Handyman and Property Maintenance SWMS Pack

Awareness-level controls for workers who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACM) - identifying likely ACM, using the asbestos register, and responding to suspected or disturbed material. This SWMS does not authorise removal.

General garden maintenance - mowing, brushcutting, hedging, pruning, weeding and blowing.

General commercial and site cleaning - surfaces, floors, amenities and waste, using cleaning chemicals and powered equipment.

Cleaning of gutters and downpipes and minor roof maintenance - ladder and edge work, debris removal, gutter guard installation, minor sealing and inspections on low-rise buildings.

Selection and use of ladders, platform ladders, podium steps and mobile access platforms for short-duration work at height.

Minor carpentry and installation tasks - shelving, flat-pack assembly, curtain and blind hardware, door adjustments, locks, towel rails and TV brackets - in occupied premises.

Operation of portable generators for temporary power on construction sites, events and emergency supply.

Use of portable power tools - drills, circular saws, grinders, sanders, routers, planers, multi-tools and fastening tools - across construction and maintenance tasks.

Collection and removal of green waste and rubbish from landscaping sites and grounds.

Landscaping work in occupied homes - gardens, structures and maintenance with residents on site.

Work within residential and commercial roof spaces - cabling, ducting, equipment and inspections.

Managing risks of occupational violence and aggression from clients, members of the public and other persons during work in occupied premises, public areas and remote locations.