Window Tinting SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers window tinting work from scope review and work-area preparation through glazing preparation, film application, heat curing, inspection and clean-up. It supports planning for vehicle or train movement, electrical equipment, chemicals, sharp tools, heat and access hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the work scope and site conditions
• Secure the vehicle or train and set up the work area
• Unload tinting materials and equipment
• Prepare chemicals and inspect electrical equipment
• Clean glazing surfaces
• Measure and cut tint film
• Apply tint film to glazing
• Carry out train glazing tinting work
• Heat shrink and cure the film
• Inspect the completed installation
• Clean up and demobilise the work area

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out window tinting activities.

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: How to manage work health and safety risks (Safe Work Australia, November 2024) — apply consultation, hazard identification, hierarchy of controls and review processes.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — obtain, review and follow current SDS information; prioritise ventilation and other engineering controls before PPE.
• Model Code of Practice: Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals — SDS information must address safe handling, storage, hygiene, ventilation, exposure controls and PPE.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — inspect electrical equipment, manage damaged portable leads and coordinate electrical risks with persons controlling the workplace.
• Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks; Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities; and Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces, as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Guidance standards: AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment; AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—construction and demolition sites; AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection; AS 2210.3 Safety footwear; AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective equipment; AS 1891 series Industrial fall-arrest systems; and AS 2550.10 Cranes—Safe use, Part 10 Mobile elevating work platforms.

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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