Auto-Body Panel Preparation SWMS
Vehicle panel preparation: stripping, sanding, dent removal, primer application, filler use. Covers respirable dust (silica/iron oxide), solvent exposure, manual handling, hand tools.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Vehicle panel preparation including stripping, sanding, dent removal, body filler application and primer coating. Required under WHS Regulation 2025 for hazardous chemical and airborne contaminant exposure controls.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Siderosis, silicosis, lung disease
Occupational asthma, dermatitis
Back, shoulder, wrist injuries
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1LEV downdraft bench plus P2 half-mask per AS/NZS 1716
- 2Air-fed respirator and nitrile gloves during 2K primer spraying
- 3Mechanical lifting aids; rotate tasks to reduce repetitive strain
Applicable Codes of Practice
Hazardous chemicals airborne contaminant exposure standards
Respiratory protection selection, use and maintenance
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
2K primers, fillers and solvents contain isocyanates and volatile organics.
Category 2 offence; penalties exceeding $150,000 per breach.
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