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Cladding Rectification (Combustible ACP) SWMS

Removal and replacement of non-compliant combustible aluminium composite panel (ACP) cladding — building access, fire-safe handling, waste classification, and façade restoration.

⚖️WHS Regulation 2025 & Codes of Practice — legally binding from 1 July 2026 (s26A)
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Removal and replacement of non-compliant combustible aluminium composite panel (ACP) cladding involves working at height on building façades, handling fire-risk materials, classifying contaminated waste, and restoring exterior finishes. Triggers WHS Regulation 2017 Part 6.3 (high risk construction work) and Section 26A consultation duties under the WHS Act 2011.

Hazards identified

3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.

Fall from height during façade accessHIGH

Fatal fall from scaffold, EWP or rope access

Combustible ACP ignition during cutting or hot workHIGH

Rapid fire spread, burns, building evacuation

PE-core dust and fibre inhalation during panel removalMEDIUM

Respiratory irritation and contaminated waste exposure

Control measures

Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.

  1. 1Engineer-certified scaffold or EWP with edge protection; harness anchored to rated points above shoulder height.
  2. 2Eliminate hot work on ACP — use cold-cutting tools, fire watch, extinguishers, and isolate building fire systems.
  3. 3Classify ACP waste per EPA guidelines; double-wrap, label, and dispose at licensed facility with chain-of-custody.

Applicable Codes of Practice

NCC 2022 Volume One C1.9 / AS 1530.1⚖ Legally binding · 1 Jul 2026

Mandates non-combustible cladding compliance and material fire testing.

NSW Building Products (Safety) Act 2017⚖ Legally binding · 1 Jul 2026

Prohibits use of banned ACP products on Class 2-9 buildings.

High-Risk Construction Work triggered

1
Risk of fall more than 2 metres

Façade cladding work performed from scaffold, EWP or rope access well above 2m.

4
Work near fire or explosion risk

Handling combustible PE-core panels with potential ignition from tools or adjacent hot work.

Legal consequence

SWMS mandatory before work starts; PCBU fines to $30,000 for non-compliance.

What you receive

  • Editable DOCX SWMS template tailored to ACP cladding rectification
  • State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA)
  • Hazard register with risk matrix and residual scoring
  • Worker sign-on register with consultation record

Related legislation

  • WHS Regulation 2017 Part 6.3 (High Risk Construction Work)
  • Building Products (Safety) Act 2017 (NSW)
  • Cladding Safety Victoria Act 2020
What's in this SWMS

Document details

Regulation
NSW Building Products (Safety) Act 2017; VIC Building Act 1993 (cladding provisions); ABCB NCC 2022 cladding requirements; AS 1530.1
HRCW Category
HRCW Cat. 1 (risk of fall from height); Cat. 4 (work near fire or explosion risk)
Hazards Identified
13 hazards with controls
Format
Editable DOCX (Microsoft Word)
Author
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Delivery
Instant download after payment