Name: Handling Of Raw Sewage SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKNPN2CN036H45P64W213X
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers the collection, removal, containment and clean-up of raw sewage. It supports planning and management of biological exposure, spills, plant, openings, contaminated surfaces and decontamination risks.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the work scope and plan the task
Establish and secure the work area
Inspect plant and personal protective equipment
Isolate the sewage source
Set up the sewage collection system
Remove raw sewage
Manage pits, openings and associated hazards
Contain spills and runoff
Clean tools and plant
Remove protective equipment and decontaminate
Dispose of waste and demobilise
Review any exposure and close out the work

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out raw sewage handling activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review scope and plan work	Unplanned sewage exposure Incorrect work method Untrained workers Undetected confined space
Establish work area	Unauthorised entry Public exposure Vehicle strike Slip on contaminated surfaces
Inspect plant and PPE	Hose rupture Pump failure Sewage splash Electrical shock PPE failure
Isolate sewage source	Uncontrolled sewage release Backflow Unexpected pump start Exposure to pressurised sewage
Set up collection system	Sewage splash Hose whip Manual handling strain Contaminated runoff
Remove raw sewage	Biological exposure Sewage aerosols Eye splash Sharps injury Slips and falls Toxic sewer gases
Manage pits and openings	Fall into opening Hydrogen sulphide exposure Oxygen deficiency Methane ignition Engulfment by sewage
Contain spills and runoff	Environmental contamination Biological exposure Slip hazard Cross-contamination
Clean tools and plant	Residual contamination Chemical exposure Aerosols from wash-down Plant entanglement
Remove PPE and decontaminate	Hand-to-mouth contamination Eye contamination Contaminated clothing Infection from broken skin
Dispose waste and demobilise	Waste leakage Manual handling strain Vehicle movement Residual site contamination
Review exposure and close out	Delayed illness Unreported exposure Repeat incident Inadequate controls

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Legislation & References

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

Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of biological hazards at work — sewage can expose workers through contaminated material, damaged skin, ingestion and contact with eyes, nose or mouth; apply higher-order controls, hygiene, training, cleaning and suitable PPE.
Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces — use where work involves, or could require, entry into a sewer, pit, tank, wet well or similar space; sewage may create engulfment, toxic, flammable, oxygen-deficient and biological hazards.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities.
Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks.
Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace, for disinfectants and other chemicals used during clean-up.
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection for occupational applications.
AS/NZS 2161 series Occupational protective gloves.
AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment — Safety footwear.
AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments.
AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations — Construction and demolition sites, where temporary electrical equipment is used.
AS 2865 Confined spaces, where applicable to the work scope.

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

Handling Of Raw Sewage SWMS

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