Plumber - Drainer SWMS

OHS FORM 005 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS) also known as Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
This SWMS has been developed and authorised by:
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK ACTIVITY: Plumber / Drainer

Trades involved with undertaking this Work Activity:
This SWMS is submitted to: (principle contractor)
COMPANY:
CONTACT NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
SITE ADDRESS:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This SWMS was review by: (principle contractor)

NAME:
POSITION:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
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Person responsible for OHS on the contractors behalf:

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Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
Page 1 of 12
List plant, equipment and

tools to be used
eg. Electric generator
List Hazardous Substances

to be used or handled
MSDS
available?
(Tick)
eg. Unleaded petrol
Hard Hat
Safety Boots
High-visy clothing
Gloves
Hearing Protection
Safety Glasses
30+ Sunscreen
Dust Masks
Other (specify):
Health Risks and Likelihood of Damage
How LIKELY is it to be that bad?

Note: If a hazard is rated 1, 2 or 3, action must be taken immediately.
What
damage
could it
cause?
Death or
permanent
disability
Long term
illness or
serious
injury
Medical
attention or
several
days off
work
First Aid
needed
VERY
LIKELY
VERY
UNLIKELY
LIKELY
UNLIKELY
Could happen
anytime
Could
happen
sometimes
Could
happen, but
only rarely
Could happen, but

probably never will
List PPE to be worn
(Tick) List Hazards to consider
(Tick)
Fall from ladder

Fall from heights
Fall from scaffold
Contact with electricity
Falling objects
Collapse
Slips, trips and falls
Manual handling
Exposure to noise
Struck by moving plant
Inhalation of dust or fumes
Cuts
Other (specify):
How to complete the following form

1. List the step-by-step sequence of tasks required to carry out
the work activity from start to finish.
2. Listing of potential hazards associated with each step, and the
related OHS risks.
3. Using the risk table, rating the identified risks.
4. List what controls you will implement to reduce the risks to the
lowest possible level.
5. Rate the level of risk once those controls have been
implemented (must be 4-6 before you can start work).
6. List the names or positions of the persons responsible for
ensuring the controls are implemented.
Page 2 of 12
1.
Preparation and Planning

for job.
Identify any potential hazards

associated with each step and
any related risks. Detail the hazards
and risks in this column, and enter
the risk rating in the next column.
Inadequate training,
consultation, planning
& improvisation.
Controls Implemented
Decide what controls to use to eliminate or minimise the risks.
Detail the controls in this column, and enter the revised risk rating in
the next column.
Note: If the risk rating is still 1-3, do not begin work.
Revised Risk
Rating (1-6)
Beak the job down into steps.

List the steps in this column.
Hazard Identification
Initial Risk
Rating (1-6)
STEP
Job Step
Person
Responsible
Ensure employees are adequately trained to

Complete the job required.
Provide adequate and competent supervision.
Provide correct equipment to ensure job is
completed safely.
2.
Arriving to job site.
Entry to safe unauthorized

areas.
3.
Unloading of equipment.
Fall from vehicle, manual

handling injuries, traffic
hazards, unfamiliar work
site, trips & slips.
Report to site office for site induction.

Risk assessment of site conditions.
Unload vehicles in area clear of traffic, plant &
equipment.
Training employees in manual handling.
P.P.E equipment such as (fluorescent) vest.
Use team lifting techniques or mechanical means
for manual handling.
Conduct a thorough site inspection before
commencing any work to identify potential causes
hazards.
4.
Internal drainage.
Trips, slips & falls.
Ensure work trucks or vans are parked

appropriately.
Ensure clear access to work area.
Ensure trenches have been filled or fall protection
and barricades are in place. Avoid rough terrain.
Page 3 of 12
5.
Installation of internal
water service and
drainage.

the next column.
Manual handling injuries

when carrying tool
equipment and materials
Training employees in manual handling.
Back and shoulder injuries

when using shovels and
wheelbarrows etc.
Training in manual handling and the use of shovels

and wheelbarrows.
Hit by bobcat or excavator
Only licensed personnel to work with plant.

Plant and equipment to be registered and
maintained P.P.E equipment such as (fluorescent)
vest.
Plant operator to be aware of site personnel.
Contact with substances

classified as hazardous.
Short and long term health
affects eg overcome by
vapours, rash, allergy and
disease.
Trips, slips & falls when
carrying in materials.
Provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Provide training in the use of hazardous
substances and P.P.E equipment required.
Provide and wear correct P.P.E equipment
required.
Trips, slips and falls when

entering job
Revised Risk
Rating (1-6)

Initial Risk
Rating (1-6)
STEP
Job Step
Person
Responsible
Ensure access and entry is clearly defined and

clear of debris.
Avoid rough terrain.
and barricades are in place.
Ensure clear and defined egress into job.
Page 4 of 12
water service and
drainage
(continued)
6.

the next column.
Hit by falling object when

entering job.
Ensure if trades are working above that drop zones

are clearly defined and not entered into.
Falls from ladders or

through voids when
accessing first floor.
Training in the use of P.P.E equipment.

Use P.P.E equipment such as fluorescent vests,
Hard hats, safety footwear.
Training in the set up and use of portable ladders.
Ensure stair void protection is in place and secure.
All ladders should be adequately supported at the
base and tide at the top.
Set ladder at a slope of approximately 4 in 1.
Ladder must be extended past landing by 1.0m.
Revised Risk
Rating (1-6)

Initial Risk
Rating (1-6)
STEP
Job Step
Person
Responsible
Communicate / consult with Supervisor and other

trades working in the area to ensure minimal
disruption to work.
Always seek assistance if necessary ensuring team
lifts are coordinated.
7.
Trips, falls when setting up

extension leads
Training in the set up and running of extension

leads.
8.
Cuts, abrasions, splinter,

eye, ear damage when
cutting and installing
support trimmers.
Training in the use of P.P.E equipment such as

gloves, safety glasses, ear and foot protection
when required.
Injuries from nail guns.

Injury from power tools.
Keep hands and limbs out of range.

Train and provide correct P.P.E equipment for the
required task.
Training in the use of power tools.
Page 5 of 12

9.
Electrocution & electric

shock
10.

Short & long-term health
affects eg overcome by
vapours, rash allergy and
disease.
Short or long term health
affect from using
LPG cylinders, overcome
by vapours, rash, allergy,
disease and burns.
the next column.
Revised Risk
Rating (1-6)

Initial Risk
Rating (1-6)
STEP
Job Step
Person
Responsible
Electrical test, tagging and register of all power

tools and equipment.
Ensure earth leakage switch is installed on main
supply or portable generators.
Maintain and service all equipment.
Provide and wear correct P.P.E equipment required
Cylinders should be checked for leaks when

received. Do not allow any fittings of the equipment
to be contaminated with grease or oil under any
circumstances.
Ensure employees are trained to handle and use
cylinders and their contents safely.
Reserve cylinders should not be stored in work
area.
Provide training in the use of P.P.E equipment
used for the required tasks.
A No Smoking rule should be strictly enforced.
Gas cylinders must be stored in a well-ventilated
area away from heat sources, other dangerous
substances and protected from accidental impact.
Page 6 of 12
11.
water service and
drainage cont.,
12.
Installation of Downpipe
15.
16.
Burns, sparks hitting eyes,

explosion and
fire when using Oxy
Acetylene.
Falls from climbing in and

on frames and trusses or
from ladders.
Injuries from cutting and
gluing materials
13.
14.

Installation of Downpipe
(continued)
the next column.
Person
Responsible
Gloves to be worn, high visibility vests to be

removed prior to using oxy acetylene as the vests
are highly flammable.
Training in the correct use of P.P.E equipment
such as eye protection.
All oxy equipment to have flash-back arrestors
fitted.
Fire extinguisher to be available.
Training in the use of portable ladders and working
from heights.
required.
Cuts, abrasion, eye, ear

and damage to feet,
overcome by vapours.
Provide MSDS.
Provide and wear correct P.P.E equipment such as
ear, eye and safety footwear.
Slips & trips when moving

around the site.

and barricades are in place.
Ensure work area is clear of waste materials, avoid
rough terrain.
Training in the use and set-up of portable ladders.
Training employees in working at heights.
Falls when installing.
Revised Risk
Rating (1-6)

Initial Risk
Rating (1-6)
STEP
Job Step
Page 7 of 12
17.

the next column.
Sunburn
Use PPE equipment such as hats, protective

clothing, sun creams.
Manual handling injuries.
Training in manual handling
Electrocution.


from lifting
materials.
Training in manual handling.

Use team lifting techniques or mechanical means
for manual handling.
Cuts, abrasions, eye, ear

and damage to feet,
overcome by vapours.

substances and P.P.E required
19.
Slips, trips & falls when

carrying tools and
materials.
Ensure clear access to work area.

Training in manual handling.
Stack materials neatly and clear of work areas.
Training in the use and set-up of portable ladders.
20.
Electrocution & electric

shock

18.
Fitting off PC items &

Appliances.
Revised Risk
Rating (1-6)

Initial Risk
Rating (1-6)
STEP
Job Step
Person
Responsible
Page 8 of 12
21.
22.
Fitting off PC items &

Appliances
(continued)
Installation of External
Drainage & Sewer
23.

the next column.
Slip, trips & falls due to

insufficient lighting.
Ensure adequate lighting is provided especially in

basement and other enclosed areas.
Lack of adequate
ventilation in roof or
floor cavity illness,
breathing difficulties,
being overcome by fumes,
dust particles.
Personnel hit by road
traffic, on site plant
and equipment
Ensure adequate ventilation of work area. Do not

allow fuelled equipment to continuously run in the
immediate vicinity of the work area.
Ensure all employees are properly advised and
trained.
Hit by plant and equipment

when excavating trenches
backfilling and installation
of pips.
Revised Risk
Rating (1-6)

Initial Risk
Rating (1-6)
STEP
Job Step
Person
Responsible
Unload vehicles in area clear of traffic, plant and

equipment.
Ensure workers are supervised when unloading
plant, equipment and materials.
Ensure hazard signage is available for all workers
to display.
Only suitably trained personnel to work with plant.
Plant & equipment to be registered and
maintained.
P.P.E equipment such as (fluorescent) vest.
Plant operator to be aware of site personnel
P.P.E equipment such as (fluorescent) vest. Plant
operator to be aware of site personnel.
Page 9 of 12
24.
Installation of External
Drainage & Sewer
(continued)

the next column.
Tripping, falling into open

trenches. Collapse /
Entrapment.
Training employees in excavation works. Ensure

trenches have been filled or fall protection and
barricades are in place. Avoid rough terrain.
Induction / awareness, bench and shore trenches if
required.
Ensure position of hole is clearly marked.
25.

classified as
hazardous.

required.
26.

while using
shovels and wheelbarrows.
Manual handling training in using shovels and

wheelbarrows.
27.
Injury from hitting

underground services
such as gas, electricity and
water mains.
Seek instruction from site management; utilize Dial

before you dig where necessary.
Prepare emergency plan in event of accident.
Revised Risk
Rating (1-6)

Initial Risk
Rating (1-6)
STEP
Job Step
Person
Responsible
THESE ARE STANDARD SWMS, THEY MUST BE MODIFIED TO SUIT YOUR WORKERS, YOUR EQUIPMENT AND
YOUR SITE.
Page 10 of 12
CHECKLIST OF ITEMS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THIS WORK ACTIVITY
QUALIFICATIONS
TRAINING
Codes of Practice
CODES OF PRACTICE OR AS/NZS

STANDARDS TO BE COMPLIED WITH
OHS Consultation
OHS Induction Training for Construction
Amenities for Construction Work
Australian Standard
AS/NZS 3500 (SET)
Page 11 of 12
Declaration by contractors & workers:

1. I have been consulted and assited in the development of this SWMS.
2. I have been given the opportunity to comment on the content of this SWMS.
3. I have read and understand how I am to carry out the activities listed in this SWMS.
4. I have been supplied with the personal protective equipment identified on this SWMS and I have been given training in the safe use of this equipment.
5. I have read and understand the requirements set out in the mateial safety data sheets for the hazardous substances identified in this SWMS.
NAME:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
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OHS FORM 005 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS) also known as Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

This SWMS has been developed and authorised by:

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ACTIVITY: Plumber / Drainer

This SWMS was review by: (principle contractor)

Person responsible for OHS on the contractors behalf:

Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

List plant, equipment and

List Hazardous Substances

eg. Unleaded petrol

Health Risks and Likelihood of Damage

How LIKELY is it to be that bad?

Could happen, but

Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

List PPE to be worn

(Tick) List Hazards to consider

Fall from ladder

How to complete the following form

Preparation and Planning

Identify any potential hazards

Beak the job down into steps.

Ensure employees are adequately trained to

Arriving to job site.

Entry to safe unauthorized

Fall from vehicle, manual

Report to site office for site induction.

Trips, slips & falls.

Ensure work trucks or vans are parked

Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

Identify any potential hazards

Manual handling injuries

Training employees in manual handling.

Back and shoulder injuries

Training in manual handling and the use of shovels

Hit by bobcat or excavator

Only licensed personnel to work with plant.

Contact with substances

Provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Trips, slips and falls when

Beak the job down into steps.

Ensure access and entry is clearly defined and

Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

Identify any potential hazards

Hit by falling object when

Ensure if trades are working above that drop zones

Falls from ladders or

Training in the use of P.P.E equipment.

Beak the job down into steps.

Communicate / consult with Supervisor and other

Trips, falls when setting up

Training in the set up and running of extension

Cuts, abrasions, splinter,

Training in the use of P.P.E equipment such as

Injuries from nail guns.

Keep hands and limbs out of range.

Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

Identify any potential hazards

Electrocution & electric

Contact with substances

Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

Beak the job down into steps.

Electrical test, tagging and register of all power

Cylinders should be checked for leaks when

Burns, sparks hitting eyes,