Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (General) SWMS
Line/base maintenance; CASA Part 145.
This SWMS is uniform across all Australian jurisdictions.
Aircraft maintenance engineering covers line and base maintenance under CASA Part 145, including inspections, component replacement, fuel system work, and structural repairs in hangar environments. WHS Act 2011 s19 requires PCBUs to ensure worker safety from heights, hazardous chemicals, fuel exposure, and confined space risks during aircraft servicing operations.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Serious injury or fatality from height
Fire, explosion, chemical burns
Respiratory illness, dermatitis, chemical burns
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Use certified elevated work platforms or aircraft docking with edge protection per WHS Reg r78.
- 2Bond and earth aircraft during fuel operations; eliminate ignition sources within 6m exclusion zone.
- 3Provide SDS, ventilation, respirators (AS/NZS 1716), and chemical-resistant PPE for all hazardous substances.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Hangar work above 2m on aircraft structures
Fuel, solvents, hydraulic fluids, sealants handling
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Maintenance on wings, fuselage, and tail surfaces routinely exceeds 2m above hangar floor.
Fuel tank entry, defuel operations, and solvent use create flammable or toxic atmospheres.
SWMS mandatory before work starts under WHS Reg r291; stop-work if breached.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template aligned to CASA Part 145 maintenance tasks
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation and Codes of Practice schedule
- ✓Hazard register covering heights, fuel, chemicals, and hangar operations
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation and acknowledgement
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work SWMS
- Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part 145 — Approved maintenance organisations