Gas-Water Leak Detection Safe Work Method Statement

Gas-Water Leak Detection Safe Work Method Statement

This Gas-Water Leak Detection Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the safety measures required for common hazards associated with Leak Detection (Gas & Water).

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

• 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
• In or near water or other liquid that involves the risk of drowning

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, 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 Gas-Water Leak Detection SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

1. Training
2. Planning
3. Working Outdoors
4. Cylinder Handling & Transport
5. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
6. Work Area Set-up
7. Environment
8. Housekeeping
9. Manual Tasks
10. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
11. Working at Height on Ladders &/or Mobile Scaffold
12. Pre-operational Inspection
13. Gas Leak Detection & Repair
14. Water Leak Detection & Repair
15. Shallow Diving (free air & snorkelling)
16. On Completion
17. Emergency Response