Pipework Mechanical Safe Work Method Statement

Pipework Mechanical Safe Work Method Statement

This Pipework Mechanical Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the safe installation and fitting of mechanical pipework and is suitable for fire system installation, condenser water pipe work, chilled water pipe work etc. 

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

• Mobile plant movement
• Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
• Involves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
• Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hot Work, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work, Silica Dust & Environmental Considerations.

Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Pipework Mechanical SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

1. Provide Training on the Health Effects Associated with RCS
2. Planning
3. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
4. Working Outdoors
5. Work Area Set-up
6. Environment
7. Housekeeping
8. Manual Tasks
9. Materials Delivery
10. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
11. Hazardous Substance/Chemical Use
12. Working at Height on Ladders, Trestles, Mobile Scaffold, Fixed Scaffold & Openings
13. Running Pipework
14. Connecting Valve Sets & Pipework, Cutting & Welding Pipe & Fittings to Pipe
15. Pipework Installation via Crane Lift
16. Commission System
17. Fuelling On-site
18. On Completion
19. Emergency Response

We've recently reviewed and updated this SWMS in line with the new Code of Practice for managing risks of plant in the workplace. Shop confidently, knowing you're getting the latest, most accurate information for your workplace safety needs.