Decorative Concrete Finishes SWMS
Decorative concrete finishing — broom finish, trowel finish, salt finish, integral colour, micro-toppings. Includes finish-specific tool use, timing windows, jointing, sealer application.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Decorative concrete finishing including broom, trowel, salt finishes, integral colour, micro-toppings and sealer application. Triggers HRCW under WHS Regulation 2025 Schedule 1 due to silica dust and hazardous chemicals.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Silicosis, lung cancer
Dermatitis, respiratory sensitisation
Musculoskeletal injury, knee damage
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Wet-mix colour hardeners; P2 respirators when broadcasting per AS/NZS 1716
- 2Apply sealers with extraction ventilation; nitrile gloves and chemical goggles per SDS
- 3Use knee pads, rotate finishers, stage tools at waist height
Applicable Codes of Practice
Respirator selection for silica and solvent vapours
Workplace exposure standard 0.05mg/m³ silica
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Colour hardeners and cement powders release respirable crystalline silica during application
SWMS mandatory before work; penalties to $30,000 individuals
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
- Crystalline Silica — National Strategy + CoP