Licensed Trade
Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainage Safe Work Method Statement
Complete SWMS for hot works oxy-acetylene brazing, trench drainage, gas pipe pressure testing, sewer biological hazards, and confined spaces.
Compliance Overview
Trade Classification:
Electrical & Mechanical
SWMS Requirement:
Mandatory Prior to Work
Template Format:
MS Word (.docx) & PDF
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Overview & Statutory Scope
Commercial and residential plumbing involves hot work brazing, pressurised combustible gas testing, trench collapses during sewer line laying, and exposure to biohazardous pathogens (Legionella, Hepatitis, sewage bacteria).
Hierarchy of Hazard Control Measures (2026 Standards)
- Hot Works Brazing: 30-minute post-weld fire watch, heat shields behind timber framing, dry powder extinguisher within 3m.
- Gas Pressure Testing: Nitrogen or inert gas decay testing before fuel gas commissioning.
- Biohazard Control: Vaccination protocol (Hep A & B, Tetanus), chemical splash protection.
Risk Assessment Matrix: Primary Hazards & Mandatory Controls
| Identified Hazard | Mandatory Control Measure |
|---|---|
|
Flammable gas leaks and fire during brazing
|
Hot work permit and fire blanket protection |
|
Biological contamination from blackwater sewer lines
|
Gas leak sniffer testing on all joints |
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Trench collapse during deep storm/sewer excavations
|
Vaccinated technicians with fluid-resistant PPE |
|
Hot water scalding during commercial boiler repairs
|
Shoring in trenches deeper than 1.5m |
Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Register
Nitrile / rubber heavy-duty gauntlets
Safety glasses / full face shield for pipe jetting
P2 dust mask
Steel cap boots
Legislation, Codes of Practice & Australian / OSHA Standards
- AS/NZS 3500: Plumbing and Drainage Series
- AS/NZS 5601: Gas Installations
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Plumbing, Drainage & Gasfitting SWMS Template (2026 Edition)
Pre-completed 2026 Word (.docx) document with your trade steps, risk ratings, and rescue procedures. Add your logo and start work immediately.
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