Painting and Decorating SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, surface preparation, coating application, clean-up and sign-off for painting and decorating work. It supports managing risks associated with access, materials, chemicals and work areas.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan the work, paint system and responsibilities
• Establish and control the work area
• Inspect access equipment and set up height controls
• Receive and store paints, coatings and other materials
• Prepare, repair and mask existing surfaces
• Mix paints and coatings
• Apply coatings by brush and roller
• Apply coatings by spray
• Manage drying and curing areas
• Clean equipment, manage spills and demobilise

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out painting and decorating 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.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace, as guidance only and subject to adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Spray Painting and Powder Coating, as guidance only and subject to adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces, as guidance only and subject to adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work, as guidance only and subject to adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks, as guidance only and subject to adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace, as guidance only and subject to adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities, as guidance only and subject to adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
• AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 1891 fall-arrest systems; AS/NZS 4576 scaffolding; AS 1657 fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders; AS/NZS 3012 electrical installations on construction and demolition sites; AS/NZS 3760 in-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.

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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