Composite Repair SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers composite repair work, including preparing the work area, removing damaged laminate, surface preparation, resin work, curing, inspection and restoration of service. It supports planning and risk management for dust, fibres, chemicals, vapours, ignition sources, tool use, stored energy and residual work-area hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the repair scope and establish the work area
• Isolate equipment and services before work begins
• Check tools, extraction and ignition sources
• Prepare, store and handle repair chemicals
• Remove damaged laminate and prepare repair surfaces
• Grind, sand and clean the substrate
• Cut and dry-fit reinforcement materials
• Measure, mix and apply resin
• Bond, laminate, cure and monitor the repair
• Trim, inspect, clean up and restore service

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out composite repair activities.

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.
• Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (November 2024), including lock-out, isolation and verification controls.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces, where access or repair work presents a fall risk.
• Safe Use of Reinforced Plastics Code of Practice guidance, including designated mixing areas, low-emission material selection, extraction and worker training.
• AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
• AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection; AS/NZS 2161 Occupational protective gloves; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear; AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
• AS/NZS 60079 series Explosive atmospheres where flammable vapour assessment identifies a hazardous area.
• Manufacturer repair manual, product technical data sheets and current Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

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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