Working in Private Residences (Tiling and Waterproofing)

Tiling and waterproofing work carried out in occupied private homes, including managing occupants, children and pets, containing dust and fumes in bathrooms, and a presume-and-do-not-disturb approach to pre-1990 floor-covering asbestos.

Objective

Complete the work safely by controlling risks to occupants, children and pets, dust and fume escape in bathrooms, and accidental asbestos disturbance through physical separation, containment and ventilation, daily make-safe, and presuming and not disturbing pre-1990 floor coverings.

This is the Tiling and Waterproofing version. The hazards and controls are written around tiling and waterproofing work, so it differs from the other 30 trade versions of Working in Private Residences. Compare all 31.

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.

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)

When you'd use this SWMS

If working in private residences (tiling and waterproofing) 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.

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Last review: 9 August 2026


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