Environmental Odour & Dust Control SWMS
Implementation of odour and airborne-dust control measures on demolition, civil, landfill, composting and treatment-plant sites. Includes water-cart suppression, vapour barriers, masking/neutralising sprays, real-time PM10/PM2.5 monitoring, downwind boundary checks and complaint-response procedures.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Implementing odour and dust suppression on demolition, civil, landfill and composting sites using water carts, neutralising sprays, PM10/PM2.5 monitoring and downwind boundary checks under WHS Reg 2025 and POEO Act.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Silicosis, chronic lung disease
Respiratory irritation, nausea
EPA penalty, work stoppage
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Deploy water carts and misting cannons maintaining surface moisture below visible-dust threshold.
- 2Continuous real-time PM10/PM2.5 monitoring at boundary with SMS trigger alerts.
- 3Apply odour-neutralising vapour barriers; halt works if downwind readings exceed limits.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory method for ambient particulate sampling
Offence to emit offensive odour or dust
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Activities generate airborne contaminants exceeding EPA boundary criteria.
EPA prosecution, Tier 1 fines, licence suspension.
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
- Code of Practice — Hazardous Manual Tasks