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Plumbing Call-out

SWMS · SWMS-10553

  • 20 job steps
  • Version 8

This SWMS covers general hazards and controls associated with plumbing repairs and maintenance. It includes general plumbing work hazards, working with hot water systems and boilers, working with gas systems, and working at elevated positions.

It takes your crew through each of its 20 job steps, from silica training, planning and client consultation to tools, hazardous substances, ladders, hot work, boilers, gas and asbestos, then completion and emergency response.

It suits plumbing contractors and companies, maintenance teams in commercial and residential buildings, and safety officers and consultants focusing on construction and maintenance projects.

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Plumbing Call-out

SWMSVersion 8
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)
[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)

  • AsbestosAsbestos disturbance
  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesChemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalEnergised 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)

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
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing

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

        • 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

19 more job steps, from Planning 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. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on the health effects of silica dust
  2. PlanningPlan the job, confined space entry, fatigue and lone work
  3. Client consultation & code of conductConsult the client about hazards and respect their property
  4. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare
  5. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site conditions on arrival
  6. Work area set-upSet up the work area with an exclusion zone
  7. EnvironmentManage noise, waste, fuels, waterways, vegetation, vehicles and fauna
  8. House keepingKeep the work area clean to prevent slips, trips and falls
  9. Manual tasksHandle materials and equipment to prevent injury
  10. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools safely, including silica dust controls
  11. Hazardous substance /chemical useHandle and use hazardous substances safely
  12. Working at height on ladders & openingsPrevent falls from ladders and openings
  13. Cutting existing water pipes or replacing water metersTest the pipes for voltage before cutting water pipes or replacing meters
  14. General repairs, i.e., changing washers, replacing tapsPrevent infection and cuts during general plumbing repairs
  15. Hot work – electric or gas welding. Soldering/CuttingControl fire and gas cylinder hazards during hot work
  16. Hot water systems/ boilersCheck and drain hot water systems and boilers safely
  17. Working with GasWork with gas: ventilate, purge and control ignition sources
  18. Working with asbestosControl exposure when drilling asbestos
  19. On completionSecure the work area and clean up on completion
  20. Emergency responseRespond to injuries, fatalities and environmental damage

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