Tunneling Safety SWMS
This SWMS covers tunnelling work from mobilisation and site setup through shaft entry, excavation, support, ventilation, emergency response, maintenance and demobilisation.
Activities covered include
- Plan tunnel work and mobilise the site
- Carry out micro-tunnelling and roadheader excavation activities
- Respond to emergencies, maintain equipment, clean up and demobilise
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers tunnelling work from mobilisation and site setup through shaft entry, excavation, support, ventilation, emergency response, maintenance and demobilisation. It supports planning for ground conditions, underground services, plant, shafts, ventilation, materials handling and emergency risks.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Plan tunnel work and mobilise the site
- Set up the site and isolate services
- Position plant and complete pre-start checks
- Manage shaft access and tunnel entry
- Launch and operate tunnelling equipment
- Carry out micro-tunnelling and roadheader excavation activities
- Install tunnel support systems
- Manage mucking, conveyors and materials handling
- Monitor ventilation and environmental conditions
- Respond to emergencies, maintain equipment, clean up and demobilise
Who is this for?
For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out tunnelling work.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Planning and tunnel mobilisation |
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| Site setup and services isolation |
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| Plant positioning and pre-starts |
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| Shaft access and entry |
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| TBM launch and operation |
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| Micro-tunnelling procedures |
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| Roadheader excavation |
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| Install tunnel support systems |
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| Mucking and materials handling |
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| Ventilation and environmental monitoring |
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| Emergency response and evacuation |
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| Maintenance and isolations |
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| Clean-up and demobilisation |
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Legislation & References
The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth), ss 17–19, 46–49: primary duty of care, officer due diligence and consultation.
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 (Cth), rr 34–38: risk management; rr 291–299: construction work, high risk construction work and SWMS; r 295: designer safety report.
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 (Cth), Part 4.3: confined spaces; Part 4.4: falls; Part 4.5: high risk work; Part 4.7: plant and structures; Part 7.1: hazardous chemicals.
- Excavation Work Code of Practice 2020: tunnelling design, ground support, ventilation, dewatering, plant interaction and shaft controls.
- Tunnels and Shafts in Construction Code of Practice: TBM safety features, conventional tunnelling controls, ground-support requirements and Permit to Tunnel processes.
- Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice: inspection, maintenance, isolation and reinstatement of guards.
- Managing Risks of Respirable Crystalline Silica in the Workplace Code of Practice: silica risk control plan and hierarchy of controls.
- AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716: respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 3012: electrical installations on construction sites; AS 1418 and AS 2550: cranes, hoists and lifting operations; AS 1674.1: hot-work fire precautions.
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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