Painting Emergency
Interior, exterior, lead paint, spray painting, and heights
Painting Complete Pack
3 documents — everything you need for painting compliance.
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Painting work becomes high-risk construction work under WHS Regulations s.291 when it involves working at heights of 2 metres or more, working with lead paint, or spray painting in confined areas.
Our painting SWMS pack covers 10 activities including interior painting, exterior painting at heights, lead paint removal, spray painting operations, surface preparation, and working from ladders, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms. Documents address hazards such as falls from height, chemical exposure from paints and solvents, lead dust inhalation, and fire risk from flammable coatings.
Key Hazards Covered
- Falls from ladders, scaffolding and EWPs
- Chemical exposure from paints, solvents and thinners
- Lead dust and fume inhalation during lead paint work
- Fire and explosion risk from flammable coatings
- Spray painting in confined or poorly ventilated areas
- Musculoskeletal injuries from overhead work
Relevant Australian Standards
- AS/NZS 4361.1 Guide to lead paint management (residential)
- AS/NZS 1891.1 Fall-arrest systems
- AS/NZS 1715 Respiratory protective devices
- AS 1940 Storage and handling of flammable liquids
Individual Documents — $41.95 each
Painting Emergency — Common Questions
Are emergency procedures a legal requirement?
Yes. Under WHS Regulation 43, PCBUs must prepare, maintain, and implement an emergency plan for the workplace. Workers must be trained in emergency procedures.
What emergencies do your procedures cover?
Our procedures cover trade-specific emergencies including injuries, chemical exposure, fire, electrical incidents, structural collapse, severe weather, and medical emergencies.
Do emergency procedures include notification requirements?
Yes. Each procedure includes who to notify (emergency services, regulators, site managers), when to notify them, and what information to provide.
Last updated: March 2026