PFAS Firefighting Foam Decommissioning SWMS
Decommissioning of PFAS-containing aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) systems at aerodromes, defence bases, and industrial facilities — purging, waste capture, and infrastructure decontamination.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Decommissioning legacy PFAS aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) systems at aerodromes, defence bases and industrial facilities involves purging concentrate, capturing rinsate, and decontaminating infrastructure. Work triggers WHS Regulation 2025 hazardous chemical duties, Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 phase-out obligations, and PFAS NEMP 2.0 waste tracking — requiring documented controls before any line break or transfer.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Bioaccumulation; chronic health effects; long-term liability
EPA prosecution; site contamination remediation orders
PFAS spread off-site; downstream worker exposure
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Bunded containment with sealed IBCs for all rinsate; zero discharge to ground or stormwater drains.
- 2Chemical-resistant PPE (nitrile, coveralls, P2/P3 respirator) with single-use disposal into PFAS waste stream.
- 3Licensed PFAS waste contractor engaged; consignment notes retained per PFAS NEMP 2.0 tracking requirements.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory register, SDS, exposure controls for PFAS handling
National framework for PFAS waste capture and disposal
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS customisable to your site and crew
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (all 8 jurisdictions)
- ✓PFAS hazard register with exposure and environmental controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register for daily toolbox verification
Related legislation
- Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (Cth)
- WHS Regulation 2025 — Hazardous Chemicals (Ch 7)
- Civil Aviation Safety Regulations — AFFF transition at aerodromes