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Drilling and Piling

SWMS · SWMS-10593

  • 17 job steps
  • Version 6

This Drilling and Piling Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the risks and control measures associated with drilling and piling operations using an excavator-based midi drill. It provides essential guidelines for safe and compliant work practices.

It covers 17 job steps, from training on respirable crystalline silica dust, checking the weather and delivering the drill rig to lifting operations, winch operation, maintenance, fuelling, completion and emergency response.

It suits project managers overseeing high-risk construction work, and the workers and supervisors directly involved in drilling and piling activities.

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Drilling and Piling

SWMSVersion 6
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal Contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC Address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job Site Address
[Site address]
Job
Drilling and Piling Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
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 PlantMobile plant movement
  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesChemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalEnergised electrical installations or services
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork carried out in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

Planning and preparation

Planning/Preparation

  • 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/Licence

  • 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.

Monitor/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

Australian Government

Standards

  • Standards Australia 2019, – Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Traffic control for works on roads, AS 1742.3:2019

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Breathing Protection
  • Sun 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

16 more job steps, from Check weather conditions & prepare to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

17 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTeach workers how to identify and reduce exposure to RCS dust
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for the conditions
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site for safety compliance and hazards on arrival
  4. Delivery and removal of drill rigTransport, load and unload the drill rig safely
  5. Work area set-upSet up a secure work area
  6. EnvironmentMinimise the environmental impact of the work
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean and orderly
  8. Manual tasksUse safe handling techniques for manual tasks
  9. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse and handle chemicals safely
  10. Drilling & pilingOperate the drilling and piling machinery safely
  11. Lifting operationsLift safely and check the lifting gear
  12. Winch OperationOperate winches safely, including pre-operation checks
  13. Changing attachmentsChange machine attachments safely
  14. Maintenance on-siteMaintain the machinery on-site
  15. Fuelling on-siteRefuel safely and avoid fire
  16. On completionClose down the site and machinery securely
  17. Emergency responseRespond to an emergency

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