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Cleaning Public Areas

SWMS · SWMS-10002

  • 13 job steps
  • Version 7
  • Cleaning
  • Reads on any phone

This Cleaning Public Areas Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls for cleaning tasks in public areas like shopping centres, commercial building foyers, and other common spaces.

It covers 13 job steps, from planning and arriving on site to setting up the work area, housekeeping, manual tasks, sweeping and mopping, spills and sharps, working near ride-on scrubbers, using polishers and scrubbers, charging batteries and changing gas bottles, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for protecting the environment, with waste management, noise reduction and dust control, and for infection, hazardous chemicals, slips, trips and falls.

It suits cleaning professionals, cleaning services companies, property management firms and site supervisors.

Preview of the Cleaning Public Areas SWMS

Cleaning Public Areas

SWMSVersion 7
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job site address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
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Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • Mobile Plant

Planning and preparation

Planning/Preparation

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements

  • Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

  • Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. (specify the hold points)

Training and licences

  • All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card

  • Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.

  • Trained First Aider on site

  • All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs

  • Attend all site inductions/briefings

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

  • Only carry out work related to the contract

  • Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitoring and review

  • All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences

  • SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident

  • If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit

  • People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS

  • The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS

  • SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident

  • Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Breathing Protection

Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Long and loose hair must be tied back.

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Fatigue; unauthorised access; insecure workplace

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Out-of-hours / night work:

        • Allow adequate meal breaks for workers; especially if they have worked during part of the day, they will need time to rest & recover sufficiently to work safely into the evening/night

        • Do not schedule full double shifts for workers as worker fatigue increases the risk of incidents

        • Workers have access to:

          • Suitable amenities (toilets/wash facilities/drinking water)

          • Sufficient lighting (including parking areas)

          • Air conditioning, heating and mechanical ventilation if required

          • Emergency exits

          • Safe area for parking/unloading equipment – protected from rain

      • Additional security personnel on-site to ensure no unauthorised access by the general public while work is being performed

      • No worker should work alone on the site at night.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto ensure all planning and scheduling is followed
    • Hazard

      Infection; disease; allergic reaction

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure vaccinations (such as Hepatitis B, tetanus.) are offered for staff.

      • people with known allergic responses should consult a doctor and ensure appropriate kit is available at all times (Including EpiPen - in date).

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto ensure all planning and scheduling is followed
    • Hazard

      Emergency

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Avoid people working alone, use a buddy system to provide immediate support

      • Have a reliable communication system in place and test regularly

        • Emergency procedures:

          • Emergency contacts (enter numbers here)

          • Building security (enter numbers here)

          • Nearest medical facility (enter the address here)

          • Location of fire protection equipment

          • Emergency exits and assembly areas.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto ensure all planning and scheduling is followed

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

12 more job steps, from Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

13 job steps

  1. PlanningPlan night work, amenities, security and emergency arrangements
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the supervisor and check the site
  3. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and keep the public out
  4. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, chemicals and run-off
  5. House keepingKeep the area clean, lit and free of trip hazards
  6. Manual tasksKeep loads close and use trolleys and team lifts
  7. Sweeping, mopping & surface cleaningClean surfaces while controlling infection, dust, chemicals and strain
  8. Spills & sharps managementSign and clean up spills and pick up sharps and broken glass
  9. Working near powered mobile plant - ride-on scrubbersKeep clear of ride-on scrubbers and stay in the operator's sight
  10. Cleaning hard floors using polishers & ride-on or push model scrubbersInspect and run polishers and scrubbers to the manufacturer's instructions
  11. Charging batteries & changing gas bottlesCharge batteries and change gas bottles in designated ventilated areas
  12. On completionStore plant, check leads and sign out
  13. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid

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