Timber Floor Sanding & Polishing SWMS
SWMS template for timber floor sanding & polishing. Covers Drum sander, edger, dust extraction. 8-state AU coverage, CIH-reviewed editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Timber floor sanding and polishing involves drum sanders, edgers and solvent-based finishes generating combustible wood dust, hazardous chemical vapours and electrical risks. Under WHS Regulation 2011, this work requires a documented SWMS addressing dust extraction, ignition control and respiratory protection before commencement on any commercial site.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Deflagration, fire, severe burns
Fire, explosion, chemical inhalation injury
Electrocution or serious electric shock
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Use HEPA-filtered dust extraction on all sanders; clean dust hourly to prevent accumulation.
- 2Eliminate ignition sources during finish application; ventilate space and isolate pilot lights.
- 3Inspect and tag-test all leads daily; use RCD protection on every circuit.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Solvent finishes, SDS, ventilation and storage requirements
Selection and fit-testing of dust and vapour respirators
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Not applicable — listed only where confirmed; sanding does not trigger Schedule 3 HRCW directly.
Where HRCW applies, SWMS is mandatory before work starts under r291.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template, CIH-reviewed and ready to customise
- ✓State-specific legislation schedule covering all 8 Australian jurisdictions
- ✓Hazard register aligned to wood dust, chemical and electrical risks
- ✓Worker sign-on register for site induction and SWMS acknowledgement
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 r50 — Airborne contaminant exposure standards
- WHS Regulation 2011 r357 — Hazardous chemicals risk management