Commercial Kitchen Exhaust / Canopy Cleaning SWMS
SWMS template for commercial kitchen exhaust / canopy cleaning. Covers AS 1851 servicing, chemical degreasing, access to ducts.. 8-state AU coverage, CIH-reviewed editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.
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Commercial kitchen exhaust and canopy cleaning involves degreasing hoods, filters and ductwork to maintain AS 1851 fire safety servicing. Workers face chemical burns, slips, confined duct entry and combustible grease ignition risks, triggering WHS Regulation 2011 obligations and SWMS requirements where High Risk Construction Work conditions apply.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Chemical burns, dermatitis, respiratory irritation
Flash fire, severe burns, property loss
Asphyxiation, entrapment, heat stress
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Lock out cooking equipment and gas; cool surfaces below 40°C before commencing chemical application.
- 2Issue chemical-resistant gloves, splash goggles, P2 respirator and apron; provide eyewash and SDS onsite.
- 3Apply confined space entry permit, atmospheric testing and standby observer before any duct internal access.
- 4Use non-sparking tools and prohibit hot works until grease residue fully removed and verified.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandates kitchen exhaust cleaning frequency and inspection records.
Applies to internal duct access, permits and atmospheric testing.
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Internal duct cleaning involves entry to enclosed spaces with restricted egress and atmospheric risk.
Grease residues are combustible; any hot works trigger SWMS and fire control obligations.
SWMS mandatory before work; non-compliance attracts WHS penalties and stop-work notices.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template ready for site customisation and worker sign-on
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule covering all 8 Australian jurisdictions
- ✓Hazard register aligned to kitchen exhaust cleaning risks and controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS acknowledgement and consultation evidence
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 Part 4.3 — Confined Spaces
- WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work SWMS