This Line Marking SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled for setting out, painting and removing line marking on roads, car parks and other surfaces. It covers 19 activities, from arriving at the work area and traffic management to removing old lines and emergency response, 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
Line marking and road marking contractors
Road and civil maintenance crews
Car park and pavement maintenance businesses
Warehouse and factory floor marking contractors
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
Arriving at the work area, with moving vehicles and plant
UV exposure and sunburn
Unloading equipment, including falls from the vehicle and crushed hands
Setting up the work area, traffic management and separation from live traffic
Manual handling of paint, sprayers and traffic cones
Paints, solvents and fuel, including fumes, skin irritation and fire
Road cleaning and blowing debris, with flying stones and exclusion zones
Laying stencils, line marking and placing reflective beads near traffic
Removing existing line marking, including silica dust and lead and chromate from old paint
Packing up, waste control and contaminated wash water
Post-work checks for spills, unsecured materials and traffic hazards
Emergency response to vehicle strikes, chemical spills, fire or injury
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 19 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
Plant and equipment list, including spill kits and traffic control equipment, plus the hazardous paints used
Induction, work activity training and the licences or training needed for plant and equipment
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 line marking?
A SWMS is legally required when the job is high risk construction work, for example line marking on or next to a road in use, or in an area where powered mobile plant is moving. 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. Councils, head contractors and prequalification portals often ask for one either way.
Does it cover removing old line marking?
Yes. It covers respirable crystalline silica from grinding, shot blasting or scarifying the road surface, and lead and chromate exposure from removing old road paint and thermoplastic.
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.
