Ventilation Safety SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers ventilation safety activities including planning, area setup, equipment positioning, installation, cleaning, entry and commissioning. It supports planning and risk management for airborne contaminants, plant movement, electrical hazards, access and system operation.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan ventilation work and identify airborne contaminant considerations
• Set up, isolate and control access to the work area
• Position ventilation plant and associated equipment
• Set up portable fans and check extraction fans
• Fit louvres and ventilators
• Install mechanical extraction fans
• Connect exhaust extraction units and manage hoses and filters
• Clean smoke and fume systems
• Enter ducts and plenums where required
• Commission ventilation systems and check operation
• Apply ventilation procedures, including openings, fan use and filters
• Clean up residual contamination and complete handover

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out ventilation safety activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Model Work Health and Safety Act 2011, sections 17–19: management of risks and primary duty of care.
• Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, regulations 34–38: identification, control, maintenance and review of risk controls.
• Model WHS Regulations, regulation 40 and Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: workplace ventilation, clean-air supply and ventilation-system maintenance.
• Model WHS Regulations, regulations 49–50: airborne contaminant exposure standards, air monitoring and retention of monitoring records.
• Model WHS Regulations, Part 4.3: confined spaces, atmospheric testing, entry permits, isolation and emergency procedures.
• Model WHS Regulations, Part 4.4: falls; and Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice.
• Model WHS Regulations, Part 4.7: electrical risks and de-energised electrical work.
• Model WHS Regulations, Part 5.1: plant, guarding, emergency stops, maintenance and isolation.
• Model WHS Regulations, regulations 291 and 299–302: high risk construction work and SWMS requirements.
• Confined Spaces Code of Practice: eliminate entry where possible, isolate energy sources, test the atmosphere and inspect ventilation and rescue equipment.
• Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace Code of Practice and applicable SDS requirements.
• AS 1668.2:2024, mechanical ventilation in buildings; AS/NZS 3666 series, microbial control of air-handling and water systems; AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716, respiratory protection.

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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