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Diving

SWMS · SWMS-10444

  • 18 job steps
  • Version 3
  • Swimming Pool
  • Reads on any phone

This Diving Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides guidelines for managing hazards and controls in commercial diving work. It helps make sure diving operations are conducted safely and comply with relevant safety standards.

It covers 18 job steps, from training, planning, risk assessment and the dive plan through emergency and compression chamber preparation, setting up the work area, pre-dive briefing and equipment checks, to entering and exiting the water, dive operations, the end of the dive and emergency response.

It includes a risk assessment matrix to identify and mitigate dive risks, control measures for dive emergencies such as decompression sickness and equipment failure, and measures to minimise the environmental impact of diving operations.

It suits diving contractors and consultants, construction and engineering firms undertaking underwater projects, and environmental research and marine survey organisations.

Preview of the Diving SWMS

Diving

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)
[Principal contractor]
PC Address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job Site Address
[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)

  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical
  • Water & 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

  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Breathing Protection
  • Foot Protection
  • Sun Protection
  • Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Training

    • Hazard

      Unlicensed diver; fatality

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Divers hold relevant licences and are competent to perform diving tasks

      • Each diver, standby diver and dive supervisor holds a current certificate indicating training to a level equal to or exceeding that specified in AS2815 parts 1-5 as appropriate (e.g. an appropriate ADAS diver certificate)

      • All divers hold a current medical fitness certificate and in good health

      • The dive supervisor must have evidence of experience in the relevant techniques, equipment and procedures

      • The dive supervisor must only assign tasks per the diver's experience and training

      • Each diver, standby diver, dive supervisor and any diver’s attendants must hold an appropriate current first aid and oxygen resuscitation certificate

      • All tenders and divers must be trained and proficient in line pull signals

      • Free or buoyant ascent training is being undertaken

      • All diving personnel will be trained in the operation of the recompression chamber equipment and should be able to perform any task required during treatment.

      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 Planning 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. TrainingMake sure divers hold the right licences and are competent.
  2. PlanningPlan decontamination and isolate energy sources before diving.
  3. Conduct a risk assessmentRisk assess and plan every dive before work starts.
  4. Implement a Dive PlanPrepare a dive plan and have it signed off before diving.
  5. Emergency preparation & compression chamber useHave emergency and medical equipment, a recompression chamber and decontamination ready.
  6. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and reschedule work if conditions are extreme.
  7. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site on arrival and report to the site supervisor.
  8. Setting up work/dive areaInform port authorities, isolate energy sources and put signals in place before diving.
  9. EnvironmentProtect the environment while diving.
  10. House keepingKeep the work area clean, lit and clear of trip hazards.
  11. Manual tasksManage manual tasks to prevent musculoskeletal injury.
  12. Conduct pre-dive briefingBrief the dive team before every dive.
  13. Pre-dive equipment checkCheck all dive equipment before the dive.
  14. Hazardous substance /chemical useHandle and use hazardous substances safely.
  15. Entering and exiting the waterProvide a safe way to enter and exit the water.
  16. Dive operationsCarry out dive operations to AS/NZS 2299.1.
  17. End of diveCheck each diver after the dive and report incidents.
  18. Emergency responseFollow the emergency response steps if someone is hurt.

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