FRP Strengthening SWMS
Safe Work Method Statement covering the key hazards and control measures for frp strengthening.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
FRP strengthening involves bonding carbon or glass fibre laminates to concrete structures using epoxy or styrene-based resins to enhance load capacity. Surface grinding, resin mixing and laminate application trigger WHS Regulation 2025 hazardous chemical and HRCW provisions, requiring a documented SWMS before work commences.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Dermatitis, sensitisation, respiratory irritation
Silicosis and irreversible lung disease
Skin, eye and airway irritation
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Use on-tool extraction (M/H-class) for grinding; wet-cut where structurally permitted to suppress silica dust.
- 2Mix resins in mechanically ventilated areas; wear chemical gloves, P2 respirator and coveralls per SDS.
- 3Implement exclusion zones, gas detection for styrene, and emergency eyewash within 10 metres of work area.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Resin handling, SDS, register and exposure controls
Selection and fit-testing of P2/A1 respirators
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Epoxy and styrene resins are scheduled hazardous chemicals requiring SDS-driven controls and exposure monitoring.
SWMS mandatory under WHS Reg 291; non-compliance attracts Category 2 penalties.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template tailored to FRP strengthening
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (all jurisdictions)
- ✓Project-ready hazard and risk register
- ✓Worker sign-on and consultation register
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s.19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2025 Part 7.1 — Hazardous chemicals
- WHS Regulation 2025 r.291 — SWMS for high risk construction work