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High Pressure Water Cleaner

SWMS · SWMS-10189

10 job steps
Version 10

This High Pressure Water Cleaner Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls of operating petrol or electric-powered high-pressure water jet cleaners that use cold water, hot water and steam. It sets out how to operate a pressure washer safely and what safety equipment to use.

It covers 10 job steps, from working alone, arriving at site and setting up the work area to environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, operating the pressure cleaner, refuelling, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for mobile plant movement and hazardous atmospheres, and for pressurised water, electricity, hot water and steam, asbestos, lead, noise and slips, trips and falls.

It suits construction contractors, cleaning services and maintenance teams who operate high-pressure water cleaners.

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High Pressure Water Cleaner

SWMSVersion 10

Company doing the work: [Company]
Business contact: —
Phone #: —
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work): —
Contact phone #: —
Signature: —
Date: —

Principal contractor (PC): [Principal contractor]
PC address: —
PC phone #: [PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC: —
Job site address: [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)

Mobile PlantMobile plant movement
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 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
Eye Protection

Job steps, hazards and controls

Work activity
Working alone
- Hazard
  Emergency
  Before controls4 Acute
  Controls
  - Ensure a second person knows your location and expected time of return
  - Use mobile phone, telephone or radio to periodically check-in
  - Communication equipment within easy reach at all times
  - Take extra care to work safely and methodically
  - Have a first aid kit readily available and stocked appropriately.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Operatorto maintain call logins

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

Work activity
Arrival at site
Position the vehicle, report in and check the site
Work activity
Work area set up
Set up exclusion zones and make power and fuel units safe
Work activity
Environment
Control noise, waste, spills and runoff
Work activity
House keeping
Keep the work area, hoses and leads clear
Work activity
Manual tasks
Unload and move the pressure unit safely
Work activity
Operating the pressure cleaner
Check and operate the pressure cleaner safely
Work activity
Refuelling
Refuel away from ignition sources
Work activity
On completion
Shut down, drain and store the unit, and sign out
Work activity
Emergency response
Call 000, apply first aid and report incidents

Overall risk rating after controls

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)
		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

Step 1: Determine likelihood

Step 2: Determine consequence

Step 3: Determine the risk score

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.

Step 4: Record risk

9 more job steps, from Arrival at site to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

10 job steps

Working aloneKeep in contact when working alone
Arrival at sitePosition the vehicle, report in and check the site
Work area set upSet up exclusion zones and make power and fuel units safe
EnvironmentControl noise, waste, spills and runoff
House keepingKeep the work area, hoses and leads clear
Manual tasksUnload and move the pressure unit safely
Operating the pressure cleanerCheck and operate the pressure cleaner safely
RefuellingRefuel away from ignition sources
On completionShut down, drain and store the unit, and sign out
Emergency responseCall 000, apply first aid and report incidents

High Pressure Water Cleaner

Site management plan

High-risk construction work