Atmospheric Monitoring and Gas Detection SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers atmospheric monitoring and gas detection, from initial assessment through testing, monitoring, alarm response and demobilisation. It supports planning and managing risks from hazardous atmospheres, oxygen deficiency, gas releases, ignition sources, pressurised gas and changing conditions.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the scope and assess atmospheric risks
• Establish work area controls and restrict access
• Inspect gas detectors, sample equipment and batteries
• Isolate connected energy sources and services
• Install and verify ventilation arrangements
• Conduct remote atmospheric testing
• Approve and control entry arrangements
• Monitor atmospheric conditions during work
• Control methane and ignition sources
• Manage pressurised gas environments
• Respond to alarms, exposure and changing conditions
• Complete records and demobilise controls and equipment

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out atmospheric monitoring and gas detection activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations, including duties to identify hazards, eliminate or minimise risks so far as is reasonably practicable, provide information, training, instruction and supervision, manage hazardous atmospheres, monitor airborne contaminants, and control confined-space work.
• Model Code of Practice: Confined Spaces — guidance for atmospheric testing, confined-space permits, isolation, standby arrangements and emergency procedures.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace — guidance for airborne contaminants, exposure standards and air monitoring.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities — guidance for ventilation and workplace environmental conditions.
• AS 2865:2009 Confined spaces.
• AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
• AS/NZS 1716:2012 Respiratory protective devices.
• AS/NZS 60079 series Explosive atmospheres.
• AS/NZS 60079.29.2 Gas detectors — selection, installation, use and maintenance of detectors for flammable gases and oxygen.
• Safe Work Australia Workplace Exposure Limits for Airborne Contaminants.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections