Dry Chemical System Maintenance SWMS
Maintenance of dry-chemical fire suppression systems — kitchen hoods, vehicle systems. Includes cylinder inspection, agent weighing, nozzle inspection, detection check, hydrostatic testing every 5 years.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Servicing dry-chemical fire suppression systems on kitchen hoods and vehicles, including cylinder inspection, agent weighing, nozzle checks and 5-yearly hydrostatic testing. WHS Reg 2025 triggers via pressurised vessel work and hazardous chemical exposure.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Fatal projectile injury
Respiratory irritation, lung damage
Asphyxiation, slip injuries
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Isolate actuators and depressurise cylinders before any disassembly work commences
- 2Wear P2 respirator, safety glasses and gloves when handling agent
- 3Hydrostatic test cylinders to AS 2030.1 every 5 years
Applicable Codes of Practice
Routine servicing of fire protection systems
Gas cylinder inspection and hydrostatic testing
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Servicing pressurised dry-chemical cylinders and discharge piping systems
SWMS mandatory before work; fines exceed $30,000 individual
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