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Fuel Tank Maintenance Bulk-Manned Entry

SWMS · SWMS-10636

  • 20 job steps
  • Version 2
  • Miscellaneous
  • Reads on any phone

The Fuel Tank Maintenance Bulk-Manned Entry Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is designed to guide and assist in the safe execution of fuel tank maintenance that requires bulk-manned entry. It addresses the specific hazards and controls related to working in confined spaces, dealing with pressurised systems, and safety from falls and contaminated atmospheres.

It takes your crew through 20 job steps: planning, environment, arrival on site, work area set-up, housekeeping, manual tasks, tools and chemicals, isolating, draining, venting and water washing the tank, scaffold and rope access, confined space entry, welding the manway, boxing up the tank, completion and emergency response.

It suits fuel tank maintenance companies, industrial maintenance contractors, site supervisors and safety officers.

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

Preview of the Fuel Tank Maintenance Bulk-Manned Entry SWMS

Fuel Tank Maintenance Bulk-Manned Entry

SWMSVersion 2

Document details

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
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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)

  • Confined Spaces
  • Gas MainsWork on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesWork on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalWork on or near energised electrical installations or services
  • FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

Working with a risk of a fall over 2 metres

The fall from height hierarchy of control level considered when establishing controls:

  • L1Work on the ground or solid construction, not chosen
  • L2Use a passive fall restraint system, e.g. guard rails, scaffolding, EWP, not chosen
  • L3Use a work positioning system, e.g. travel restraint, rope access, not chosen
  • L4Use a fall arrest system, e.g. safety harness, catch platforms, not chosen
  • L5Implement administrative controls, e.g. signage or instruction, not chosen

No level has been chosen yet.

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

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Breathing Protection
  • Safety Harness

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

      Environmental harm; Fire and explosion

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Implement a Fuel Spill Emergency Response Plan

      • Ensure all relevant workers have undertaken training and received instruction in working at heights (nationally accredited working at heights competency-based training ticket) and training in the safe use of the rope access system. Preferred training:

        • Level 1 Industrial rope access training for ‘simple’ jobs

        • Level 2 & 3 Industrial rope access training respectively to supervise/conduct more complex.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto undertake all planning processes

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

19 more job steps, from Environment to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

20 job steps

  1. PlanningEstablish on-site safety systems and emergency responses.
  2. EnvironmentManage environmental impacts and waste.
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsSet up the site safely and assess hazards.
  4. Work area set-upSecure the work area and prevent unauthorised access.
  5. General house keepingKeep the site clean to prevent slips, trips and falls.
  6. Manual tasksReduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries through proper handling techniques.
  7. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse electrical and other tools safely.
  8. Hazardous substance /chemical useManage the risks of chemical exposure.
  9. Isolate TankIsolate the tank with lock-out/tag-out procedures.
  10. Drain tankDrain the tank safely and manage spills.
  11. Erect ScaffoldSet up scaffolding safely for tank access.
  12. Accessing & working on scaffoldUse scaffolding safely, including fall prevention.
  13. Working at height rope accessUse fall arrest and restraint systems.
  14. Vent/degas tankVent the tank safely to prevent explosions and asphyxiation.
  15. Confined Space EntryManage the risks of entering confined spaces.
  16. Water washClean the tank and manage waste.
  17. Replace Manway (Welding)Use hot work permits and weld safely.
  18. Box up the tank and bring onlineReconnect the system safely and check it.
  19. On completionMake final checks to secure the site and equipment.
  20. Emergency responsePrepare for emergencies and respond to them.

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