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Painting and Decorating SWMS Templates

Browse Painting and Decorating Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for residential, commercial and industrial painting projects. All templates are WHS-compliant, fully editable and supplied in Microsoft Word format with free customisation included.

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Painting and Decorating SWMS Templates

Painting and decorating work involves surface preparation, the use of solvents and coatings, and often work at heights. Without detailed Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), painters can be exposed to falls, respiratory hazards and chemical risks.

BlueSafe offers a dedicated range of Painting and Decorating SWMS templates to help contractors manage these risks across a wide variety of projects.

Our templates are suitable for new construction, repaints, maintenance and specialist coatings.

What’s Included in Painting and Decorating SWMS?

Each Painting SWMS template typically includes:

  • hazard identification for access, chemical exposure, manual handling and environmental factors
  • control measures including fall protection, ventilation, PPE and safe use of platforms
  • step-by-step procedures for preparation, application and clean-up
  • requirements for brushes, rollers, spray equipment and associated plant
  • waste disposal and environmental management guidance
  • worker and supervisor sign-off sections

These templates are ideal for toolbox talks and site-specific safety plans.

Typical Painting and Decorating SWMS Topics

This category may cover SWMS templates for:

  • internal and external painting
  • spray painting and use of airless equipment
  • high access painting using ladders, scaffolds or EWPs
  • surface preparation and lead paint management

If you require a SWMS for a particular painting or coating system, BlueSafe can develop a custom SWMS tailored to your work.

Why Painting Contractors Use BlueSafe

  • ✔ Focused on real painting and access risks
  • ✔ Written in clear, site-ready language
  • ✔ Fully editable Word templates
  • ✔ Free branding with your painting business details
  • ✔ Suitable for small teams and larger painting companies

Painting and Decorating SWMS Overview

Painting and Decorating SWMS templates help demonstrate that you have considered work at heights, chemical exposure and other key risks on every job.
Use them alongside your job quotes, colour schedules and project safety documentation to present a professional WHS approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these Painting and Decorating SWMS templates for? ▼
These templates are designed for painting and decorating contractors working on houses, units, commercial buildings and industrial facilities.
What painting tasks require a SWMS? ▼
SWMS are commonly required for tasks such as working at heights, using scaffolds or EWPs, spray painting, and work involving hazardous substances.
Are these Painting SWMS aligned with WHS and HRCW requirements? ▼
Yes. All Painting and Decorating SWMS templates support compliance with WHS laws and High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) obligations where they apply.
Can I customise these painting SWMS for my jobs? ▼
Yes. Templates are fully editable Word documents so you can tailor them to your coatings, substrates and access methods. Free branding is included.