Ground Water Flow Testing

SWMS · SWMS-10525

11 job steps
Version 2
Miscellaneous
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This Ground Water Flow Testing SWMS outlines the general job steps, hazards and controls for conducting groundwater flow testing, ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

It takes your crew through eleven job steps: planning, travel to and from a remote worksite, arrival and site assessment, work area set-up, working outdoors, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, the water flow test, completion and emergency response.

It suits environmental consultants, construction managers, safety officers and field technicians, particularly those working in remote areas or on high-risk construction work.

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Ground Water Flow Testing

SWMSVersion 2

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)

Hazardous Atmosphere
Traffic Corridors
Water & 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 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
High Visibility
Eye 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
  Remote area emergency
  Before controls4 Acute
  Controls
  - Prepare a Remote / Isolated Work Plan. A signed copy must be taken by workers to the Remote/Isolated workplace each day, and the responsible supervisor must keep a copy at home base or head office
  - All relevant workers scheduled to work in the remote area supplied with Personal Location Beacons (PLB)
  - All vehicles used to transport crew to remote locations are carrying Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) onboard vehicle:
    Cabin roof marked with a specific identification number (for aerial identification.)
  - Complete a Departure Checklist (refer to Remote / Isolated Work Plan).
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - The Organisationwill ensure a 'Remote and Isolated Plan' is in place & check the site amenities are in place
- Hazard
  Lack of amenities
  Before controls3 High
  Controls
  - Ensure that workers have access to workplace amenities:
    Suitable accommodation including but not limited to power, air conditioning, toilets, refrigeration for food and drinks, showers
    Adequate supplies, including food and water, for the duration of the project.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - The Organisationwill ensure a 'Remote and Isolated Plan' is in place & check the site amenities are in place

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

Work activity
Travel to/from remote worksite
Safe travel practices and vehicle inspection.
Work activity
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions
Site assessment and setting up for the task.
Work activity
Work area set-up
Establishing safe work zones and managing public interaction.
Work activity
Working outdoors
Precautions for working in various outdoor conditions.
Work activity
Environment
Managing environmental impacts and waste.
Work activity
House keeping
Maintaining a clean and safe work area.
Work activity
Manual tasks
Safe handling and movement to prevent injuries.
Work activity
Water flow test
Conducting tests with safety and communication protocols.
Work activity
On completion
Final steps for the site to be safe and clean.
Work activity
Emergency response
Protocols for injury, environmental damage, and failed check-ins.

Permits

Plant and equipment

Hazardous substances

Supervisory arrangements

SWMS Sign-off

This SWMS developed in consultation and cooperation with workers and relevant organisation representatives. I have read the above SWMS, and I understand its contents. I confirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certification, to conduct the task as described. I agree to comply with safety requirements within this SWMS, including risk control measures, safe work instructions, and PPE described.

Worker’s name	Job role / positione.g. supervisor, worker, trainee	Licences, competencies & qualificationsType / descriptionClassNumber	Date	Signature
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)

Hierarchy of controls

Risk matrix

Likelihood	Criteria	Description

Level of Effect	Example of each level

Likelihood ↑	InsignificantNo effect, or so minor that the effect is acceptable	MinorMinor first aid treatment, minimal business disruption, minimal environmental effect	ModerateSerious injuries, medium business interruption, medium environmental impact	MajorExtensive injuries or fatality, significant business interruption, environmental harm, prosecution	CatastrophicMultiple permanent disabilities or fatalities, business failure, substantial environmental harm, prosecution or imprisonment
	Consequence →
Almost certainExpected in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
LikelyWill probably occur in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
PossibleCould possibly occur at some time	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
UnlikelyUnlikely but possible	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
RareHighly unlikely to occur	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High

1 LowRecord and monitor. Proceed with work, and review the risks regularly.
2 ModerateMaintain control measures. Be cautious when working, and monitor and review regularly.
3 HighReview before commencing work. Introduce new controls or maintain high-level controls to lower the risk level, and monitor the controls frequently.
4 AcuteDo not proceed until the risk level is reduced. Immediately introduce high-level controls, and re-assess before proceeding.

Score	Action

10 more job steps, from Travel to/from remote worksite to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

11 job steps

PlanningPreparation and emergency planning for remote area work.
Travel to/from remote worksiteSafe travel practices and vehicle inspection.
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsSite assessment and setting up for the task.
Work area set-upEstablishing safe work zones and managing public interaction.
Working outdoorsPrecautions for working in various outdoor conditions.
EnvironmentManaging environmental impacts and waste.
House keepingMaintaining a clean and safe work area.
Manual tasksSafe handling and movement to prevent injuries.
Water flow testConducting tests with safety and communication protocols.
On completionFinal steps for the site to be safe and clean.
Emergency responseProtocols for injury, environmental damage, and failed check-ins.

Ground Water Flow Testing

Site management plan

High-risk construction work