Working in Wet Weather Rain and Thunderstorms SWMS

This SWMS covers work planning and site activities in wet weather, rain and thunderstorms.

Activities covered include

Review weather conditions before starting
Manage electrical equipment in wet conditions
Complete emergency response, clean-up and sign-off

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Working in Wet Weather Rain and Thunderstorms SWMS

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Product Overview

This SWMS covers work planning and site activities in wet weather, rain and thunderstorms. It supports managing weather-related changes to access, equipment, visibility, electrical work and emergency response.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review weather conditions before starting
Brief workers and confirm communication arrangements
Set up safe access routes
Inspect the work area for weather-related changes
Check plant and vehicles
Manage electrical equipment in wet conditions
Carry out outdoor work in rain
Stand down during thunderstorms when required
Use devices and communications safely
Inspect and restart work after weather events
Complete emergency response, clean-up and sign-off

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out work in wet weather, rain or thunderstorms.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Pre-start weather review	Lightning strike Severe storm cell Poor visibility Wind-driven rain Unstable ground conditions
Briefing and consultation	Miscommunication Unclear stop-work authority Inexperienced workers Delayed emergency response
Set up access routes	Slip on wet surfaces Trip from hoses and leads Fall on ramps or stairs Mud contamination
Inspect work area	Hidden holes or edges Ground collapse Water ingress Falling objects from unstable materials
Check plant and vehicles	Plant skid Reduced braking Fogged windows Reversing collision Mechanical defect
Manage electrical equipment	Electric shock Damaged leads Water ingress to outlets RCD failure Contact with conductive items
Outdoor work in rain	Slip on wet surface Loss of grip Reduced visibility Cold stress Manual handling strain
Thunderstorm stand-down	Lightning strike Panic movement Exposure in open areas Struck by conductive items Storm debris
Use devices and communications	Distraction in hazardous area Dropped devices Electrical damage Communication failure
Restart after weather event	Residual slippery surface Hidden damage Compromised scaffold or barriers Electrical faults Unstable ground
Emergency response and rescue	Lightning injury Electric shock casualty Slip injury Vehicle bogging or isolation
Clean-up and drainage	Slip during clean-up Manual handling Contaminated runoff Trip hazards from debris
Demobilisation and sign-off	Unsecured site in further rain Unauthorised re-entry Equipment deterioration Missed lessons learned

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Legislation & References

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

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth model), s19 primary duty of care, s28 duties of workers, s46 duty to consult
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, r34-38 duty to identify hazards, manage risks, maintain and review controls
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, r40 information, training and instruction
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, r43 emergency plans
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, r44-47 provision and use of personal protective equipment
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, r78-80 remote or isolated work and emergency communication where applicable
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, r208 powered mobile plant specific control measures
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, r213-214 electrical risks and inspection/testing of electrical equipment
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, r291 falls from one level to another
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, r299 high risk construction work, r300 safe work method statement
Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
Code of Practice: Construction Work
Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
AS/NZS 2210.3 Occupational protective footwear
AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments
AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets
AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics - hearing protectors
AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations - construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
AS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders

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

Building and ConstructionTransport and LogisticsLandscaping ContractorsFarming and AgricultureCivil Construction and EarthworksGardening and Lawn CareRoofing ContractorsMining and Resources

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