SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 002 Gas Fitting Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 1 of 10 GAS FITTING SWMS DetailsOrganisational Company Name: Approval Date: Company Address: Next Review Date: Director / Manager Name: Contact Number: Type of SWMS: Generic (multiple projects, jobs, or work requests) ☐ Site specific (complete section below) ☐ SpecificSite Details Principle Contractor: n/a ☐ Contact Number: n/a ☐ Site Manager or Supervisor Name: n/a ☐ Other PCBU’s: n/a ☐ Site Address: n/a ☐ n/a ☐ DetailsSWMS What high risk work activities are covered by this SWMS? Work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant. Work on or near energised electrical installations or services. Work on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping What is the scope of the works? Scope of work includes the physical work of installing, maintaining, repairing, altering, removing, or adding to Plumbing works. Who else was consulted/involved in preparing this SWMS? Workers / employees Principle Contractor ☐ WHS Team ☐ Additional compliance measures: Pre start Hazard Risk Assessment ☐ Toolbox Talk Workplace Safety Inspection ☐
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 002 Gas Fitting Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 2 of 10 offSign Person responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS: Responsible persons signature: Contact Number: Date: /Training Licencing Requirements Construction industry general induction (White Card) Senior First Aid Training ☐ Forklift Licence ☐ Traffic Control Ticket ☐ Asbestos Awareness ☐ Working with Asbestos of a Minor nature ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ ProtectivePersonal Equipment Safety boots Eye protection Respiratory equipment Safety Helmet ☐ Hearing protection Barricading and signage ☐ Communication equipment ☐ Long sleeve long pants ☐ White night suits required on night shift ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ Chemicals PVC Cement ☐ Diesel Fuel ☐ Petrol Fuel ☐ Silicone Spray ☐ Multi Purpose Grease ☐ Silicone ☐ MAPP Gas / LPG ☐ Oxygen / Acetylene ☐ Multi Use Lubricant Spray (WD 40) ☐ Nitrogen ☐ Refrigerants ☐ (Other): ☐
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 002 Gas Fitting Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 3 of 10 Legislation Jurisdictions / Safety Legislation Regulator and Contact Number Codes of Practice NSW •Act: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) •Regulation: Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW) •Regulator: Safework NSW 13 10 50 Note: To have legal effect in a jurisdiction a model Code of Practice must be approved as a code of practice in that jurisdiction. To find if a model Code of Practice has been approved in a particular jurisdiction, check with the relevant work health and safety regulator. • Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace • First Aid in the Workplace • Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces • Confined Spaces Construction Work • Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work Standards AS/NZS 1067: Sunglasses and fashion spectacles, AS/NZS 1270: Acoustics Hearing protectors, AS/NZS 1337.4 6 Series: Personal eye protection, AS/NZS 1715: Selection use and maintenance of respiratory protection devices, AS/NZS 2161.1-10: Occupational protective gloves, AS/NZS 2210.1-9 Series: Occupational protective footwear, AS/NZS 1800: Occupational protective helmets Selection, care and use, AS/NZS 4501.1: Occupational protective clothing General recommendations on selection, care, use and maintenance of protective clothing
This control measure involves eliminating or removing the risk in its entirety
This control involves separating the hazard or hazardous work practice from employee’s other work areas. This may involve sectioning off the area by erecting barriers or by moving either the hazardous work practice or the „other‟ employees and their work practices.
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Admin This type of control is most effective when used in conjunction with measures mentioned above or as an interim control whilst more effective control measures are developed and implemented.
PPE is not a particularly effective control method and should only be used: When all other control measures are impractical; or In conjunction with other more effective, control measures. Matrix Risk
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Analysis Consequence Likelihood Consequence C1 C2 C3 C4 Likelihood L1 1 1 2 3 L1 Highly Likely C1 Catastrophic L2 1 2 3 3 L2 Likely C2 Major L3 2 3 4 4 L3 Unlikely C3 Moderate L4 3 4 4 4 L4 Rare C4 Minor EXTREME RISK HIGH RISK MEDIUM RISK LOW RISK
This method of control involves designing and/or adding physical safety features to plant or equipment.
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 002 Gas Fitting Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 4 of 10 Hierarchy of Controls Definitions
This form of control involves substituting a safer process or material for the hazardous process/material found.
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 002 Gas Fitting Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 5 of 10 General Planning # Job Step / Process / Activity Identify Hazards Risk Level (R) and the Residual Rating (RR) Identify Controls / Action Required ResponsiblePersonL C R RR 1 Establishment of Site and Amenities • Non Compliance with site safety rules L2 C2 HR LR • Location of Amenities are to be pre determined and setup away from populated areas, schools and high traffic areas. • Exclusion zone set up around the site set up area. • Ensure all vehicles are parked legally (not in No Stopping and not over driveways or in a location which is obstructing traffic. • All staff are to wear PPE (hard hat, visibility vest and safety boots, safety glasses and gloves). • Refer to SWMS 001 General Plumbing Work for additional controls Workers 2 Ensure appropriate testing equipment is available for use • Defective equipment causing personal injury L2 C3 M3 LR • Visual inspection to be carried out on all equipment. • Ensure correct manual handling techniques are followed. • Wear all mandatory PPE and task specific PPE. SupervisorWorkers 3 Gases and flammable liquids • Transport of gas • Flammable liquids L2 C2 HR LR • Do not transport cylinders in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. • Secure cylinders against movement and accidental damage. Ensure that gas cylinder valve is fully closed before placing cylinder in or on vehicle. • Transport cylinders in upright position with valve uppermost. • Provide adequate ventilation for enclosed compartments of vehicles carrying flammable gas. Do not allow smoking or ignition sources within 3m. • Carry flammable liquids only in approved fuel or flammable liquid containers or original packaging. Ensure that lids of containers are closed securely. • Secure containers against movement and accidental damage. Fit earthing cable or strap to prevent build up of static electricity. • Carry a suitable fire extinguisher in a readily accessible location when transporting flammable liquids. Workers
Workers 5 Laying PE pipe in trenches • Mobile plant
Plant that does not require a person to hold a licence for high risk work to operate must only be operated by persons who have successfully completed a recognised training course provided by a RTO and have been assessed as competent in the operation of the plant.
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 002 Gas Fitting Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 6 of 10 4 PE tube and fittings • Compliance with standardsinstallation • Handling of PE tube • Delivery of pipes • Handling transportandoffittings • Mechanical joints and connections L3 C2 MR LR •
• Wear appropriate PPE for hazards present while using power tools (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection when using hammer drills, etc.).
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Straight lengths of PE pipe should be stacked carefully to prevent damage to ends that have been cut and squared for butt welding or electrofusion. Pipe ends should be kept clear of ground where possible. Fittings for PE pipe should be stored, handled and transported in original packaging where practicable, or in a manner that prevents undue scoring to the body of the fitting or damage to any sealing surfaces. Ensure that all surfaces of pipe and joints are clean when making connections. Deburr cut end if necessary. Partially unscrew nut (2 3 turns) and push fitting on to pipe until pipe has reached the central pipe stop. Tighten nuts as tightly as possible use strap wrench for tightening where necessary.
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• Wear high visibility clothing when working in or near roadways, traffic and operating plant. Keep clear of mobile plant in operation.
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• Provide safe access when working above ground or floor level. Ladders must be an industrial type and should only be used for access or light work. Maintain 3 points of contact when climbing or descending ladders. Workers
Coiled PE pipe will be under tension and must be released in a controlled manner. (The amount of energy can be substantial and will cause significant injury or damage if released in an uncontrolled manner). Do not cut straps unless restrained in a suitable reel trailer or coil cage. The end of the coil must be restrained at all times to prevent recoiling, and holding straps released steadily one at a time sequentially staring with the outer layers. Stand to one side when releasing restraining straps
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A Hot Work Risk Assessment must be carried out and a Hot Work Permit issued (where required by main contractor or builder) for work that may involve a risk of fire or explosion due to heat, flames, sparks, etc.
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All hot work must be carried out in accordance with the Hot Work Permit. Ensure that all persons in work area and adjacent areas are competent in the safe selection and use of firefighting equipment and emergency procedures. Provide appropriate fully charged fire extinguishers and fire blankets in work area. Ensure adequate exit and escape routes to eliminate risk of persons being trapped
Workers carrying out hot work must wear appropriate PPE to protect them from the specific hazards encountered during hot work. Wear safety glasses, face shield, gloves, and body and foot protection. Wear appropriate respiratory protection when hazardous fumes are release during welding.
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Clothing, footwear and gloves, etc., must be non flammable do not use synthetics Workers
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• Ensure that all scrap and waste material is removed and that area is clear of obstacles. Check safety of area before removing barricading.
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 002 Gas Fitting Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 8 of 10 8 Gas fitting work • Licensing standardsand • LP Gas locationcylinders • LP Gas mountingcylinders • LP Gas connectioncylinders • Gas piping system all types • Connection of appliances L2 C2 HR LR •
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Gasfitting work must only be carried by or under the direct supervision of a gasfitter who holds a gas work licence. Gas installations in buildings are to conform to AS 5601 Gas installations General installations. Gas installations in boats and caravans are to conform to AS 5601 Gas installations LP Gas installations in caravans and boats for non propulsive purposes. Gas cylinders must be located at least 1 m away from any opening and 150 mm below a window (exchange cylinders) or 500 mm (in situ fill).
• Ensure that the main gas shut off valve or cock is located in a readily accessible position and is clearly identified. T handles should be fitted so that the handle indicates the direction of flow when open.
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Locate cylinders where they will not be at risk of being struck by vehicles or otherwise impacted. Provide protection (e.g., bollards, etc.) where cylinders must be located adjacent to traffic paths (vehicles, forklifts, etc.). Ensure clear access is available to exchange or refill cylinders. Cylinders should be mounted on a firm, level, non combustible base at least 50 mm above ground level, and not resting on soil. Cylinders must not be located below ground level, or in poorly ventilated areas under a building or other location prohibited by AS/NZS 1596 The storage and handling of LP Gas. Provide a means of isolating individual cylinders to permit changeover of cylinders while system is in use. Protect manifold and valves from damage from falling objects if required.
• Drain cocks on reticulated gas systems should be readily accessible.
• Check all connections for leaks after installation. Inspect all parts for damage do not reuse olives that have been compressed.
• Ensure that gas cocks provided for tenant owned appliances (heaters, etc.) are shut and are not leaking gas when not opened.
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 002 Gas Fitting Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 9 of 10 SWMS Employee Sign off This SWMS has been developed in consultation and has been read, understood, and signed by all workers undertaking the scope of works: Print Names: Signatures: Dates:
SWMS 002 Gas Fitting Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 10 of 10 SWMS Employee Sign off This SWMS has been developed in consultation and has been read, understood, and signed by all workers undertaking the scope of works: Print Names: Signatures: Dates: