Painting SOP

Interior, exterior, lead paint, spray painting, and heights

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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
Relevant Australian Standards

Individual Documents — $33.95 each

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SOP — Interior Painting (Residential)
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 6 equipment items listed 5 PPE items specified 7 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1) P2 particulate respirator (AS/NZS 1716) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Disposable coveralls (Category III Type 5/6)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 2311 - Guide to the painting of buildings AS/NZS 1580 - Paints and related materials - Methods of test AS/NZS 1715 - Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 1337.1 - Personal eye protection AS/NZS 1892.1 - Portable ladders AS 1940 - The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
$33.95
SOP — Exterior Painting (Residential)
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 6 equipment items listed 7 PPE items specified 7 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Full body harness with double lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Half-face respirator with A1 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) SPF 50+ sunscreen and broad-brimmed hat (General duty)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 2311 - Guide to the painting of buildings AS/NZS 4576 - Guidelines for scaffolding safety AS/NZS 1891.1 - Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices: Harnesses and ancillary equipment AS 4361.1 - Guide to lead paint management: Industrial applications AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 1337.1 - Personal eye protection AS/NZS 1892.1 - Portable ladders
$33.95
SOP — Commercial Painting
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 6 equipment items listed 8 PPE items specified 8 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) High-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Full-face respirator with A1P2 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716) Safety glasses / goggles (AS/NZS 1337.1) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Full body harness with shock-absorbing lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Anti-static footwear (spray operations) (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 2311 - Guide to the painting of buildings AS/NZS 1580 - Paints and related materials - Methods of test AS/NZS 4576 - Guidelines for scaffolding safety AS/NZS 1891.1 - Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices: Harnesses and ancillary equipment AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 1715 - Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment AS 1940 - The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids AS/NZS 4602.1 - High visibility safety garments
$33.95
SOP — Painting at Heights (Scaffold)
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 7 equipment items listed 7 PPE items specified 6 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Full body harness with shock-absorbing lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Half-face respirator with A1P2 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716) Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Suspension trauma relief straps (AS/NZS 1891.4)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 4576 - Guidelines for scaffolding safety AS/NZS 1891.1 - Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices: Harnesses and ancillary equipment AS/NZS 1891.4 - Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices: Selection, use and maintenance AS/NZS 2311 - Guide to the painting of buildings AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 1801 - Occupational protective helmets
$33.95
SOP — Painting at Heights (EWP)
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 6 equipment items listed 7 PPE items specified 6 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Full body harness with restraint lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) High-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Half-face respirator with A1P2 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716) Safety goggles (AS/NZS 1337.1) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 2550 - Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use (series) AS/NZS 1891.1 - Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices: Harnesses and ancillary equipment AS/NZS 2311 - Guide to the painting of buildings AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 4602.1 - High visibility safety garments AS/NZS 1801 - Occupational protective helmets
$33.95
SOP — Lead Paint Removal
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 6 PPE items specified 7 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Full-face powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) with P3 filter (AS/NZS 1716) Disposable coveralls (Type 5/6) (Category III Type 5/6) Chemical-resistant gauntlet gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Chemical splash goggles (AS/NZS 1337.1) Disposable overshoes (General duty) Non-slip enclosed footwear (dedicated site pair) (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 4361.1 - Guide to lead paint management: Industrial applications AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 1715 - Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment AS/NZS 2311 - Guide to the painting of buildings AS 1940 - The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids AS/NZS 1337.1 - Personal eye protection NHMRC - Australian Guidelines for Lead Paint Management
$33.95
SOP — Spray Painting
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 8 PPE items specified 7 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Full-face supplied-air respirator (for isocyanates) (AS/NZS 1716) Half-face respirator with A1P2 cartridge (water-based) (AS/NZS 1716) PAPR with A2P3 cartridge (solvent-based) (AS/NZS 1716) Safety goggles (chemical splash) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Disposable coveralls with hood (Category III Type 5/6) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Anti-static enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Class 5 hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 2311 - Guide to the painting of buildings AS 1940 - The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 1715 - Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment AS/NZS 1580 - Paints and related materials - Methods of test AS/NZS 1337.1 - Personal eye protection AS/NZS 1270 - Acoustics - Hearing protectors
$33.95
SOP — Surface Preparation
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 8 PPE items specified 7 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
P2/P3 particulate respirator (AS/NZS 1716) Half-face respirator with A1P2 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716) Safety goggles (chemical splash) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Class 5 hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270) Chemical-resistant gauntlet gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Anti-vibration gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Disposable coveralls (Category III Type 5/6)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 2311 - Guide to the painting of buildings AS 1627 - Metal finishing - Preparation and pretreatment of surfaces (series) AS 4361.1 - Guide to lead paint management: Industrial applications AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 1715 - Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment AS/NZS 1270 - Acoustics - Hearing protectors AS/NZS 1580 - Paints and related materials - Methods of test
$33.95
SOP — Protective Coatings (Industrial)
What's inside this document
6 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 9 PPE items specified 9 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Supplied-air full-face respirator (for isocyanates and blast) (AS/NZS 1716) Half-face respirator with A1P2 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716) Type CE blast helmet with air supply (AS/NZS 1716) Full body harness with twin-tail lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Class 5 hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270) Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, minimum 0.4mm) (AS/NZS 2161.10) Disposable coveralls with hood (Type 5/6) (Category III Type 5/6) Safety goggles (chemical splash) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Steel-cap metatarsal-guarded boots (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 2312 - Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings AS 2312.2 - Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings - Hot dip galvanizing and duplex systems AS 1627 - Metal finishing - Preparation and pretreatment of surfaces (series) AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 1715 - Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment AS/NZS 1891.1 - Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices: Harnesses and ancillary equipment AS 1940 - The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids AS/NZS 1270 - Acoustics - Hearing protectors AS/NZS 1580 - Paints and related materials - Methods of test
$33.95
SOP — Wallpapering
What's inside this document
5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 6 PPE items specified 5 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Safety glasses (medium impact) (AS/NZS 1337.1) P2 particulate respirator (for sanding) (AS/NZS 1716) Nitrile gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Cut-resistant gloves (non-dominant hand) (AS/NZS 2161.3) Non-slip enclosed footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Heat-resistant gloves (for steamer use) (General duty)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 2311 - Guide to the painting of buildings AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 1337.1 - Personal eye protection AS/NZS 1892.1 - Portable ladders AS/NZS 2210.3 - Safety, protective and occupational footwear
$33.95

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Painting SOP — Common Questions

What is the difference between a SOP and a SWMS?

A SOP provides step-by-step instructions for completing a task safely. A SWMS is a legal document specifically for high-risk construction work that focuses on hazard identification and risk control. SOPs are broader and apply to all tasks, not just HRCW.

Why do I need SOPs if I have SWMS?

SWMS only cover high-risk construction work. SOPs cover all tasks, including routine operations, equipment use, and procedures that don't qualify as HRCW but still need standardised safe practices.

Are your SOPs trade-specific?

Yes. Each SOP is written for specific trade activities, with relevant safety controls, PPE requirements, and references to applicable Australian Standards.

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Last updated: March 2026