Wallpaper Hanging Removal SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers preparing a work area, removing existing wallpaper and hanging, trimming and finishing wallpaper. It supports planning and risk management for access, electricity, wall condition, materials, chemicals, sharp tools and waste.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan the work scope, wall-condition checks and work sequence
• Set up the work area to manage access, slips, trips and furnishings
• Check services, power, leads and water near electrical work
• Set up access equipment and manage ladder, overreach and dropped-tool risks
• Receive and stage materials while managing lifting, packaging and stored-material hazards
• Prepare wall surfaces while managing dust, debris, sharp tools and posture
• Mix paste and chemicals while managing exposure, splashes and spills
• Remove existing wallpaper while managing steam, electricity, access and residues
• Cut and paste wallpaper lengths while managing blades and repetitive work
• Hang wallpaper drops while managing overhead work, access and paste splashes
• Trim and finish edges while managing blade cuts and offcuts
• Manage waste and residues, then pack up and complete handover

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out wallpaper hanging or removal activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

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

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 - primary duty of care, consultation and provision of safe systems of work
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 - Part 3.1 Managing risks to health and safety; hazardous manual tasks; falls; electrical safety; hazardous chemicals; PPE
• Code of Practice: Construction Work - SWMS, construction planning, coordination and site controls
• Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks - apply hierarchy of controls
• Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks - identify and control awkward postures, repetitive work and force
• Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces - select safer access equipment and control ladder use
• Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace - inspect leads, isolate damaged equipment and use RCD protection
• Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace - SDS, ventilation, storage, handling and maintenance of controls
• Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities - lighting, housekeeping, access and amenities
• AS/NZS 1892 series Portable ladders - selection, safe use and inspection
• AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations - construction and demolition sites
• AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
• AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective equipment selection and use where respiratory protection is required
• AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protection
• AS/NZS 2161 Occupational protective gloves
• AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear
• AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment

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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