10 free SWMS templates

Asbestos & Hazardous Materials SWMS Templates

SWMS for work involving or likely to disturb asbestos, lead paint, or other hazardous materials requiring specialist removal procedures.

  1. 01

    Non-Friable Asbestos Removal

    Safe Work Method Statement for the removal of non-friable (bonded) asbestos-containing materials (ACM) such as fibro sheeting, asbestos cement roofing, vinyl floor tiles and textured coatings. Applies to licensed or unlicensed removal work in accordance with WHS Regulations.

    5 steps8 hazards rated5 PPE itemsHRCW
  2. 02

    Friable Asbestos Removal

    Safe Work Method Statement for the removal of friable asbestos-containing materials (ACM) by a licensed Class A asbestos removalist, in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Regulations and the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice.

    5 steps7 hazards rated5 PPE itemsHRCW
  3. 03

    Lead Paint Removal

    Safe Work Method Statement for the removal of lead-based paint from building surfaces using abrasive methods, chemical stripping, and heat methods, in compliance with Australian WHS regulations and Safe Work Australia guidance.

    5 steps5 hazards rated5 PPE items
  4. 04

    Contaminated Soil Handling

    Safe Work Method Statement for the excavation, handling, classification, and removal of contaminated soils on brownfield and remediation sites, in accordance with Australian environmental and WHS requirements.

    5 steps6 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW
  5. 05

    Asbestos Encapsulation

    Safe Work Method Statement for the encapsulation of non-friable asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in situ, using penetrating sealants, bridging sealants, or enclosing materials to prevent fibre release without full removal.

    5 steps6 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW
  6. 06

    Silica Dust Management

    Safe Work Method Statement for managing respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure during construction activities including engineered stone benchtop fabrication, masonry cutting, concrete grinding, and tunnelling operations.

    5 steps6 hazards rated6 PPE items
  7. 07

    Mould Remediation

    Safe Work Method Statement for removing mould-affected building materials and cleaning mould contamination after water damage, including containment, negative air, removal of porous materials, cleaning, drying and clearance.

    6 steps14 hazards rated6 PPE items
  8. 08

    Synthetic Mineral Fibre (SMF) Removal

    Safe Work Method Statement for removing glasswool, rockwool and other synthetic mineral fibre insulation from ceilings, walls, ductwork and plant, including checks for asbestos, roof space controls, bagging and disposal.

    6 steps12 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  9. 09

    Fire and Flood Damage Restoration

    Safe Work Method Statement for make-safe, strip-out, cleaning and drying of fire- and flood-damaged buildings, covering structural checks, damaged electrical installations, asbestos, soot, contaminated floodwater, mould and drying equipment.

    7 steps16 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  10. 10

    Two-Pack (Isocyanate) Spray Painting

    Safe Work Method Statement for spray applying two-pack polyurethane and other isocyanate-containing paints and clear coats, covering spray booths, supplied-air respirators, skin protection, health monitoring and flammable atmospheres.

    6 steps14 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW
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