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Plumbing Suspended Pipework

SWMS · SWMS-10198

  • 18 job steps
  • Version 9

This Plumbing Suspended Pipework Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the safety steps, general hazards and controls for installing suspended pipework from elevating work platforms (EWPs).

It covers 18 job steps, from training on the health effects of respirable crystalline silica and arriving on site, through delivering and setting up the EWP, working at height, installing pipework, welding and soldering, and fuelling, to completion and emergency response.

It suits businesses and workers installing suspended pipework from EWPs such as boom lifts, cherry pickers and scissor lifts, and the safety officers and site supervisors responsible for them.

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Plumbing Suspended Pipework

SWMSVersion 9
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
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Business contact 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 (HRCW)

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
  • 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

(add notes specific to this site)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Face Protection
  • 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

17 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

18 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on the health effects of respirable crystalline silica
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and check the site before starting
  3. Delivery, set-up & removal of EWPCheck the ground, then transport, load, unload and park the EWP safely
  4. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and check for electrical services
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, fuels and chemicals on site
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksLift and move materials safely to prevent MSD injuries
  8. Materials deliveryManage mobile plant and unload materials safely
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and non-powered tools safely
  10. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse chemicals as the SDS directs, with PPE and ventilation
  11. Working at height on ladders & mobile scaffoldSet up and use ladders and scaffolds safely
  12. EWP - Pre-start checkInspect the EWP before use
  13. Operating EWPOperate the EWP safely and keep ground workers clear
  14. Installing pipeworkInstall pipework, controlling falling objects, tools, cutting and silica dust
  15. Welding, solderingWeld and solder under a hot work permit, with fire, burn, eye and heat controls
  16. Fuelling on-siteRefuel safely to prevent fire and fuel exposure
  17. On completionPark, shut down and secure the EWP and clean up the site
  18. Emergency responseFollow emergency procedures, call 000 and give first aid

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