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Plumbing Pump-Valve Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10361

  • 20 job steps
  • Version 6
  • Plumbing
  • Reads on any phone

This Plumbing Pump-Valve Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the removal and installation of industrial pumps and valves. This SWMS is also suitable for the installation of fire service booster assemblies and hydrants.

It takes your crew through 20 job steps, from training and planning through site set-up, materials delivery, welding and cutting, lock-out and disconnection, lifting and fitting the new pump, motor or valve, to pressure testing, completion and emergency response.

Each step lists its hazards and controls, rated before and after controls, with who is responsible.

Preview of the Plumbing Pump-Valve Installation SWMS

Plumbing Pump-Valve Installation

SWMSVersion 6
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
Business contact 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)

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

(add notes specific to this site)

Act, regulations, codes of practice references

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • 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

    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

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 to identify RCS dust and prevent exposure
  2. PlanningUse a separate Confined Spaces SWMS if the work involves a confined space
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and check the site
  5. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and isolate power before work starts
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, fuels and effects on waterways, soils and animals
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear to prevent slips, trips and falls
  8. Manual tasksLift safely and use team or mechanical lifts for heavy items
  9. Materials deliveryUnload deliveries on stable ground clear of traffic and power lines
  10. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools safely, with electrical leads tested and RCD protected
  11. Hazardous substance /chemical useFollow the SDS and use PPE when handling chemicals
  12. Working at height on laddersSet up and use ladders safely and protect openings
  13. Welding, soldering & cuttingWeld and cut under a hot work permit with fire and eye protection
  14. Disconnect existing pump/motor/ valveIsolate, drain and depressurise before disconnecting the old pump or valve
  15. Lifting pumps- motors-valves into/out of positionLift pumps, motors and valves with exclusion zones and licensed operators
  16. Gasket removal/ flange cleaningRemove old gaskets and clean flanges carefully, away from heat and flame
  17. Fit new pump /motor/valveInspect fittings and install the new pump, motor or valve
  18. Testing new systemPressure test with the area cleared and connections secured
  19. On completionMake the site safe, clean up and sign out
  20. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and report the incident

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