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Guided Boring Pipe Jacking Works

SWMS · SWMS-10684

  • 17 job steps
  • Version 1

This Guided Boring Pipe Jacking Works Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides instructions for managing the risks of guided boring and pipe jacking works on underground projects.

It takes the work in 17 job steps, from training on silica dust, planning and underground services, the weather, arrival on site, the environment and work area set-up to creating the launch and retrieval pits, pouring the concrete base, hoisting the machine, running the bore, maintenance, fuelling and completion, with the hazards, risk ratings, controls and who is responsible for each. It also includes an emergency response plan and the high-risk construction work involved.

It suits civil and construction contractors, underground utilities installers, pipeline construction teams, and the engineers and project managers involved in guided boring and pipe jacking operations.

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Guided Pipe Jacking Works Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

SWMSVersion 1
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
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal Contractor (PC)
—
PC Address
—
PC phone
—
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 PlantMobile plant movement
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork 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

  • 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

Act, Regulations, Codes of Practice References

None listed.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand 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 Planning to On completion

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 RCSTrain workers on silica dust risks
  2. PlanningPlan the excavation and identify underground services
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsArrive on site, assess site conditions and manage overhead electric lines
  5. EnvironmentManage noise, air quality, waste and other environmental impacts
  6. Work area set-upSet up the work area with exclusion zones and traffic controls
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  8. Manual tasksUse safe manual handling techniques
  9. Create inground launch pit and retrieval pit for guided boring / pipe jacking machine.Excavate the launch pit and retrieval pit
  10. Create and pour concrete base for placement of guided bore / pipe jacking machine.Form and pour the concrete base
  11. Allow concrete base to set – placement of guided bore / jacking machine frame onto in ground base slab by use of hoisting equipmentLower the bore machine frame onto the base with hoisting equipment
  12. Create form work for thrust wall and attach connection plate of bore / jacking machine in-situ for additional support during guided boring processBuild the thrust wall form work and fit the connection plate
  13. Commence guided bore / pipe jacking operationsRun the guided bore and pipe jacking operation
  14. Completion of enveloper pipe – remove equipment from launch shaft and retrieval pit.Remove equipment from the launch shaft and retrieval pit
  15. Maintenance on-siteMaintain plant safely on site
  16. Fuelling on-siteRefuel plant and equipment safely
  17. On completionClose out the site each day and at project end

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