Terrazzo Flooring Install SWMS
Install of poured-in-place or precast terrazzo flooring. Includes divider strip install, cementitious or epoxy matrix pour with aggregate, multi-stage grinding to polish, sealer.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Terrazzo flooring install: divider strips, cementitious or epoxy matrix pour with aggregate, multi-stage diamond grinding to polish, sealer application. HRCW trigger: respirable crystalline silica from grinding stone aggregate.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Silicosis, lung cancer
Dermatitis, sensitisation, asthma
Back and shoulder injuries
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Wet grinding or H-class HEPA on-tool extraction; P2 RPE minimum.
- 2Nitrile gloves, eye protection, ventilation; SDS review before epoxy/sealer use.
- 3Mechanical lifting aids for precast; two-person lifts above 20kg.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory silica controls, air monitoring, training
RPE selection and fit-testing for silica
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Grinding terrazzo generates respirable crystalline silica above exposure standard
SWMS mandatory before work; PCBU fines to $30,000.
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