Window Cleaning SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers window cleaning work at low level, from ladders, with poles, from elevated work platforms and at high-rise locations. It supports planning and risk management for access, exclusion zones, equipment and chemicals, weather, public areas and pack-down.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the work scope, access arrangements and fall risks
• Establish an exclusion zone around the work area
• Inspect cleaning equipment, hoses, blades and chemicals
• Clean low-level windows
• Operate window sashes and cords
• Use extension and waterfed poles
• Use portable ladders for window cleaning
• Operate an elevated work platform
• Clean high-rise windows
• Clean skylights and window sills
• Manage weather and worker exposure
• Pack down equipment and complete sign-off

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out window cleaning work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces — use as guidance; verify the applicable jurisdictional status before relying on it.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace — use as guidance; verify the applicable jurisdictional status before relying on it.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace — use as guidance; verify the applicable jurisdictional status before relying on it.
• Model Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace — use as guidance; verify the applicable jurisdictional status before relying on it.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks — use as guidance; verify the applicable jurisdictional status before relying on it.
• AS/NZS 1891 series, Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices.
• AS/NZS 1892 series, Portable ladders.
• AS 1418.10 and AS 2550.10, Elevating work platforms and safe use.
• AS 1418.13 and AS 2550.13, Building maintenance units and safe use.
• AS/NZS 4488 series, Industrial rope access systems.
• AS/NZS 4576, Guidelines for scaffolding.
• AS 1657, Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders.

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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