the Safe Work

Safe Work Method Statement - Plumbing Complete

Method Statement BEFORE
Location/Department
:

Date
Developed:
Date of
Task/Activity:
Last
Review:
Legislation, Codes of Practice, Standards used in development of SWP (list below):

Approved
By:

work is started

Signature of Person
Authorising SWMS:

Required PPE to carry

out the activity
Helmet

Boots

Eye

Vest

WORK ACTIVITY

HAZARDS PRESENT

(Steps in the activity/task)

(What could cause injury)

Moving vehicles
Other people staff and customers
Access
Client unaware of contractor on site
Falling objects, Hitting objects
Slips/trips/falls
Hazard substances
Noise
Biological factors

Arrival on site/ Site Inspection

Use of chemicals paints, glues, solvents,

adhesives, petrol, poisons

Manual handling activities

Hazardous substances
Manual handling/body stressing
Slips/trips
Exposure to inhalation, absorption
and ingestion
Spray drift (if spraying)

Back strain
Muscle strain
Impact injuries

Gloves
RISK
SCORE

Med

Med

Med

Hearing

Respirat
or

Harness

RISK CONTROL MEASURES

(What can be done to minimise the risk of injury)
High visibility clothing, appropriate PPE
Park in appropriate areas
Advise client of presence on site
Display identification
Sign into Visitors Log book and obtain site visitors Tag if
required
Ensure others on site are aware of your presence
Handle according l to manufacturers instructions
(including the label and MSDS)
PPE respirators, elbow length gloves, face shield,
overalls
Wear moisture resistant work boots with adequate grip
Mix on level ground, away from others
Replace lid on container
Always use backflow prevention device
Always have spill response kit available
Warm up briefly beforehand
Keep back straight, eyes fixed straight ahead; lift with
legs & not the back
Get help if load is too heavy or awkward
Dont twist
Wear safety boots and gloves if necessary
Use trolley or mechanical mean if possible

RESIDUAL RISK
SCORE

Low

Low

Low

WORK ACTIVITY

HAZARDS PRESENT

(Steps in the activity/task)

(What could cause injury)

Use of power tools

Safe use of ladders

Safe use of manual tools saws, hammers,

screwdrivers

Hot work electric or gas welding.

Soldering/Cutting

Electric shock
Burns
Skin irritations
Excessive noise
Cuts, abrasions, amputations
Eye injury

Falls, sprains and breaks

Back injury
Falling ladder if not secure
Injury from poorly maintained ladder

Cuts
Abrasions
Splinters
Eye damage due to flying debris

Burns
Welding flash
Fire
Falling oxy or acetylene
Oxy & acetylene flashback

RISK
SCORE

RISK CONTROL MEASURES

(What can be done to minimise the risk of injury)

RESIDUAL RISK
SCORE

Med

Test & tag regularly

Visually check before use to make sure all safety
features and guards are in place & there is no damage
Dont operate in wet conditions
Ensure earth leakage protections is in place and is at the
supply end of the extension lead
If device trips, dont reset and start again until cause is
found
Switch tool off if any faults or abnormal actions become
apparent
Ensure tool action is stopped before setting down
Wear appropriate PPE safety glasses, ear protection
Secure any loose hair and clothing

Low

Med

Inspect ladder prior to use make sure is in sound

condition, clean and undamaged
Use two person to carry if required
Secure ladder to structure before climbing onto steps
Have another person near the ladder supervising the
area to support the ladder
Wear appropriate footwear when climbing ladders
Have three limbs on the ladder at all times
Wear a tool pouch to carry tools

Low

Med

Watch what is being done dont be distracted by

others and activities within the work area
Wear appropriate PPE eye protection if sawing and
sanding; steel capped boots

Low

High

Transport in an open, well ventilated vehicles, If a

closed van is being used, ensure gas plugs and chains
are preventing leaks.
Wear appropriate PPE
Currently tagged in date fire extinguisher must be
available where hot work is to take place
Do not use cylinders which are standing in an enclosed
vehicle always move outside first
If there is a possibility of a leak, test with soap and
water
Ensure no flammable liquids or gases are anywhere in
vicinity
Bottles are to be chained when in upright position
Hoses re to be fitted with flash back arrestors and
regulators
After use ensure cylinder valves are tightly shut, outlet
gas plugs and valve protection caps installed .

Med

WORK ACTIVITY

HAZARDS PRESENT

(Steps in the activity/task)

(What could cause injury)

RISK
SCORE

Cutting hands
Hepatitis "B" & "C"
Uncontrolled cable coiling causing arm
strains
Electrocution

Med

Falls
Injuries to people below from falling
objects

Med

Working on sewers, drains and piping

1
0

Working at heights

11

Install new hot water unit unit.

Reconnect gas and water supply pipe-work

Manual handling-back strain

Gas leaks/Explosion from
oxy/Acetylene use

12

Locate gas leak

Head injuries
Asphyxiation (suffocation)
Explosion

High

13

Replace PC Items (basins, WC Pans etc)

Flooding causing Slips on wet floor

Scalding from hot water
Germs

High

High

RISK CONTROL MEASURES

(What can be done to minimise the risk of injury)
Wear leather gloves, clear safety glasses
Immunise workers for hepatitis "B"
Use disinfectant to wash hands to manufacturers
guidelines.
Use the foot pedal to turn the machine on & off.
Install earth leakage safety switch at all sources of
power
Test and tag 15 Amp leads every month
Elevate power leads 2m where vehicle access occurs or
potential trips are likely. Extension leads should not
exceed 35m.
When working at heights above 2 metres, ensure
appropriate fall protection is in place
Carry out risk assessment prior to starting work:
Locate power lines & stay at least 2 metres clean
Identify any other obstructions
Ensure ladders are placed on a level surface
Barricade area to remove any dangers to other people in
the area this will isolate hazards and control the risks
Use a trolley to remove the used hot water system.
Ensure work area is well ventilated
Test work area with a gas detector. Turn it on when
entering the work area.
Keep mobile phones, electrical and lighters away from
work area.
Isolate gas leads when not in use by turning off at the
bottle.
Wear appropriate PPE
Ventilate the work area by opening all doors and
windows
Ensure no flammable liquids or gases are anywhere in
vicinity
Ensure Gas cylinder valves are tight fixed.
Mop up slippery floor
Isolate hot water supply
Correct PPE Equipment

RESIDUAL RISK
SCORE

Low

Low

Low

Med

Low

This SWMS has been developed to reduce and manage the risks that are known to be on the above work site. All members of the team working on this site have read, understood and signed
this Safe Work Method Statement.

Signatures:
Risk Score Grid:
Name:

Signature:

Date:
Name:
Date:

Signature: