Help ensure compliance & protect your team with this industry-leading SWMS. This Working in Private Residences Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides a structured approach to identifying and controlling risks associated with conducting work inside residential properties. It outlines hazard controls, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices to help businesses adhere to Australian workplace safety standards while working in private homes.
 
Hazards & Control Measures Covered:
1️⃣ Planning & Risk Assessment:
Entry to Unsafe Areas: Requires site assessments before starting work to identify specific access or safety requirements.
Working Alone & Unfamiliar Locations: Ensures workers inform their office or supervisor of their location and estimated work duration.
Communication & Emergency Contact Procedures: Requires workers to carry a functioning mobile phone and report any schedule changes.
2️⃣ Travel to & Arrival at Private Residences:
Driving Safety & Vehicle Maintenance: Ensures vehicles are maintained, have sufficient fuel, and are locked while driving.
Navigation & Area Awareness: Requires the use of GPS or maps and adherence to safe walking routes.
Animal & Traffic Hazards: Workers must assess risks before exiting vehicles and avoid properties with unrestrained animals.
3️⃣ Working Within Private Homes:
Chemical Exposure & Environmental Hazards: Requires identifying and controlling site-specific risks, including ventilation concerns.
Exit Route Planning: Ensures workers remain aware of emergency exits while working in residences.
4️⃣ After Work Completion:
Incident & Near-Miss Reporting: Requires immediate reporting of all incidents or near misses to a supervisor using an incident report form.
Extended Time on Site: Workers must communicate if delays prevent them from leaving at the expected time.
5️⃣ Emergency Preparedness & Response:
First Aid & Emergency Response Procedures: Ensures workers are aware of first aid kit locations and emergency response actions.
Fire Safety & Evacuation: Requires knowledge of fire-fighting equipment and emergency exits within private residences.
Incident & Injury Reporting: Workers must report injuries or unsafe conditions immediately to their supervisor.
 
Key Features of the SWMS:
Regulatory Compliance: Helps you align with Australian workplace safety laws for residential work environments.
Hazard Identification & Risk Control: Comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate home-based workplace dangers.
Emergency Preparedness: Clear response plans for incidents while working in private residences.
Fully Customisable Content: Easily editable to suit specific job sites and work environments.
 
Who is This SWMS Suitable For?
This Working in Private Residences SWMS is essential for:
Tradespeople Conducting Residential Repairs or Installations
Home Maintenance & Cleaning Services
Electricians, Plumbers, & HVAC Technicians
Healthcare & Aged Care Workers Providing In-Home Services
 
Additional Resources:
Included with the purchase is a free copy of our Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List.
 
Ensure your workforce is equipped with the right procedures for working safely in private residences. Download the Working in Private Residences SWMS today and help maintain a safe and compliant workplace.