Water Features Safe Work Method Statement

Water Features Safe Work Method Statement

This Water Features Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the installation of water features and garden ponds. 

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

• Mobile plant movement

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, 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 Water Features SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

1. Provide Training on the Health Effects Associated with Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust
2. Working Outdoors
3. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
4. Work Area Set-up
5. Environment
6. Housekeeping
7. Manual Tasks
8. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
9. Hazardous Substance/Chemical Use
10. Mark-out the Water Feature
11. Excavation & Backfilling
12. Placement of Prefabricated Shells, Liners or Statues
13. Lining a Pond
14. Placing header/Capping Material (e.g. pavers, rock)
15. Galvanised Steel Mesh – Pond Safety Cover
16. Low Voltage Lighting & Pumps
17. On Completion
18. Emergency Response