High-Level Dust & Cobweb Removal SWMS
Cleaning of high-level dust and cobwebs in warehouses, factories, churches, atriums. Includes EWP or extension-pole methods, falling-object zones, eye and respiratory PPE.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Removal of accumulated dust and cobwebs from high-level structures, beams, and fixtures in warehouses, factories, churches and atriums using EWPs or extension poles. Triggers WHS work-at-height and airborne contaminant duties.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Serious injury or death
Respiratory illness, zoonotic infection
Head and eye injuries
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Use EWP with harness anchored to manufacturer's approved attachment point.
- 2Wear P2 respirator, safety eyewear and gloves during all dust disturbance.
- 3Establish 3m exclusion zone with barriers and signage below work area.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory fall prevention above 2m
Respiratory protective equipment selection and use
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
EWP and pole work routinely exceeds 2m fall height.
SWMS mandatory before commencement under WHS 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