Painting SWMS Pack

Complete SWMS pack for your trade

Built by safety specialists — written for your state

Every document is built and audited by WHS professionals. Each state version references the correct Act, regulator, and requirements — Victoria gets the OHS Act and WorkSafe Victoria, NSW gets the WHS Act and SafeWork NSW. Different laws, different documents.

NSW WHS Act 2011
VIC OHS Act 2004
QLD WHS Act 2011
SA WHS Act 2012
WA WHS Act 2020
TAS WHS Act 2012
NT WHS (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
ACT WHS Act 2011
National Model WHS Act (national)

Master SWMS

Full Scope

Includes one overriding Master SWMS covering the full trade scope, plus task-specific SWMS for detailed work.

Painting Master

All painting and decorating works - preparation and sanding (incl. lead paint), interior and exterior brush/roller application, spraying, work at height, wallpapering and protective coatings. This single SWMS covers the full painting scope for contractors who do not require task-specific documents.

Task-Specific SWMS (8)

Detailed SWMS for specific tasks within the painting scope.

Asbestos Awareness

Awareness-level controls for workers who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACM) - identifying likely ACM, using the asbestos register, and responding to suspected or disturbed material. This SWMS does not authorise removal.

EWP Boom Cherrypicker Scissor Lift

Operation of elevated work platforms (boom lifts, cherrypickers, scissor lifts) for work at height, including set-up, elevated work and stowing.

Height Access Equipment

Selection and use of ladders, platform ladders, podium steps and mobile access platforms for short-duration work at height.

Painting Asbestos Roofs

Preparation and coating/encapsulation of asbestos-cement roofs - the roof is coated in place, never abraded or pressure-washed.

Painting Works at Height

External and high-level painting - facades, eaves, gutters, ceilings, stairwells and roofs - from ladders, trestles, scaffolds and EWPs.

Spray Painting

Spray application of paints and coatings - airless and conventional spraying, interior and exterior, including 2-pack products.

Surface Preparation and Sanding

Preparation of surfaces for painting - washing, sanding, scraping, filling and minor repairs - including management of lead-based paint in pre-1970s buildings.

Working in Private Residences

Landscaping work in occupied homes - gardens, structures and maintenance with residents on site.

Painting Pack

9 SWMS templates

$149.99/state

$449.91 if purchased individually Save $299.92

GST-inclusive. Instant download. Tax invoice provided.


Editable .docx files — add your logo and details
Regularly reviewed and updated
Includes Master SWMS
Free SOPs included (see below)
Bonus 30 SOPs Included

Safe Operating Procedures for equipment and tasks — free with this pack