Material Handling, Loading & Unloading (Painting)
Loading, unloading, staging and handling of paint, solvents, equipment and access gear at the yard, vehicles and site.
Objective
Complete the work safely by controlling struck-by, crush, manual handling and flammable-spill hazards through mechanical aids, exclusion zones, secured loads and safe staging.
This is the Painting version. The hazards and controls are written around painting work, so it differs from the other 33 trade versions of Material Handling, Loading & Unloading. Compare all 34.
Built by WHS professionals, written for your state
Every document is built by WHS professionals. Each state version references the Act, regulator, and requirements for the state you select. Victoria gets the OHS Act and WorkSafe Victoria, NSW gets the WHS Act and SafeWork NSW.
Included in 1 Trade Pack
When you'd use this SWMS
If material handling, loading & unloading (painting) is part of your job, the builder or head contractor will usually want a SWMS for it before you start on site. This one's editable in Word. Add your company and site details, check the hazards and controls against the actual job, and get your crew to sign on before work starts.
Doing the whole trade? The Painting pack bundles this with the rest and works out cheaper. New to it? Here's what goes in a SWMS.
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Last review: 9 August 2026
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