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Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG SWMS

This SWMS covers LPG work from reviewing the scope and inspecting cylinders through connection, testing, operation, storage and response to leaks.

Activities covered include

  • Review the work scope and identify the LPG system
  • Connect LPG components
  • Demobilise the area and complete sign-off

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Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG SWMS
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Product Overview

This SWMS covers LPG work from reviewing the scope and inspecting cylinders through connection, testing, operation, storage and response to leaks. It supports planning and managing risks from gas release, ignition, pressure, equipment condition and work area control.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

  • Review the work scope and identify the LPG system
  • Establish and control the work area
  • Inspect cylinders, hoses, fittings and equipment
  • Unload, transport, position and secure cylinders
  • Isolate an existing gas supply
  • Connect LPG components
  • Conduct leak testing
  • Commission and operate LPG equipment
  • Respond to gas leaks or uncontrolled releases
  • Store cylinders after use
  • Demobilise the area and complete sign-off

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out LPG-related activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity Potential Hazards
Review work scope
  • Incorrect LPG system identification
  • Unplanned gas release
  • Inadequate worker competency
  • Conflicting site activities
Establish work area
  • Ignition of LPG vapour
  • Unauthorised entry
  • Vehicle strike
  • Gas accumulation in low areas
Inspect cylinders and equipment
  • Damaged cylinder rupture
  • Faulty pressure relief valve
  • Gas leak from fittings
  • Hose failure
  • Cold burns
Unload and transport cylinders
  • Manual handling strain
  • Dropped cylinder
  • Cylinder valve damage
  • Vehicle movement
  • Gas release during transport
Position and secure cylinders
  • Cylinder toppling
  • Pressure relief discharge
  • Heat exposure
  • Mechanical impact
  • Accumulated LPG vapour
Isolate existing gas supply
  • Uncontrolled gas release
  • Ignition during isolation
  • Incorrect valve operation
  • Residual pressure
  • Unauthorised reconnection
Connect LPG components
  • Cross-threaded connection
  • Gas leak at joint
  • Incorrect regulator pressure
  • Ignition of vapour
  • Cold burn from release
Conduct leak testing
  • LPG vapour ignition
  • Flash fire
  • Explosion in enclosed area
  • Asphyxiation
  • High-pressure gas release
Commission LPG appliance
  • Incomplete combustion
  • Carbon monoxide exposure
  • Fire at appliance
  • Incorrect gas pressure
  • Burns from hot surfaces
Operate LPG equipment
  • Gas leak during use
  • Fire or flashback
  • Carbon monoxide exposure
  • Hot surfaces
  • Hose damage
Respond to gas leak
  • Major flammable gas release
  • Flash fire
  • Explosion
  • Oxygen displacement
  • Unplanned evacuation
Store cylinders after use
  • Cylinder toppling
  • Fire exposure
  • Unauthorised access
  • Gas accumulation
  • Mixing incompatible gases
Demobilise and sign off
  • Residual gas release
  • Forgotten ignition source
  • Trip hazards
  • Unauthorised equipment use
  • Incomplete records

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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 risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
  • Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks.
  • Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace.
  • Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace.
  • Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces, where applicable.
  • AS/NZS 1596, The storage and handling of LP Gas.
  • AS 4332, The storage and handling of gases in cylinders.
  • AS 2030.1, Gas cylinders—General requirements.
  • AS/NZS 1869, Hose and hose assemblies for liquefied petroleum gases, natural gas and town gas.
  • AS/NZS 5601 series, Gas installations, where fixed gas installations are undertaken.
  • AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716, Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment, where respiratory protection is required.

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

Suitable for Industries

Manufacturing and ProductionRetail and WholesaleHospitality and EventsMining and ResourcesPlumbing and Gasfitting

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