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Shopfitting and Cabinet Making SWMS Templates

Browse Shopfitting and Cabinet Making Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for retail fitouts, joinery installation and custom cabinetry. All templates are WHS-compliant, fully editable and supplied in Microsoft Word format with free customisation included.

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Shopfitting and Cabinet Making SWMS Templates

Shopfitting and cabinet making projects are often fast-paced, night or weekend works within occupied centres or tenancies. Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) provide a structured way to manage risks associated with access, services, materials handling and public interaction.

BlueSafe provides a series of Shopfitting and Cabinet Making SWMS templates to support safe delivery of fitout and joinery works.

Our templates are suitable for small make-goods through to complete retail or hospitality fitouts.


What’s Included in Shopfitting and Cabinet Making SWMS?

Each Shopfitting SWMS template typically includes:

  • hazard identification for access, manual handling, power tools and services
  • control measures including after-hours controls, barricading and PPE
  • step-by-step procedures for delivery, installation and finishing of joinery
  • requirements for tools, fixings, access equipment and waste handling
  • housekeeping, public protection and handover considerations
  • worker and supervisor sign-off sections

These templates are ideal for use in pre-starts and centre management approvals.


Typical Shopfitting and Cabinet Making SWMS Topics

This category may cover SWMS templates for:

  • retail fitout and make-good works
  • cabinet and joinery installation
  • feature wall and counter installations
  • minor structural alterations related to fitout

If you require a SWMS for a specific shopfitting or joinery activity, BlueSafe can develop a custom SWMS tailored to your scope.


Why Shopfitters Use BlueSafe

  • ✔ Focused on real shopfitting and joinery risks
  • ✔ Clear format for onsite installers and supervisors
  • ✔ Fully editable Word templates
  • ✔ Free branding with your shopfitting business details
  • ✔ Suitable for small fitout teams and larger contractors

Shopfitting and Cabinet Making SWMS Overview

Shopfitting and Cabinet Making SWMS templates demonstrate that fitout and joinery risks are being actively managed during project delivery.
Use them alongside your programs, drawings and centre rules to support a professional WHS approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these Shopfitting and Cabinet Making SWMS templates for?
These templates are designed for shopfitters, cabinet makers and joinery installers working in retail, hospitality and commercial spaces.
What shopfitting tasks require a SWMS?
SWMS are commonly required for high risk work such as after-hours fitouts, working at heights, using mobile plant, and work involving structural alterations or services.
Are these Shopfitting SWMS aligned with WHS and HRCW requirements?
Yes. All Shopfitting and Cabinet Making SWMS templates are written to support compliance with WHS laws and High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) obligations.
Can I customise these shopfitting SWMS for my projects?
Yes. Templates are fully editable Word documents so you can tailor them to your joinery systems, site rules and programming. Free branding is included.