Timber Floor Laying (Carpentry)

Laying and finishing timber floors - subfloor preparation, laying and cutting boards, secret nailing or adhesive fixing, sanding and applying finishes.

Objective

Lay timber floors safely by controlling kneeling and back strain, nailer and saw injuries, carcinogenic wood dust from sanding and solvent and adhesive vapours through knee protection and rotation, guarded tools, on-tool extraction with P2 RPE and ventilation.

This is the Carpentry version. The hazards and controls are written around carpentry work, so it differs from the other 1 trade versions of Timber Floor Laying. 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.

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

When you'd use this SWMS

If timber floor laying (carpentry) 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 Carpentry 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


Editable .docx format

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