Mould Remediation SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers mould remediation activities, from assessing the area and setting up containment through to cleaning, waste removal and handover. It supports planning for contamination, moisture, access, equipment and worker exposure risks throughout the work.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the work scope and survey the affected area
• Set exclusion zones and manage access
• Isolate relevant services and HVAC systems
• Install containment and air-control measures
• Prepare equipment and personal protective equipment
• Remove contaminated porous materials
• Clean hard surfaces, residue, cavities and HVAC components
• Dry the structure and address ongoing dampness
• Package, remove and manage contaminated waste
• Decontaminate workers and equipment
• Verify clearance conditions and complete handover

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out mould remediation 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: apply the relevant duty-holder, risk-management, consultation, workplace facilities, hazardous chemicals, airborne contaminants, plant, electricity, PPE and construction-work requirements in the jurisdiction where work is performed.
• Safe Work Australia, Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of biological hazards at work: guidance for mould spores, damp or water-damaged environments, ventilation, hygiene, containment and hierarchy-of-control decisions.
• Safe Work Australia, Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks: guidance for hazard identification, consultation, hierarchy of controls and review of controls.
• Safe Work Australia, Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace: guidance for SDS, labelling, chemical assessment, storage and worker instruction.
• Safe Work Australia, Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities: guidance for ventilation, hygiene, washing and welfare facilities.
• Safe Work Australia, Model Code of Practice: Construction work: use where the mould remediation is construction work; model Codes require adoption or approval in the relevant jurisdiction before having legal effect there.
• 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 series Occupational protective gloves; AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.

---

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