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Landscaping Irrigation

SWMS · SWMS-10403

  • 15 job steps
  • Version 7

This Landscaping Irrigation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls of installing irrigation systems in commercial and domestic landscape areas on public and private property.

It covers 15 job steps, from training on respirable crystalline silica, working outdoors and transporting the trencher to site set-up, excavation and backfilling, installing the valve manifold, pipework, risers, sprinkler heads and controller, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work involving mobile plant, gas mains, hazardous lines and energised electrical services, and for manual tasks, noise, dust and hazardous substances.

It suits landscaping contractors, irrigation specialists, construction managers overseeing landscaping projects, and safety officers in construction and landscaping.

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Landscaping Irrigation

SWMSVersion 7
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)

  • Mobile Plant
  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical

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

  • 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

    Provide training on the health effects associated with RCS

    • Hazard

      Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) – dust inhalation

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Training and information provided to workers on RCS should include:

        • Identification of RCS dust through Safety Datasheet (SDS) or labels

        • Dust exposure prevention strategies

        • Checking controls are working and using them

        • When and how to use any respiratory protective equipment provided and what to do if something goes wrong (Including worker respirator fit and check processes).

      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 Check weather conditions & prepare 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. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on the health effects of respirable crystalline silica.
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold.
  3. Transporting the trencherLoad, tie down and unload the trencher safely.
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the site supervisor and assess the site.
  5. Work area set-upSecure the work area against unauthorised access and protect pedestrians.
  6. EnvironmentLimit the impact of noise, dust, waste, spills and vehicles on the environment.
  7. HousekeepingKeep the work area clean and clear to prevent slips, trips and falls.
  8. Manual tasksHandle materials safely to avoid manual task injuries.
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools safely, including electrical and fuel-powered tools.
  10. Setting outIdentify and verify utility services before setting out.
  11. Excavation & backfillingOperate the trencher safely and avoid services while excavating and backfilling.
  12. Install the valve manifold, running pipework & connecting risers and sprinkler headsCut and join pipe, handle long lengths and use chemicals safely.
  13. Install the controllerMount and connect the controller, avoiding services in the wall.
  14. On completionCheck barricades, clean up and sign out on the site register.
  15. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid.

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