This Heat Gun SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and ready to edit. It breaks heat gun work into 8 activities, from the pre-operation inspection to stripping paint, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Painters and decorators stripping paint
Plumbers and electricians using heat shrink
Signwriters and vehicle wrap installers
Maintenance and repair crews
Manufacturing and plastics workshops
It also works as a written task risk assessment for any business where workers use a heat gun, the same way you'd use a JSA or Safe Work Procedure.
Use it to
Hand clients and principal contractors the SWMS they ask for
Apply for tenders and new jobs with your safety paperwork ready
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and run toolbox talks on the task
What this SWMS covers
Pre-operation inspection of the heat gun and leads
Burns and fire from the extreme heat the gun produces
Poisonous fumes given off by the material being heated
Electrical safety for the heat gun and extension leads
Lead fume and lead dust when stripping paint
Preventing lead ingestion from hands and clothing, and exposure of other workers and occupants
Hot materials, debris and waste control
Post-work checks for residual heat and unreported faults
Emergency response to burns, electric shock or fire
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 8 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Daily pre-start and maintenance checks for heat guns, extension leads and electrical tools
Training requirements, including relevant training and a project specific induction
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for using a heat gun?
A SWMS is legally required when the job is high risk construction work, for example stripping paint where someone could fall more than 2 metres, near energised electrical installations, or in an area that may have a flammable atmosphere. Outside those situations a SWMS isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage the risks, and a SWMS is a sound way to record how. Clients, head contractors and prequalification portals often ask for one either way.
Does it cover stripping lead paint?
Yes. It has a separate activity for stripping paint with a heat gun, covering lead fume and lead dust from heated paint, ingestion from hands and clothing, and exposure of other workers and occupants.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
