Warehousing

Warehousing SWMS Templates

Safe Work Method Statements are required for high-risk work activities in warehousing operations under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025. Warehousing facilities operate powered mobile plant, handle heavy loads manually, and manage loading dock interfaces where multiple hazards converge. All EHS Atlas warehousing SWMS templates include diesel particulate exposure controls for the new WEL effective December 2026, psychosocial hazard provisions mandated under Regulation 55C, and Section 26A binding code of practice references effective 1 July 2026. Download, customise, and implement SWMS that satisfy regulator expectations across every Australian jurisdiction.

Forklift Operation SWMS

Covers pedestrian-forklift interaction, tip-over, load drop, and racking collision risks for counterbalance, reach, and order picker forklifts. Includes traffic management plan requirements and HRWL verification.

Work involving powered mobile plant

Racking Inspection SWMS

Addresses fall from height, structural collapse, and manual handling risks during racking inspection, damage classification, and repair. Includes AS 4084 compliance requirements and load rating verification.

Work at height and structural assessment

Loading Dock Operations SWMS

Controls truck-forklift interaction, dock edge falls, trailer creep, and crush risks during loading and unloading operations. Includes wheel chocking, dock leveller safety, and traffic management.

Work involving powered mobile plant and work at height

Manual Handling SWMS

Addresses musculoskeletal disorder risks from picking, packing, palletising, and depalletising tasks. Covers mechanical aids, work redesign, job rotation, and load limit controls.

Hazardous manual tasks

Pallet Jack Operation SWMS

Controls foot and ankle crush, load instability, and manual handling risks during manual and powered pallet jack operation. Includes ramp procedures and load stacking requirements.

Work involving powered mobile plant and hazardous manual tasks

Reach Truck Operation SWMS

Addresses tip-over, racking collision, and elevated load drop risks during reach truck operation in narrow aisle configurations. Includes operator HRWL requirements and aisle clearance specifications.

Work involving powered mobile plant

Cold Room Procedures SWMS

Controls cold stress, entrapment, slip, and reduced dexterity hazards in frozen and chilled storage environments. Includes work-rest schedules, thermal PPE requirements, and alarm systems.

Extreme temperature exposure

Battery Charging SWMS

Manages hydrogen gas explosion, acid burn, electrical, and manual handling risks during lead-acid and lithium-ion forklift battery charging and changeover operations.

Hazardous chemical exposure and electrical work

Truck Reversing SWMS

Controls pedestrian struck-by and property damage risks during truck reversing in yards, loading docks, and marshalling areas. Includes spotter procedures and reversing alarm requirements.

Work involving powered mobile plant

Waste Compactor Operation SWMS

Addresses entrapment, crush, and biological exposure risks during waste compactor and baler loading, operation, and maintenance. Includes LOTO procedures and guarding requirements.

Work involving powered mobile plant

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