Sub-floor Preparation

The Sub-floor Preparation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the main hazards and risks associated with the preparation of floors for the installation of flooring and floor covering, including hazardous manual tasks, use of floor preparation plant and equipment, exposure to hazardous chemicals, noise and dust, and risks of falls. The SWMS provides details of the health and safety precautions (including protective clothing and PPE) required to carry out sub-floor preparation. (Note: Due to significant variations in Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) requirements between states and territories, reference to regulations, codes of practice and guidance material in each jurisdiction is recommended.) (See SWMS0437 – Silica – Respirable Crystalline (RCS)).