
SWMS template for commercial kitchen fit-out (new). Covers Multi-trade kitchen build, gas + drainage + extraction.. 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.
New commercial kitchen fit-out involving coordinated trades installing gas appliances, drainage, electrical, mechanical extraction and stainless joinery. Work meets the WHS Regulation definition of construction work and triggers High Risk Construction Work provisions requiring a documented SWMS before any works commence on site.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Fire, explosion, asphyxiation
Electrocution or serious burns
Crush injuries and musculoskeletal damage
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Licensed gasfitter performs pressure test and certifies AS/NZS 5601.1 compliance before commissioning any appliance.
- 2Lockout-tagout all circuits; licensed electrician verifies isolation and issues Certificate of Electrical Safety post-works.
- 3Mechanical lifting aids and two-person lifts mandatory for canopies over 25kg; exclusion zones enforced.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory for commercial gas appliance connection and testing
Governs electrical installation in commercial kitchens
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Fit-off of three-phase appliances and live distribution boards during commissioning.
Connection and pressure testing of natural gas or LPG to commercial appliances.
SWMS mandatory before HRCW starts; non-compliance attracts Category 2 penalties.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template ready for site customisation
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule covering all 8 Australian jurisdictions
- ✓Pre-populated hazard register aligned to commercial kitchen fit-out risks
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation evidence
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work SWMS
- Gas Safety Act and state-based plumbing/gas licensing regulations