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Cctv Pipe Inspection SWMS

Cctv Pipe Inspection SWMS

  • 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
  • Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
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  • Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates

Cctv Pipe Inspection SWMS

Product Overview

This Cctv Pipe Inspection Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a site-ready safety document designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls for CCTV inspection of underground and above-ground pipework. It is a comprehensive, task-specific SWMS that supports WHS compliance and safe management of high risk construction work involving confined and restricted spaces, mobile plant, and electrical equipment.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes specific risk controls for:

  • Planning and preparation of CCTV pipe inspection works, including site assessment, service locating, and pre-start checks
  • Selection, inspection, and safe use of CCTV pipe inspection cameras, crawlers, push rods, and associated equipment
  • Safe handling and management of electrical leads, portable RCDs, and power supply for inspection equipment
  • Establishing exclusion zones and traffic management around pits, manholes, and access points
  • Opening, securing, and working around pits, manholes, and access chambers to prevent falls and object drops
  • Hazard identification and control when working near live services, underground utilities, and existing infrastructure
  • Managing confined space and restricted space risks, including atmospheric hazards, engulfment, and access/egress
  • Manual handling of cameras, cables, covers, and equipment to minimise musculoskeletal injuries
  • Use of tripods, winches, and lifting devices for lowering and retrieving CCTV equipment into pits or chambers
  • Control of slip, trip, and fall hazards from wet, uneven, or cluttered ground surfaces around work areas
  • Noise, vibration, and ergonomic risk management when operating inspection units and generators
  • Decontamination and cleaning of CCTV equipment exposed to wastewater, sewage, or contaminated materials
  • Emergency response procedures for equipment failure, exposure to hazardous atmospheres, and worker injury

Who is this for?

This SWMS is designed for CCTV pipe inspection contractors, civil and drainage crews, plumbing and pipeline maintenance companies, and site supervisors overseeing inspection works on construction, infrastructure, and maintenance projects.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity Potential Hazards
Preparation
  • Electric shock, Tripping over cables, Manual Handling injuries
CCTV Setup and Calibration
  • Dropping heavy equipment causing foot injury, Chemical exposure to cleaning substances used on lenses
Start of Inspection
  • Confined spaces risk, Contact with hazardous substances present in pipes
Working while equipment is running
  • Risk of electrocution, Noise exposure, Moving parts of the camera can lead to entanglement
Navigating through pipes
  • Risk of getting camera stuck, Hazard to workers if manual retrieval is necessary
Image analysis
  • Eye strain from detailed inspection, Incorrect decision making due to fatigue or distraction
Adjusting CCTV as per requirement
  • Risk of damaging equipment, Ergonomic hazards, Manual handling risk when trying to adjust position
Camera Retrieval
  • Manual handling risk, Risk of getting caught on sharp objects, Decontamination risks
Data Recording
  • Risks associated with computer use (RSI), Data loss or misinterpretation
Clear-up and Shutdown
  • Risks from disconnecting Electric power source, Manual handling for clean up, Hazardous waste disposal
Review of CCTv Footage
  • Risks associated with computer use, incorrect interpretation due to fatigue or distraction
Report Writing
  • Stress and Mismanagement of information, RSI risk
Equipment Maintenance
  • Chemical exposure from cleaning agents, Electric shock
Storage of equipment
  • Manual handling risks, Risk of damage to equipment if not stored properly
Making Recommendations based on Report
  • Incorrect decision making due to misinterpretation or missing data

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Legislation & References

This document was researched and developed to align with:

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
  • Code of Practice: Confined Spaces – for managing risks when entering or working in pits, manholes, and chambers
  • Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace – for safe use of powered CCTV inspection equipment
  • Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks – for controlling risks from lifting, pushing, and handling equipment and covers
  • Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces – for working around open pits, manholes, and access points
  • Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks – for systematic risk management and implementation of controls
  • Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work – for operation of generators and powered inspection units

Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
  • Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
  • Possible hazards that may be encountered
  • Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
  • Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  • Safety measures and guides
  • Operational Safety Checks
  • Before and After Risk Ratings
  • Risk Assessment Matrix
  • High Risk Work Involved
  • Emergency Evacuation Procedure
  • Plant and Equipment
  • Qualifications and Permits
  • Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Company Personnel Sign-off form

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