Install Hydraulic Systems SWMS
This SWMS covers planning, installation, testing and handover activities for hydraulic systems.
Activities covered include
- Review the scope, drawings and planned system work
- Install supports and mounts
- Restore the area and complete handover
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers planning, installation, testing and handover activities for hydraulic systems. It supports work planning and risk management for stored energy, moving plant, lifting, high-pressure fluid, oil spills and electrical hazards.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Review the scope, drawings and planned system work
- Establish the work area and manage access
- Isolate existing plant and stored energy
- Inspect tools, components and lifting gear
- Unload and position hydraulic components
- Install supports and mounts
- Route hoses and tubing
- Connect hydraulic components and fittings
- Fill and bleed the system
- Pressure test and commission plant operation
- Restore the area and complete handover
Who is this for?
Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out hydraulic system installation activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Review scope and drawings |
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| Establish work area |
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| Isolate existing plant |
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| Inspect tools and components |
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| Unload and position components |
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| Install supports and mounts |
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| Route hoses and tubing |
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| Connect hydraulic components |
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| Fill and bleed system |
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| Pressure test system |
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| Commission plant operation |
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| Restore and hand over |
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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: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and application in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Construction Work (guidance only; confirm adoption and application in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and application in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks (guidance only; confirm adoption and application in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and application in the relevant jurisdiction).
- AS ISO 4413 Hydraulic fluid power — General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components.
- AS 2550 series Cranes, hoists and winches — Safe use.
- AS/NZS 4991 Lifting devices.
- AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment — Safety footwear.
- AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection.
- AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors.
- AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
- AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets.
- AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments.
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
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