Termite Inspection SWMS
Visual termite / timber pest inspection of residential or commercial property. Includes subfloor crawl, roof void entry, perimeter inspection, moisture-meter use, thermal-camera scanning, photographic record.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Visual termite and timber pest inspections covering subfloor crawl spaces, roof voids, perimeter and moisture-meter/thermal scanning. Confined access, biological exposure and manual handling triggers WHS Regulation 2025 SWMS duties where High Risk Construction Work categories apply under Schedule 3.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Heat stress, asphyxiation, entrapment
Respiratory illness, leptospirosis, zoonotic infection
Musculoskeletal strain and crawl injuries
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Pre-entry void inspection: check ventilation, structural integrity, asbestos register and electrical hazards before access.
- 2Wear P2 respirator, disposable coveralls, gloves, kneepads and headlamp; maintain external standby communication.
- 3Limit continuous void time to 20 minutes; rotate tasks and hydrate to control heat and fatigue.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Inspection methodology and competency benchmark
Roof voids and subfloors may meet confined space definition
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Subfloor and roof void entry can meet confined space criteria — restricted entry, limited ventilation.
Rodent droppings, mould spores and asbestos fibres contaminate inspection atmospheres.
SWMS mandatory before work; PCBU fines to $30,000 if absent.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS customisable to inspection address and inspector
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (all 8 jurisdictions)
- ✓Hazard register with risk matrix and residual scoring
- ✓Worker sign-on register for daily acknowledgement
Related legislation
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth)
- Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025
- AS/NZS 4849.1 Inspection of buildings — Timber pest inspections