Name: Waterproofing SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKJNWTY76MVVCNEZF45BJN
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers waterproofing work from planning and substrate preparation through to membrane application, sealing, testing and cleanup. It supports planning and risk management for wet surfaces, dust, vapours, materials handling, roof work, torch-on work and water testing.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the scope and coordinate the waterproofing work
Set up and manage the work area
Inspect the substrate and moisture conditions
Prepare substrates and penetrations
Install vapour barriers and substrate isolation barriers
Apply floor and wall membrane
Seal joins and penetrations
Apply elastomeric roof coating
Install torch-on membrane
Conduct flood and weather testing
Clean up and complete sign-off

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out waterproofing work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review scope and coordinate works	Incorrect membrane system Interface failure between trades Unplanned occupied-area exposure Inadequate worker competency
Set up work area	Unauthorised entry Slip on wet surfaces Trip hazards Falling tools and materials Manual handling strains
Inspect substrate and moisture	Dust inhalation Silica-containing dust Mould exposure Hidden asbestos-containing material Slip from water ingress
Prepare substrate and penetrations	Cuts from scrapers Dust and flying particles Noise from preparation tools Penetration leaks Damage to services
Install vapour barriers	Membrane puncture Adhesive vapours Trips on loose sheets Manual handling strains Fire from flammable adhesive
Create substrate isolation barriers	Differential movement cracking Chemical incompatibility Loss of membrane adhesion Cuts from metal trims Seal failure at junctions
Apply floor and wall membrane	Chemical skin contact Vapour inhalation Slip on wet coating Repetitive strain Inadequate waterproofing coverage
Seal joins and penetrations	Sealant vapours Skin sensitisation Poor weather seal Cuts from cartridges Water ingress at wall junctions
Apply elastomeric roof coating	Fall from roof edge Fall through fragile roof Wind-blown materials Heat and UV exposure Chemical exposure Dropped objects
Install torch-on membrane	Burns from flame LPG leak or fire Ignition of combustible materials Heat damage to substrate Fall from roof edge Fume inhalation
Conduct flood and weather testing	Water damage to building Slip on wet surfaces Electrical shock from water ingress Membrane failure Unauthorised access to test area
Clean up and sign off	Chemical spills Fire from waste Manual handling strains Slip and trip hazards Damage to completed membrane

Need to add specific site requirements?

Use the BlueSafe Portal to tailor this SWMS with site-specific details, job steps, hazards, controls and responsibilities before work starts.

Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

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: Construction Work (November 2024) — guidance for construction SWMS, access, falls and work above ground.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces — guidance for fall-prevention design, training, supervision, inspection and rescue arrangements.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace — guidance for consultation, the hierarchy of controls, SDS use, chemical storage and exposure controls.
Model Code of Practice: Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals — SDS guidance for safe handling, storage, disposal, first aid and emergency information.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (November 2024) — guidance for plant selection, inspection, safe operating limits and suspended loads.
Model Code of Practice: Work on Roofs – Commercial and Industrial Buildings — guidance for roof access, edges, voids, fragile surfaces, weather and hazardous chemicals; confirm adoption in the applicable jurisdiction.
AS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas.
AS 4654.1 Waterproofing membranes for external above-ground use — materials.
AS 4654.2 Waterproofing membranes for external above-ground use — design and installation.
AS/NZS 1891 series Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices.
AS/NZS 5532 Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor device used for harness-based work at heights.
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 2210.3 Safety footwear.
AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors.
AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets.

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

Waterproofing SWMS

Activities covered include

Download immediately

Acceptance guaranteed