Pool Chemical Handling SWMS
Handling, storage, and dosing of pool chemicals — chlorine (granular and liquid), acid, salt, algaecide. Covers delivery, storage in dedicated chemical room, manual dosing, and automated dosing system maintenance.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Handling, storage and dosing of pool chemicals including granular and liquid chlorine, hydrochloric acid, salt and algaecide. Covers deliveries, segregated chemical room storage, manual dosing and automated dosing system servicing. Triggers WHS Regulation 2025 Chapter 7 (Hazardous Chemicals) and Schedule 1 HRCW Category 17 for dangerous goods.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Acute respiratory injury, chemical pneumonitis, fatality
Chemical burns to eyes, skin, respiratory tract
Lung damage; fire if contaminated with organics
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Segregate incompatible chemicals (Class 5.1 oxidisers from Class 8 acids) with bunded separation per AS 4452.
- 2Mandatory PPE: chemical goggles, face shield, acid-resistant gloves, apron, P2 respirator during decanting.
- 3Emergency eyewash and safety shower within 10 seconds travel; SDS register accessible at point of use.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Hazardous chemicals — register, SDS, placarding, manifest, risk control
Storage and handling of toxic substances and pool chemicals
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Bulk storage and handling of dangerous goods — chlorine (5.1) and hydrochloric acid (Class 8).
SWMS mandatory before work starts; PCBU penalties up to $30,000 individual.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS customisable to your site and chemicals
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (all Australian jurisdictions)
- ✓Chemical hazard register with SDS reference fields
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation evidence
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s.19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2025 r.347 — Hazardous chemicals register and manifest
- Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations