Pool Maintenance

SWMS · SWMS-10194

12 job steps
Version 6
Swimming Pool
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This Pool Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls of pool maintenance, including filter changes, pump repairs and chemical handling.

It covers 12 job steps, from working alone, transporting chemicals and checking the weather to water testing, repairs and cleaning, shallow diving, pump maintenance, finishing the job and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work near gas mains, hazardous lines, energised electrical installations and water with a risk of drowning, and for chemical spills, manual tasks and the environment.

It suits pool cleaning services, maintenance technicians, facility managers overseeing swimming pools and construction companies that install and maintain pools.

Pool Maintenance

SWMSVersion 6

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

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

Is the work associated with a Construction Project? Yes / No

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)

Gas Mains
Hazardous Lines
Energised Electrical
Water & Drowning

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)

(specify the hold points)

Training and 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.

Monitoring and 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
Eye Protection
Protective Clothing
Life Jacket
Goggles Snorkel

Job steps, hazards and controls

Work activity
Working alone
- Hazard
  Emergency
  Before controls3 High
  Controls
  - A ‘Buddy’ system must be utilised at all times when working alone. Ensure:
    Mobile phone (with service in the work area, pre-programmed with emergency numbers)
    Mobile tested before departure & phones have spare, fully charged batteries and facilities for continuing charging
    Mobile phones to be kept on the relevant worker at all times
    Mobile phones to be kept switched on
    Worker calls supervisor upon arrival and departure and regular call-ins are made
    Supervisor must have address details, expected arrival/departure and visit duration times
    Supervisors have details of relevant worker’s vehicle (registration, colour make, model)
    Workers to attend only the site directed by supervisor
    Emergency procedures in place if call-ins are not followed, or communication lost with relevant worker
    Call-in times must be agreed with the worker and supervisor and based on the risk level expected at the site.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

Work activity
Transporting chemicals
Drive safely and secure pool chemicals for transport
Work activity
Check weather conditions & prepare
Check the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
Work activity
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions
Park safely, report in and assess the site
Work activity
Work area set-up
Keep people out of the pool and close the safety gates
Work activity
Environment
Store chemicals safely and keep residue out of drains
Work activity
Manual tasks
Lift and move materials safely
Work activity
Water testing, repairs & cleaning
Handle chemicals, spills, tools and wet edges safely
Work activity
Shallow diving (free air and snorkelling)
Check the water and dive only with a spotter
Work activity
Pump Maintenance
Isolate power before pump maintenance
Work activity
On completion
Secure the pool gate and tell the client when done
Work activity
Emergency response
Call 000 and follow the emergency procedures

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

11 more job steps, from Transporting chemicals to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

12 job steps

Working aloneSet up a buddy and call-in system when working alone
Transporting chemicalsDrive safely and secure pool chemicals for transport
Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and assess the site
Work area set-upKeep people out of the pool and close the safety gates
EnvironmentStore chemicals safely and keep residue out of drains
Manual tasksLift and move materials safely
Water testing, repairs & cleaningHandle chemicals, spills, tools and wet edges safely
Shallow diving (free air and snorkelling)Check the water and dive only with a spotter
Pump MaintenanceIsolate power before pump maintenance
On completionSecure the pool gate and tell the client when done
Emergency responseCall 000 and follow the emergency procedures

Pool Maintenance

Site management plan

High-risk construction work