High Pressure Gas SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers the handling, storage, connection, testing, operation and shutdown of high pressure gas systems and cylinders. It supports planning work controls for pressure release, gas leaks, fire or explosion, oxygen displacement and cylinder movement.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the gas work scope and equipment compatibility
• Establish and control the work area
• Receive, unload, store and segregate cylinders
• Inspect gas equipment, regulators, hoses and fittings before use
• Position cylinders and connect the gas system
• Purge and pressure test the system
• Operate gas equipment and manage enclosed-area hazards
• Respond to gas leaks and uncontrolled releases
• Shut down, disconnect, clean up and complete handover

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out high pressure gas 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 manage risks, hazardous chemicals, plant, pressure equipment, emergency arrangements, information, training, instruction and supervision.
• Applicable dangerous goods, gas safety, electrical safety, environmental protection and fire-safety requirements in the jurisdiction where the work is undertaken.
• Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks, as guidance where adopted or otherwise relevant.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace, as guidance where adopted or otherwise relevant.
• Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces, as guidance where confined-space work is proposed.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction work, as guidance where the task is construction work.
• AS 4332 The storage and handling of gases in cylinders.
• AS/NZS 1596 The storage and handling of LP Gas, where LPG is used.
• AS 2030.1 Gas cylinders—General requirements.
• AS/NZS 60079.10.1 Explosive atmospheres—Classification of areas—Explosive gas atmospheres, where hazardous-area classification is required.
• AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment.
• AS 1345 Identification of the contents of pipes, conduits and ducts.
• AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
• AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye protection for occupational applications.
• AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.

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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