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Plumbing Temporary Services Connection

SWMS · SWMS-10396

  • 17 job steps
  • Version 6

This Plumbing Temporary Services Connection SWMS outlines the safety steps, general hazards and controls for the temporary installation of water and sewerage services on construction sites.

It takes your crew through 17 job steps, from training on respirable crystalline silica and planning, to excavation, cutting existing water pipes, welding, running pipe, testing and commissioning, completion and emergency response.

It suits plumbing contractors and construction managers involved in the temporary connection of water and sewerage services on construction sites.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

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Plumbing Temporary Services Connection

SWMSVersion 6
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 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

(add site-specific notes)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand 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

16 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

17 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers to identify RCS dust, prevent exposure and use respiratory protection.
  2. PlanningTell the principal contractor the work's extent and duration, and have an excavation SWMS for trenches over 1.5 m.
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold.
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the site supervisor, complete the induction and a JSA.
  5. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and traffic controls, and keep unauthorised people out.
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, fuels and chemicals, and protect waterways, vegetation and fauna.
  7. HousekeepingKeep the work area clean, lit and clear of trip hazards.
  8. Manual tasksMove materials with trolleys and team lifts, and avoid heavy or awkward lifts.
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use tools as the manufacturer instructs, with electrical protection.
  10. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse chemicals as their SDS directs, with PPE and ventilation.
  11. Excavation workLocate and mark underground services, and keep groundworkers clear of operating machines.
  12. Cutting existing water pipesIsolate power, test for voltage and bridge the pipe before cutting it.
  13. Electric or gas welding, soldering or cuttingWork under a hot work permit, with fire protection and safe gas cylinders.
  14. Running pipe & terminationControl falling objects, cutting hazards, silica dust and trip hazards while running pipe.
  15. Test & commissionHave competent people test all services for leaks and report their status.
  16. On completionAdjust barricades, pack up leads, clean up silica dust and sign out.
  17. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures, give first aid and report the incident.

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