This Plumbing and Drainage Work, Roof Repairs SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers internal and external plumbing, drainage, sewer and roof repair work. It covers 29 activities, from planning the job and arriving on site to trenching, hydrostatic testing, ladders, EWPs and incident response, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
 
Who it's for
Licensed plumbers and plumbing businesses
Drainage and sewer contractors
Roof plumbers and roof repair businesses
Builders managing plumbing work
Property and strata maintenance contractors
 
Use it to
Hand clients and principal contractors the SWMS they ask for
Apply for tenders and new jobs with your safety paperwork ready
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and run toolbox talks on the task
 
What this SWMS covers
Planning, arriving on site, unloading and securing the area from the public
Internal drainage and water services, including trenches, falls through voids and manual handling
Hot work on pipework, with fire, burns, LPG leaks and fumes
Fitting and repairing PC items and appliances
Asbestos cement roofing, pipe and sheeting, including falls through fragile sheets
External drainage and sewer, including open trenches, traffic and underground services
Placing bedding, pipes and pits with a backhoe and lifting gear
Hydrostatic testing and fittings failing under pressure
Backfilling and consolidating open trenches
Working at height with fall arrest equipment over 2 metres and EWPs
Selecting, positioning and using ladders, including contact with power lines
Weather, dropped tools, housekeeping, out of service tagging and incident response
 
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 29 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Plant and equipment list, materials, maintenance checks and the training each worker needs
Qualifications, including a plumbing licence and an EWP licence or ticket
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
 
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
 
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
 
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for plumbing, drainage and roof repairs?
Often, yes. A SWMS is legally required for high risk construction work, and this work regularly qualifies, for example roof work with a fall risk over 2 metres, trenches deeper than 1.5 metres, or work likely to disturb asbestos cement. Where none of those apply a SWMS isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage the risks, and clients and head contractors often ask for one either way.
Does it cover asbestos cement roofing and pipes?
Yes. It has an activity for asbestos cement roofing, pipe and sheeting, covering inhalation of fibres from cutting, drilling, breaking or water blasting, and falls through fragile asbestos cement roof sheeting.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.