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Fuel Storage Tank Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10535

  • 15 job steps
  • Version 3
  • Miscellaneous
  • Reads on any phone

This Fuel Storage Tank Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the job steps, hazards and safety measures for installing fuel storage tanks. It is a guide to safe and compliant installation practices.

It works through 15 job steps: planning, arrival on site, work area set-up, the environment, housekeeping, checking the weather, manual tasks, materials delivery, mark out and hole excavation, installing the geofabric lining, installing the tank anchors and tank, fittings and pipework, the pressure test, completion and emergency response.

It is suitable for construction companies, fuel storage and handling facilities, environmental management firms and occupational health and safety professionals.

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

Preview of the Fuel Storage Tank Installation SWMS

Fuel Storage Tank Installation

SWMSVersion 3
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)
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PC Address
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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
  • 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/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

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

      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

14 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

15 job steps

  1. PlanningEstablish on-site safety systems and emergency responses
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsEvaluate the site for safety compliance and potential hazards
  3. Work area set-upSecure the area to prevent unauthorised access and ensure safety
  4. EnvironmentMinimise environmental impact and comply with heritage regulations
  5. House keepingMaintain cleanliness to prevent slips, trips and falls
  6. Check weather conditions & preparePrepare for weather conditions to protect against hyperthermia and hypothermia
  7. Manual tasksAddress the risks of manual handling to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
  8. Materials deliveryDeliver and handle materials safely to prevent accidents
  9. Mark out, hole excavation & batteringApply control measures for safe excavation and marking out
  10. Installing geofabric lining (working in the excavation)Apply safety measures for working within excavations
  11. Installing tank anchors, tank, ballasting the tank & backfillingInstall the tank components safely
  12. Installation of fittings, turret, pump, pipework, tank gauging & pump switches to generator skid tankCover electrical safety and component installation
  13. Pressure test to 50psiConduct pressure tests safely
  14. On completionLeave the site secure and safe on completion of work
  15. Emergency responsePrepare for potential emergencies and follow the response actions

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