Hazardous Substances SWMS
- 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
- Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
- Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
- Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
- Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates
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Product Overview
This Hazardous Substances SWMS is a comprehensive Safe Work Method Statement designed to identify, control, and minimise risks associated with the use, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals on Australian worksites. It provides end-to-end guidance to support WHS compliance and effective management of hazardous substances across multiple tasks and work environments.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Identification, labelling, and classification of hazardous substances and dangerous goods on site
- Safe receipt, unloading, and inspection of hazardous chemicals delivered to the workplace
- Selection, use, and maintenance of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for chemical exposure risks
- Safe handling, decanting, mixing, and transfer of hazardous substances to minimise spills, splashes, and vapours
- Segregation, storage, and inventory management of hazardous substances, including incompatible chemicals
- Development and implementation of spill response procedures, including containment, clean-up, and reporting
- Ventilation and atmospheric control measures to reduce inhalation risks from fumes, mists, and vapours
- Emergency planning for chemical exposure, including first aid, eyewash/shower access, and decontamination steps
- Safe disposal of hazardous waste, including contaminated materials, containers, and absorbents
- Health monitoring considerations for workers exposed to specific hazardous substances where required
- Contractor and visitor management in areas where hazardous substances are stored or used
- Training, instruction, and supervision of workers in the correct use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical registers
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for manufacturers, warehouses, construction contractors, maintenance teams, laboratories, and site supervisors who use, handle, or store hazardous substances in the workplace.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparation |
|
| 2. Storage |
|
| 3. Handling |
|
| 4. PPE Usage |
|
| 5. Mixing substances |
|
| 6. Disposal |
|
| 7. Emergency response |
|
| 8. Material transfer |
|
| 9. Equipment maintenance |
|
| 10. Decontamination |
|
| 11. Inspection |
|
| 12. Documentation |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
- Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace Code of Practice: Guidance on identifying, assessing, and controlling risks from hazardous chemicals
- Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice: Requirements for the content and provision of SDS
- Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice: Requirements for correct labelling of hazardous substances and containers
- Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Requirements for ventilation, amenities, and emergency facilities where chemicals are used
- How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Risk management framework applied to hazardous substance activities
- AS 1940: The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Guidance on safe storage and handling of flammable hazardous substances
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
Suitable for Industries
$96.8
Includes all formats + 2 years updates
Hazardous Substances SWMS
- • 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
- • Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
- • Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
- • Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
- • Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates
Hazardous Substances SWMS
Product Overview
This Hazardous Substances SWMS is a comprehensive Safe Work Method Statement designed to identify, control, and minimise risks associated with the use, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals on Australian worksites. It provides end-to-end guidance to support WHS compliance and effective management of hazardous substances across multiple tasks and work environments.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Identification, labelling, and classification of hazardous substances and dangerous goods on site
- Safe receipt, unloading, and inspection of hazardous chemicals delivered to the workplace
- Selection, use, and maintenance of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for chemical exposure risks
- Safe handling, decanting, mixing, and transfer of hazardous substances to minimise spills, splashes, and vapours
- Segregation, storage, and inventory management of hazardous substances, including incompatible chemicals
- Development and implementation of spill response procedures, including containment, clean-up, and reporting
- Ventilation and atmospheric control measures to reduce inhalation risks from fumes, mists, and vapours
- Emergency planning for chemical exposure, including first aid, eyewash/shower access, and decontamination steps
- Safe disposal of hazardous waste, including contaminated materials, containers, and absorbents
- Health monitoring considerations for workers exposed to specific hazardous substances where required
- Contractor and visitor management in areas where hazardous substances are stored or used
- Training, instruction, and supervision of workers in the correct use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical registers
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for manufacturers, warehouses, construction contractors, maintenance teams, laboratories, and site supervisors who use, handle, or store hazardous substances in the workplace.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparation |
|
| 2. Storage |
|
| 3. Handling |
|
| 4. PPE Usage |
|
| 5. Mixing substances |
|
| 6. Disposal |
|
| 7. Emergency response |
|
| 8. Material transfer |
|
| 9. Equipment maintenance |
|
| 10. Decontamination |
|
| 11. Inspection |
|
| 12. Documentation |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
- Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace Code of Practice: Guidance on identifying, assessing, and controlling risks from hazardous chemicals
- Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice: Requirements for the content and provision of SDS
- Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice: Requirements for correct labelling of hazardous substances and containers
- Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Requirements for ventilation, amenities, and emergency facilities where chemicals are used
- How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Risk management framework applied to hazardous substance activities
- AS 1940: The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Guidance on safe storage and handling of flammable hazardous substances
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
$96.8