Cleaning Chemicals SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers the planning, storage, preparation, use and disposal of cleaning chemicals, including spill and exposure management. It supports planning by addressing chemical selection, reactions, exposure, vapours, wet surfaces, fires and waste.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review cleaning chemicals and plan the work
• Prepare the work area and access arrangements
• Inspect equipment and emergency gear
• Retrieve and transport chemical containers
• Store cleaning chemicals safely
• Decant and dilute cleaning products
• Mix cleaning chemicals where required
• Use general cleaning products
• Use heavy-duty degreasers
• Use solvent and nanotech cleaning products
• Clean mixers and tools
• Manage spills, exposures, waste and sign-off

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses using, storing or managing cleaning chemicals.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations, including duties to manage risks associated with hazardous chemicals, provide information, training, instruction, supervision and consult workers.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals (guidance only; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals (guidance only; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction).
• AS 1940: The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.
• AS 3780: The storage and handling of corrosive substances.
• AS/NZS 1715: Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
• AS/NZS 1716: Respiratory protective devices.
• AS/NZS 1337.1: Personal eye-protection equipment.
• AS/NZS 2161.2: Occupational protective gloves.
• AS/NZS 45001: Occupational health and safety management systems.
• Australian Dangerous Goods Code, where dangerous goods are transported or stored in regulated quantities.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections