Lead Paint Removal Management SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers the planning, containment, removal, decontamination and close-out of lead paint removal work. It supports work planning and risk management by addressing lead dust, contamination control, access restrictions, waste and handover activities.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan and assess lead work
• Brief workers and allocate roles
• Establish exclusion and access zones
• Set up amenities and decontamination arrangements
• Inspect equipment and access arrangements
• Construct sealed containment
• Remove paint using wet methods
• Carry out controlled mechanical removal and manage airborne exposure
• Collect and package waste
• Decontaminate workers and the work area
• Remove containment, demobilise and close out

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out lead paint removal management work.

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: manage health and safety risks, hazardous chemicals, lead processes, worker training, consultation, PPE, plant, workplace amenities, health monitoring and regulator notification requirements.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — use as guidance only and confirm whether adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction. It identifies restrictions applying to lead and lead compounds in abrasive blasting and lead carbonate in spray painting.
• Model Code of Practice: Abrasive blasting — use as guidance only and confirm jurisdictional status. It identifies lead paint as a toxic-dust source and notes lead can enter the body through inhalation or contaminated hands.
• Model Code of Practice: Spray painting and powder coating — use as guidance only and confirm jurisdictional status. It identifies sanding and removal of lead-based paint as work requiring lead-specific controls.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — use as guidance only and confirm jurisdictional status.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — use as guidance only and confirm jurisdictional status.
• AS 4361.1, Guide to hazardous paint management—Lead and other hazardous metallic pigments in industrial applications.
• AS/NZS 1715, Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 1716, Respiratory protective devices; AS/NZS 60335.2.69, Wet and dry vacuum cleaners including power brush for commercial use; AS/NZS 1576, Scaffolding; AS/NZS 1891, Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices.

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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