Custom Furniture Making and Cabinet Assembly SWMS
This SWMS covers custom furniture making and cabinet assembly from workshop setup through material preparation, machining, assembly, finishing and clean-up.
Activities covered include
- Set up the workshop and complete induction activities
- Drill components and make joinery
- Finish, inspect, clean up and sign off furniture
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers custom furniture making and cabinet assembly from workshop setup through material preparation, machining, assembly, finishing and clean-up. It supports work planning and risk management for materials, machinery, dust, hand tools, powered tools, finishes and manual handling.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Set up the workshop and complete induction activities
- Receive, store and prepare materials
- Inspect plant and dust extraction equipment
- Mark out and prepare stock
- Cut panels and timber
- Machine profiles, mouldings and joinery
- Drill components and make joinery
- Sand surfaces and edges
- Dry assemble components
- Glue and clamp assemblies
- Fit hardware and drawers
- Finish, inspect, clean up and sign off furniture
Who is this for?
Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out custom furniture making and cabinet assembly.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Workshop setup and induction |
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| Receive and store materials |
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| Inspect plant and extraction |
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| Mark out and prepare stock |
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| Cut panels and timber |
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| Machine profiles and mouldings |
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| Drill and make joinery |
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| Sand surfaces and edges |
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| Dry assemble components |
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| Glue and clamp assemblies |
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| Fit hardware and drawers |
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| Finish and inspect furniture |
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| Clean up and sign off |
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Legislation & References
The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:
- Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace; woodworking furniture and cabinet-making may involve sawdust, fine wood dust and flammable or combustible solvents.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace; electrical work must be undertaken by appropriately licensed or registered electrical workers.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities.
- Guidance standards: AS/NZS 1337.1 eye and face protection, AS/NZS 1270 hearing protectors, AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 respiratory protective equipment, AS/NZS 2210.3 safety footwear, AS/NZS 3760 in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment, AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules and AS/NZS 3012 where work is on a construction site.
- Model Codes are guidance for adoption by Commonwealth, state and territory governments and do not automatically have legal effect in every jurisdiction.
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
- Initial and residual risk ratings
- Assigned responsible persons for each job step
- Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
- Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
- Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections
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