Office Relocation / Movers SWMS
SWMS template for office relocation / movers. Covers Office move, furniture wrap, truck loading.. 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.
Office relocation work involves disassembling, wrapping, and transporting furniture, IT equipment, and filing systems between premises, including truck loading and unloading. Under WHS Regulation 2011, PCBUs must document manual handling, plant operation, and traffic management controls. This SWMS satisfies WHS Act 2011 s19 primary duty obligations for relocation crews.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Musculoskeletal injury, hernias, crush injuries
Crush injury, falls from height, plant rollover
Struck-by injury, fatality from reversing trucks
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Use trolleys, dollies, and team lifts for items over 20kg per worker.
- 2Trained operators only for tail-lifts and powered plant; conduct pre-start checks.
- 3Establish exclusion zones, spotters, and hi-vis PPE in all loading areas.
- 4Wrap and secure furniture to prevent shifting; restrain loads per Load Restraint Guide.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Direct application to lifting, carrying, and team-lift relocation tasks
Tail-lifts, trolleys, and powered material handling equipment
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Disconnection of office IT and powered workstations during relocation activities.
Trucks, forklifts, and tail-lifts operating in shared loading zones with workers.
HRCW requires written SWMS before work; non-compliance attracts WHS penalties.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template branded to your business
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation and Code of Practice schedule
- ✓Pre-populated hazard and risk register
- ✓Worker sign-on and SWMS acknowledgement register
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 Part 4.2 — Hazardous manual tasks
- Heavy Vehicle National Law — Load Restraint Guide 2018