Chemical & Heights
Painting, Decorating & Spray Coating Safe Work Method Statement
SWMS for airless spray painting, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), mobile scaffold towers, lead paint abatement, and ladder work.
Compliance Overview
Trade Classification:
Building & Trades
SWMS Requirement:
Mandatory Prior to Work
Template Format:
MS Word (.docx) & PDF
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Overview & Statutory Scope
Commercial painting involves high-pressure airless spray injection hazards (>3,000 PSI), inhalation of toxic solvents/isocyanates/VOCs, working at heights on ladders/scaffolds, and sanding old lead-based paints.
Hierarchy of Hazard Control Measures (2026 Standards)
- High-Pressure Injection: Tip guards on all airless spray guns; never point gun at body parts.
- Vapour Control: Organic vapour cartridge respirators (A2P3) and explosion-proof extraction fans in enclosed rooms.
- Working at Heights: Use mobile tower scaffolds with guardrails instead of leaning ladders.
Risk Assessment Matrix: Primary Hazards & Mandatory Controls
| Identified Hazard | Mandatory Control Measure |
|---|---|
|
High-pressure hydraulic paint injection into bloodstream
|
Inspect spray tip guards and pressure relief valves before use |
|
Inhalation of toxic VOCs and isocyanates
|
Fit dual-filter A2P3 organic vapour respirators |
|
Fall from extension ladders or scaffold
|
Lock out mobile scaffold castor wheels before mounting |
|
Fire/explosion from flammable solvent vapours
|
No open flames or sparking equipment within 6m of spraying |
Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Register
Organic vapour respirator (A2P3)
Chemical splash safety goggles
Nitrile spray gauntlets
Disposable spray coveralls
Safety boots
Legislation, Codes of Practice & Australian / OSHA Standards
- Safe Work Australia Code of Practice: Spray Painting and Powder Coating
- AS/NZS 1715: Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
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