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Rough-in Final Fit-out Plumbing

SWMS · SWMS-10197

  • 18 job steps
  • Version 10

This SWMS covers hazards and controls for the safe installation and fitting of pipework, appliances and fixtures for hot and cold water and fire system installation.

It takes your crew through each job step, from training on respirable crystalline silica dust, confined spaces, site set-up and weather to excavating, joining to existing water pipes, installing pipework, hot work, fitting appliances, commissioning, completion and emergency response.

It includes a risk matrix to rate hazards and suits plumbing contractors, construction managers, safety officers and project supervisors on commercial, industrial and domestic plumbing projects.

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Rough-in Final Fit-out Plumbing

SWMSVersion 10
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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Responsible person's phone
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Responsible person's signature
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Date signed
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Principal Contractor (PC)
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PC Address
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PC phone
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Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job Site Address
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Part of a construction project
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Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • Mobile Plant
  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical
  • Hazardous Atmosphere

Planning and preparation

Planning

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements

  • Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

  • Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. (specify the hold points)

Training and licences

  • All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card

  • Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.

  • Trained First Aider on site

  • All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs

  • Attend all site inductions/briefings

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

  • Only carry out work related to the contract

  • Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitoring and review

  • All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences

  • SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident

  • If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit

  • People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS

  • The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS

  • SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident

  • Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Face Protection
  • Breathing Protection

Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Long and loose hair must be tied back.

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Provide training on the health effects associated with RCS

    • Hazard

      Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) – dust inhalation

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Training and information provided to workers on RCS should include:

        • Identification of RCS dust through Safety Datasheet (SDS) or labels

        • Dust exposure prevention strategies

        • Checking controls are working and using them

        • When and how to use any respiratory protective equipment provided and what to do if something goes wrong (Including worker respirator fit and check processes).

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

17 more job steps, from Identify Confined Space Work to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

18 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on RCS dust, its prevention and respirator use
  2. Identify Confined Space WorkCheck for confined spaces and use a separate Confined Spaces SWMS
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and assess the site conditions
  4. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
  5. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and check for electrical fittings
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, fuels and chemicals to protect the environment
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean, lit and free of trip hazards
  8. Manual tasksHandle materials safely to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and non-powered tools safely
  10. Hazardous substance /chemical useHandle hazardous substances as the SDS directs
  11. Excavating, backfillingLocate underground services and control the excavation
  12. Joining to existing water pipesIsolate power and bridge the pipe before joining to existing water pipes
  13. Installing pipeworkInstall pipework safely at height and control cuts and silica dust
  14. Gas welding, soldering & cuttingControl fire, burns, eye injury and heat stress during hot work
  15. Fitting appliances & fixturesHave electrical work done by an electrician when fitting appliances
  16. Commission systemPressure test and commission the system
  17. On completionClear the site, clean up dust and sign out
  18. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies, give first aid and report incidents

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