SWMS AUS

Material Handling, Loading & Unloading (Miscellaneous and Specialist)

Loading, unloading and moving materials & plant using forklifts, cranes, trolleys and team handling on site and at delivery points.

Objective

Complete the work safely by controlling crush & struck-by from suspended and shifting loads, falls from trucks & manual handling strain through rated lifting gear, exclusion zones, controlled access & mechanical aids.

This is the Miscellaneous and Specialist version. The hazards and controls are written around miscellaneous and specialist work, so it differs from the other 33 trade versions of Material Handling, Loading & Unloading. Compare all 34.

Built by WHS professionals, written for your state

Every document is built by WHS professionals. Each state version references the Act, regulator, and requirements for the state you select. Victoria gets the OHS Act and WorkSafe Victoria, NSW gets the WHS Act and SafeWork NSW.

NSW WHS Act 2011 VIC OHS Act 2004 QLD WHS Act 2011 SA WHS Act 2012 WA WHS Act 2020 TAS WHS Act 2012 NT WHS (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 ACT WHS Act 2011 National Model WHS Act (national)

When you'd use this SWMS

If material handling, loading & unloading (miscellaneous and specialist) is part of your job, the builder or head contractor will usually want a SWMS for it before you start on site. This one's editable in Word. Add your company and site details, check the hazards and controls against the actual job, and get your crew to sign on before work starts.

Doing the whole trade? The Miscellaneous and Specialist pack bundles this with the rest and works out cheaper. New to it? Here's what goes in a SWMS.

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Get it in the Miscellaneous and Specialist Pack, from $249.99 18 SWMS included

GST-inclusive. Instant download. Tax invoice provided.

Last review: 9 August 2026

Editable .docx format

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