SWMS AUS

Material Handling, Loading & Unloading (Formwork)

Loading, unloading and mechanical handling of formwork materials and components using forklifts, cranes and trolleys.

Objective

Complete the work safely by controlling struck-by mobile plant, falling & suspended loads & manual handling strain through exclusion zones, rated lifting gear, dogging & mechanical aids.

This is the Formwork version. The hazards and controls are written around formwork 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)

Included in 1 Trade Pack

Formwork 16 SWMS • from $149.99

When you'd use this SWMS

If material handling, loading & unloading (formwork) 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 Formwork 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 Formwork Pack, from $149.99 16 SWMS included

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Last review: 9 August 2026

Editable .docx format

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