Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) (Cleaning)
Operation of permanently installed building maintenance units for facade access - pre-use checks, cradle operations & emergencies.
Objective
Complete the work safely by controlling falls from height, dropped objects onto the public, cradle instability & stranding through certified-unit authorisation, continuous harness attachment, wind limits, ground exclusion zones & a height-rescue plan.
This is the Cleaning version. The hazards and controls are written around cleaning work, so it differs from the other 1 trade versions of Building Maintenance Unit (BMU). Compare all 2.
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.
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When you'd use this SWMS
If building maintenance unit (bmu) (cleaning) 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 Cleaning pack bundles this with the rest and works out cheaper. New to it? Here's what goes in a SWMS.
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Last review: 9 August 2026
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