Shotcrete / Sprayed Concrete SWMS
SWMS template for shotcrete / sprayed concrete. Covers Wet/dry mix shotcrete for tunnel, retaining wall, pool shells.. 8-state AU coverage, CIH-reviewed editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.
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Shotcrete and sprayed concrete application — wet or dry mix delivered under high pressure for tunnel linings, retaining walls and pool shells. Triggers High Risk Construction Work under WHS Regulation 2011 r291 due to pressurised spray, respirable crystalline silica exposure, rebound projectiles and frequent confined space entry.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Severe blunt trauma, eye injury, fatality
Silicosis, lung cancer, COPD
Oxygen depletion, dust accumulation, fatality
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Use whip-checks, hose restraints and dead-man controls; isolate exclusion zone 5m around nozzle.
- 2Wet-mix delivery, on-tool extraction, P2/P3 RPE, and air monitoring per WHS Reg r50.
- 3Confined space permit, continuous atmospheric monitoring, mechanical ventilation and standby rescue per AS 2865.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandates SWMS before pressurised concrete spraying commences
Silica exposure controls and air monitoring duties
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Tunnel and shaft shotcreting requires entry into confined atmospheres with dust accumulation.
Shotcrete delivered through high-pressure hose and air systems exceeding safe discharge limits.
SWMS mandatory under r291; PCBU fines up to $30,000 for non-compliance.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template — fully customisable
- ✓State-specific legislation schedule covering all 8 AU jurisdictions
- ✓Hazard register aligned to WHS Reg 2025
- ✓Worker sign-on and consultation register
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 r50 — Airborne contaminant exposure standards
- AS 2865 — Confined spaces