Graffiti Removal SWMS
Removal of graffiti via chemical solvent, soda blast, or pressure washing. Includes surface assessment, test patch, PPE for solvent handling, post-clean sealer application, anti-graffiti coating.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Graffiti removal using chemical solvents, soda blasting, or high-pressure washing, including sealer and anti-graffiti coating application. Triggers WHS duties for hazardous chemicals, high-pressure equipment, and work at heights above 2m.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
CNS damage, dermatitis
Tissue laceration, amputation
Serious injury or death
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Conduct test patch; review SDS; use chemical-resistant gloves, respirator (AS/NZS 1716).
- 2Maintain 300mm lance distance; never point at body; dead-man trigger fitted.
- 3Use EWP or scaffold with edge protection for work above 2m.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Solvent handling, SDS, exposure standards
Respiratory protection selection and use
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Graffiti often located on elevated facades requiring EWP or scaffold access.
SWMS mandatory before work commences (Reg 291).
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
- Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces CoP