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Portable-Hydrants-Hose Reel-Extinguishers Inspection Testing

SWMS · SWMS-10665

  • 18 job steps
  • Version 2

This SWMS covers the general hazards and controls for the inspection and testing of portable hydrants, hose reels and extinguishers.

It takes your crew through 18 job steps, from planning, client consultation and site assessment to pressure testing, confined space, electrical hazards, powered and non-powered tools, completion and emergency response.

It suits businesses and contractors who maintain and inspect fire protection systems, including fire safety inspectors, maintenance teams, WHS professionals and construction managers.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

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Portable-Hydrants-Hose Reel-Extinguishers Inspection Testing

SWMSVersion 2
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)
[Principal contractor]
PC Address
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PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job Site Address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
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Site Management Plan

High-risk construction work

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

  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous Lineschemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised Electricalenergised electrical installations or services
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

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?

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

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

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Fire alarm out of commission

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • System drawings are available. If records are not readily available, a pre-work survey to identify the system must be conducted

      • The appropriate notice MUST be given to enable isolations to occur if required.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Working alone - Emergency

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Have a reliable communication system in place and test regularly

      • All workers trained in communication protocol:

        • Mobile phones are to be kept on the worker at all times and switched on

        • Lone workers must call the supervisor upon arrival and departure, and regular call-ins made

        • Call-in times must be agreed upon with relevant workers and supervisors and based on the risk level expected at the site

        • Supervisor must have address details, expected arrival/departure & visit duration times

        • Workers only attend the site as directed by the supervisor

        • Emergency procedures are in place if call-ins are not followed or communication is lost with the worker.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Exposure to disease, bites & stings from insects

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Check worksite for vermin/infestation and have removed before commencing work

      • Appropriate application of insect repellent

      • First aid kit readily available

      • Watch out of snakes and spiders

      • Ensure correct and mandatory PPE is worn at all times

      • people with known allergic responses should consult a doctor and ensure an appropriate kit is available at all times (Including EpiPen - in date).

      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 Client consultation & code of conduct 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. PlanningIdentify the system and give notice of isolations
  2. Client consultation & code of conductConsult the client and respect their property
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and adapt to it
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site and complete a JSA
  5. Work area set-upSet up the exclusion zone and cordon off the area
  6. Testing proceduresTest to the Australian Standard and record defects
  7. Pressure testingKeep people clear while pressure testing
  8. Confined SpaceUse a Confined Space SWMS if entering one
  9. Working in noisy environmentsControl noise and wear hearing protection
  10. Working around pinch pointsKeep body parts clear of pinch points
  11. Working in dust/fumesProtect against dust and fumes
  12. House keepingKeep the work area clean and tidy
  13. Manual tasksReduce the strain of manual tasks
  14. Electrical hazardsLocate electrical fittings and use qualified electricians
  15. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse power and hand tools safely
  16. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste and spills
  17. On completionRemove barriers, report incidents and sign out
  18. Emergency responseFollow the emergency procedures and report the incident

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