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Carpentry and Joinery SWMS Templates

Browse Carpentry and Joinery Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for residential, commercial and fitout carpenters. All templates are WHS-compliant, fully editable and supplied in Microsoft Word format with free customisation included.

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Carpentry and Joinery SWMS Templates

Carpentry and joinery work spans framing, roofing, cladding, decks, staircases and detailed fitouts. Many of these tasks involve high risk construction work, particularly when working at heights or using power tools and mobile plant.

BlueSafe offers a comprehensive range of Carpentry and Joinery SWMS templates to support safe work practices on housing, multi-residential, commercial and shopfitting projects.

Our templates help carpenters and builders provide clients and principal contractors with clear, professional documentation that demonstrates WHS compliance.

What’s Included in Carpentry and Joinery SWMS?

Each Carpentry SWMS template typically includes:

  • hazard identification for work at heights, power tools, manual handling and structural components
  • control measures including fall protection, guarding, housekeeping and PPE
  • step-by-step procedures for setup, cutting, fixing and finishing work
  • requirements for ladders, scaffolds, elevated work platforms and fixings
  • housekeeping, waste removal and site handover steps
  • sign-off section for carpenters, apprentices and supervisors

These templates are designed for everyday use during pre-starts and toolbox talks on site.

Typical Carpentry and Joinery SWMS Topics

This category may cover SWMS templates for:

  • wall and roof framing
  • cladding and external linings
  • decking and pergolas
  • internal fitout and fix-out
  • door and window installation
  • stair and balustrade installation

If you require a SWMS for a specific carpentry activity, BlueSafe can create a custom SWMS to match your scope of works.

Why Carpenters Use BlueSafe

  • ✔ Designed specifically for carpentry and joinery risks
  • ✔ Easy-to-read format for site workers
  • ✔ Fully editable Word documents
  • ✔ Free branding with your building company details
  • ✔ Suitable for residential, commercial and shopfitting projects

Carpentry and Joinery SWMS Overview

Carpentry and Joinery SWMS templates help builders and subcontractors document safe methods for structural and fitout tasks.
They work best when combined with site-specific inductions, construction programs and project WHS plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these Carpentry and Joinery SWMS templates for? ▼
These templates are designed for builders, subcontract carpenters and shopfitters carrying out structural and fitout carpentry on residential and commercial projects.
What carpentry tasks need a SWMS? ▼
SWMS are typically required for high risk carpentry work such as roof framing, working at heights, use of nail guns, mobile plant and structural alterations.
Are these Carpentry SWMS compliant with WHS and HRCW requirements? ▼
Yes. All Carpentry and Joinery SWMS templates are written to support compliance with WHS laws and High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) requirements.
Can I customise these carpentry SWMS? ▼
Yes. Templates are provided in Microsoft Word, so you can adapt job steps, tools and site conditions to suit your projects. Free company branding is included.