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Culvert-Tank Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10637

  • 12 job steps
  • Version 3

This SWMS covers the steps, hazards and controls for installing culverts, tanks and similar structures. It takes your crew through each job step, from planning and arriving on site to materials delivery, excavation and battering, working in the excavation, installing the culvert, tank or pipes and backfilling, completion and emergency response.

It deals with the risks that come with this work, including trench collapse, underground services, powered mobile plant, contact with electricity, manual tasks and environmental impact.

It suits construction managers, site supervisors, civil engineers, safety officers and installation crews.

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Culvert/Tank Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

SWMSVersion 3
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)
—
PC Address
—
PC phone
—
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job Site Address
—
Part of a construction project
—

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
  • Shafts & TrenchesWorking at depths greater than 1.5 metres, including tunnels or mines
  • 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
  • Water & DrowningIn or near water or other liquid that involves the risk of drowning

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
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • 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

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Injury or death from trench collapse

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Implement a site-specific Trench Emergency Response Plan

      • Emergency plan to take into account unexpected incidents, such as ground slip, flooding, gas leaks and the rescue of workers from an excavation.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Extreme weather

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Check weather conditions – do not work in extreme conditions

      • Reschedule works to work in more moderate temperatures

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Hyperthermia

      Hypothermia

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Workers trained to recognise the symptoms of hyperthermia and hypothermia

      • Hot conditions. Ensure:

        • Suitable protective clothing

        • Sun brim on hard hats

        • Safety glasses - UV rated

        • Use 30+ sunscreen on exposed skin

        • Adequate drinking water

        • Access to shade on breaks

      • Adequate breaks.

      • Cold conditions. Ensure:

        • Schedule warm-up breaks

        • Hold breaks inside

        • Dress warmly in layers

        • Stay dry (wet clothing chills the body rapidly)

        • Workers must get out of the cold as soon as they can if starting to feel symptoms

        • Alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine and certain medications increase susceptibility to cold.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Unidentified hazards

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • All water delivery, excavation and crane work will be outsourced to contractors

      • Liaise with contractors to confirm their SWMS is suitable and available for review

      • All workers are to work under the applicable contractor crane and excavation activity SWMS

      • If a conflict in controls is identified between this SWMS and a contractor SWMS, the work will be stopped until the relevant SWMS are amended, and all workers informed of the changes.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

11 more job steps, from Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

12 job steps

  1. PlanningIdentify the resources and hazards, and carry out initial risk assessments
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsInspect the site to assess conditions and identify immediate risks
  3. Work area set-upSecure the area to prevent unauthorised access
  4. EnvironmentMinimise environmental impact and comply with regulations
  5. House keepingKeep the work area clean to prevent slips, trips and falls
  6. Manual tasksUse correct lifting techniques to avoid musculoskeletal injuries
  7. Materials deliveryDeliver materials safely and prevent accidents such as truck rollovers
  8. Excavation & batteringExcavate and batter, stabilising the walls to prevent collapse
  9. Installing geofabric lining (working in the excavation)Work safely in the excavation
  10. Installing culvert, tank, or pipes & backfillingUse licensed operators and lift safely
  11. On completionSecure the site and equipment after completion
  12. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies, including injuries and environmental damage

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