Auto-Body Grinding & Sanding SWMS
Power grinding and sanding of auto-body panels. Covers angle-grinder, dual-action sander, orbital sander, vibration exposure, dust extraction, eye protection.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Power grinding and sanding of auto-body panels using angle grinders and orbital sanders. Generates respirable dust, flying particles, sparks and hand-arm vibration triggering WHS Regulation 2025 controls.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Occupational lung disease
Eye injury, fire
Vibration white finger syndrome
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Use LEV dust extraction on sanders meeting AS/NZS 60335.2.69 capture.
- 2Wear P2 respirator, sealed safety glasses and face shield during grinding.
- 3Rotate operators; limit trigger time below ISO 5349-1 daily exposure limits.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Airborne contaminant exposure standards for respirable dust
Eye and face protection selection for grinding
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Grinding generates respirable metal and paint dust above workplace exposure standards.
SWMS mandatory before work; penalties up to $30,000.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX template — Microsoft Word compatible
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/WA/TAS/NT/ACT)
- ✓Hazard register with risk ratings + controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register and pre-start checklist
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 (model)
- WHS Regulation 2025
- Code of Practice — Hazardous Manual Tasks