Plumbing SWMS Pack

Awareness-level controls for workers who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACM) - identifying likely ACM, using the asbestos register, and responding to suspected or disturbed material. This SWMS does not authorise removal.

CCTV inspection of drains and sewers - pit access, camera deployment, traffic control and reporting.

Cutting chases in concrete and masonry for services using wall chasers, saws and breakers.

Entry into and work within confined spaces (pits, tanks, chambers, pipes, vaults) including identification, permits, atmosphere control, entry, the task and rescue.

Operation of elevated work platforms (boom lifts, cherrypickers, scissor lifts) for work at height, including set-up, elevated work and stowing.

Operation of earthmoving equipment (excavators, loaders, dozers, backhoes) for cut, fill, loading and levelling tasks, including pre-start, operation among workers, attachments and shutdown.

Jointing of polyethylene pipe by butt fusion and electrofusion - facing, heating, joining and cooling.

Excavation in proximity to underground and overhead assets (power, gas, water, sewer, fuel, comms), including locating, potholing, exposing, supporting and reinstating services.

Installation of fire detection and alarm systems - FIP panels, detectors, cabling and interfaces with building services.

Detection and location of gas and water leaks on services using instruments, tracer methods and excavation support.

Trenchless pipe installation by guided boring and pipe jacking between shafts, including shaft work, jacking operations, lubrication and breakthrough.

Locating and marking underground services using electromagnetic (EML) and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) methods prior to excavation.

Chlorination, disinfection, flushing and dechlorination of water mains before commissioning, including chemical handling and discharge management.

Installation of mechanical services pipework - chilled/heating water, condenser and gas piping, supports, welding/brazing and pressure testing.

Reactive plumbing call-outs at varied premises - diagnosis and repair of leaks, blockages, hot water and gas faults.

Trenchless drain rehabilitation - CIPP lining with resins, inversion/winching and curing (hot water, steam or UV).

Installation of below-ground drainage - sewer and stormwater - including trenching, pipe laying, jointing, testing and backfill.

Installation and servicing of gas appliances, meters and consumer piping (licensed gasfitting).

Installation and replacement of pumps and valves on water and wastewater systems - pits, plantrooms and pipework.

Installation of suspended hydraulic pipework - supports, gravity drainage and pressure lines at height.

Installation of temporary water, sewer and gas services for construction sites and events.

Electrical and services work within building risers and shafts - cabling, equipment and penetrations.

Plumbing rough-in and fit-off during construction - in-wall/in-slab pipework, fixtures and commissioning.

Excavation of trenches for services, drainage and foundations, including service location, excavation, ground support, entry, backfill and reinstatement.

Installation and servicing of on-site wastewater treatment and reclamation units - tanks, pumps, blowers, disinfection and controls.

High pressure water jetting to clear blocked stormwater and sewer drains, including pit access, jetting operations, contaminated water management and reinstatement.

Landscaping work in occupied homes - gardens, structures and maintenance with residents on site.