Epoxy Resins Flooring SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers preparation, application, curing and handover of epoxy resin flooring work. It supports managing chemical, dust, surface, equipment, access and waste hazards during each stage of the work.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan the work, products and work area
• Establish access controls and prepare the work area
• Unload and position equipment
• Inspect, test and prepare the concrete surface
• Repair cracks and defects and remove preparation residues
• Store, stage, measure and mix epoxy materials
• Apply primer and coating
• Broadcast aggregate finish where required
• Manage curing, restrict access, clean equipment and handle waste
• Complete final inspection and handover

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out epoxy resin flooring 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, including duties to manage risks, consult workers, provide information, training, supervision, safe plant, safe systems of work, hazardous-chemical controls and workplace emergency arrangements.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction). PPE is a supplementary or last-line control and must be suitable, fitted and maintained.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction). This applies to hazardous chemicals used, handled, generated or stored at work.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Respirable Crystalline Silica in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction). Controlled processing uses isolation, wet methods, on-tool extraction or local exhaust ventilation before RPE.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace and Moving Plant on Construction Sites (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals and Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• 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 1940 Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
• Follow the current product SDS, technical data sheet, application guide and curing requirements. Two-part epoxy products require SDS-based respiratory selection, ventilation assessment and exposure control.

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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