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Retail and Wholesale SWMS Templates

Browse Retail and Wholesale Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for stores, warehouses and distribution points. All templates are WHS-compliant, fully editable and supplied in Microsoft Word format with free customisation included.

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Retail and Wholesale SWMS Templates

Retail and wholesale environments involve customer interactions, stock movement, merchandising and back-of-house logistics. Even though they may appear low risk, these tasks can result in strains, trips, falls and impact injuries if not well controlled.

BlueSafe provides a range of Retail and Wholesale SWMS templates to help businesses document safe methods for key store and warehouse activities.

Our templates are suitable for standalone stores, shopping centre locations and regional distribution points.

What’s Included in Retail and Wholesale SWMS?

Each Retail SWMS template typically includes:

  • hazard identification for manual handling, access, storage and interaction with plant
  • control measures including safe lifting, use of equipment and housekeeping
  • step-by-step procedures for receiving, storing, replenishing and merchandising stock
  • requirements for pallet jacks, trolleys and basic materials handling equipment
  • sign-off sections for staff and supervisors

These templates are ideal for staff inductions and toolbox talks in retail environments.

Typical Retail and Wholesale SWMS Topics

This category may cover SWMS templates for:

  • unloading and loading stock
  • stock room and warehouse tasks
  • merchandising and shelf replenishment
  • use of ladders and small access equipment

If you require a SWMS for a particular retail or wholesale task, BlueSafe can develop a custom SWMS tailored to your operations.

Why Retailers Use BlueSafe

  • ✔ Focused on practical risks in retail and wholesale
  • ✔ Easy for store teams to understand and apply
  • ✔ Fully editable Word templates
  • ✔ Free branding with your business details
  • ✔ Suitable for independent stores and large chains

Retail and Wholesale SWMS Overview

Retail and Wholesale SWMS templates help show that stock handling and back-of-house risks are being managed systematically.
Use them alongside your store procedures, training programs and safety policies to strengthen WHS compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these Retail and Wholesale SWMS templates for? ▼
These templates are designed for retail stores, wholesale outlets, franchise groups and distribution points handling stock and customer interactions.
What retail activities might use a SWMS? ▼
SWMS are often used for higher risk tasks such as unloading trucks, working at heights on ladders, using pallet jacks and performing back-of-house tasks.
Are these Retail SWMS aligned with WHS obligations? ▼
Yes. All Retail and Wholesale SWMS templates support compliance with Australian WHS legislation and common retail risk areas.
Can I customise these retail SWMS for our stores? ▼
Yes. Templates are fully editable Word documents so you can adapt them to your store layouts, stock types and procedures. Free branding is included.