Plumbing Services Fit off and Testing and Commissioning SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers plumbing services fit off, testing and commissioning, including service isolation, fixture installation, connections, rectification and handover. It supports work planning and risk management by addressing access, service releases, pressure testing, gas-related hazards and work-area conditions.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the scope, site conditions and interfaces with other work
• Establish safe work areas, access and lighting
• Isolate services and verify water, gas, electrical and stored-pressure conditions
• Position equipment, materials and fixtures safely
• Access elevated work areas and manage falling-object hazards
• Install sanitary fixtures and tapware
• Complete drainage and vent connections
• Install gas appliances and pipework
• Conduct water pressure testing
• Commission fixtures and systems
• Rectify defects and retest services
• Clean up and complete handover documentation

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out plumbing services fit off, testing and commissioning.

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, provide safe plant, manage hazardous manual tasks, electrical risks, falls, hazardous chemicals, construction work and confined spaces where applicable.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work — guidance for SWMS, consultation and construction-work risk controls; model codes require adoption in the applicable jurisdiction before having legal effect.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks — apply the hierarchy of controls and review controls when conditions change.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace — isolate, lock, tag and test before electrical work; construction-site electrical installations are addressed with AS/NZS 3012.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces — use suitable fall-prevention or fall-arrest systems and competent persons.
• Model Code of Practice: Confined Spaces — eliminate entry where possible; use entry permits, isolation, atmospheric testing and emergency arrangements where applicable.
• Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks; Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace.
• AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and drainage series; AS/NZS 5601 Gas installations series; AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites; AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment; AS/NZS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems; AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding; AS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders; and manufacturer instructions.

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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