Pool Maintenance SWMS
This SWMS covers pool maintenance activities including cleaning, chemical handling and dosing, servicing plant and fixtures, repairs, painting and recommissioning.
Activities covered include
- Plan the work and secure the site
- Service pumps, filters, heaters and heat pumps
- Maintain spa and sauna areas, then clean up and recommission
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers pool maintenance activities including cleaning, chemical handling and dosing, servicing plant and fixtures, repairs, painting and recommissioning. It supports work planning and risk management for drowning, slips, electrical, chemical, pressure, heat and manual-handling hazards.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Plan the work and secure the site
- Isolate plant and services
- Clean pool surrounds
- Store and transport chemicals
- Test and dose pool water
- Service chlorinator and dosing systems
- Service pumps, filters, heaters and heat pumps
- Maintain pool entry equipment
- Service covers and rollers
- Paint pool interiors
- Repair coping, plaster, slides and fixtures
- Maintain spa and sauna areas, then clean up and recommission
Who is this for?
For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out pool, spa or sauna maintenance activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Plan work and secure site |
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| Isolate plant and services |
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| Clean pool surrounds |
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| Store and transport chemicals |
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| Test and dose pool water |
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| Service chlorinator and dosing system |
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| Service pump and filter |
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| Service heater and heat pump |
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| Maintain pool entry equipment |
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| Service covers and rollers |
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| Paint pool interior |
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| Repair coping and plaster |
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| Repair slides and pool fixtures |
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| Maintain spa and sauna |
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| Clean up and recommission |
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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 eliminate or minimise risks, consult workers, provide information, training, supervision, safe plant, safe systems of work and emergency arrangements.
- Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks (guidance only; confirm adoption and legal status in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and legal status in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and legal status in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces (guidance only; confirm adoption and legal status in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces (guidance only; confirm adoption and legal status in the relevant jurisdiction).
- AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (Wiring Rules); AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites; AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
- AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices; AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protection; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear.
- AS 3780 The storage and handling of corrosive substances; AS 4332 The storage and handling of gases in cylinders; AS/NZS 1596 The storage and handling of LP Gas; AS 1926.1 Swimming pool safety—Safety barriers for swimming pools.
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
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