Printing Ink Mixing & Colour Matching SWMS
Ink mixing and colour-matching operations: tinting, dispensing, viscosity, ink waste handling. Solvent vapour, pigment dust, dermal contact controls.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Ink mixing and colour-matching: tinting, dispensing, viscosity testing and ink waste handling. Triggers WHS Regulation 2025 Chapter 7 hazardous chemicals duties for solvent vapour, pigment dust and dermal contact.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
CNS depression, chronic neurotoxicity
Respiratory sensitisation, lung disease
Occupational contact dermatitis
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Mix under LEV ducted to AS/NZS 1668.2; verify capture velocity quarterly.
- 2Wear nitrile gloves and A1P2 respirator fit-tested to AS/NZS 1715.
- 3Maintain SDS register; conduct atmospheric monitoring against Workplace Exposure Standards.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Hazardous chemicals risk management and exposure standards
Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory equipment
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Decanting solvents and pigments above WES requires formal chemical controls.
Category 2 offence; penalties to $1.5M (body corporate).
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
- Code of Practice — Hazardous Manual Tasks