Name: Water Jetter SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKHDJNV5KYD1QMWVTR1M3S
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers water jetter work from site review and work-zone setup through to drain access, jet cleaning, incident response and site restoration. It supports planning and risk management for high-pressure water, hoses, drainage conditions, contamination, spills and vehicle interaction.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the work scope and site conditions
Establish and control the work zone
Position the jetter vehicle
Inspect jetting equipment before use
Connect water and power for the work
Prepare drain access
Deploy the hose and nozzle
Jet clean the drain
Clear nozzle blockages
Manage spills and contamination
Respond to incidents
Retrieve equipment, restore the site and complete sign-off

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out water jetter and drain cleaning work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review scope and site conditions	Unknown drain condition Unidentified services Sewer gases Biological contamination Unauthorised work method Public exposure
Establish work zone	Vehicle strike Pedestrian entry Slips on wet surfaces Unauthorised access Poor visibility Traffic conflict
Position jetter vehicle	Vehicle collision Reversing strike Vehicle roll-away Plant instability Exhaust exposure Crush injury
Inspect jetting equipment	Hose burst Coupling separation High-pressure injection Unexpected start-up Rotating reel entanglement Hydraulic leak
Connect water and power safely	Electric shock Hose disconnection Backflow contamination Water leak Slip hazards Fuel ignition
Prepare drain access	Fall into opening Hazardous atmosphere Sewer splash Manual handling strain Damaged pit cover Sharps exposure
Deploy hose and nozzle	Manual handling strain Hose recoil Trip hazards Nozzle ejection Contact with contaminated hose Entanglement at reel
Jet clean the drain	Water injection injury Hose whip Flying debris Sewer aerosol exposure Noise exposure Drain surcharge Equipment failure
Clear nozzle blockages	Stored pressure release Nozzle projectile Water injection injury Unexpected pump start Chemical splash Hand injury
Manage spills and contamination	Sewage exposure Chemical exposure Environmental pollution Slips from wastewater Pathogen transmission Public contact
Respond to incidents	Water injection injury Eye injury Exposure to sewage Uncontrolled hose movement Fire Delayed emergency response
Retrieve hose and equipment	Hose recoil Manual handling strain Contaminated splash Reel entanglement Slips and trips Plant movement
Restore site and sign off	Open drain opening Residual contamination Traffic strike Unsecured equipment Incomplete work Environmental release

Need to add specific site requirements?

Use the BlueSafe Portal to tailor this SWMS with site-specific details, job steps, hazards, controls and responsibilities before work starts.

Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

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 eliminate or minimise risks so far as reasonably practicable; confirm the legislation, regulations, regulator guidance and any adopted codes applicable at the work location before use.
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 noise and preventing hearing loss at work; assess exposure against 85 dB(A) LAeq,8h and 140 dB(C) peak guidance.
Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks.
Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace.
Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces, where a drain, pit or sewer meets the confined-space definition; sewers may contain biological hazards, hazardous atmospheres and amplified noise.
Model Code of Practice: Construction work, where the activity is construction work; model codes are guidance for adoption and do not automatically have legal effect in every jurisdiction.
AS/NZS 4233.1:2013 High pressure water jetting systems—Safe operation and maintenance.
AS/NZS 4233.2:2013 High pressure water jetting systems—Construction and performance.
AS/NZS 1269.1 Occupational noise management—Measurement and assessment of noise immission and exposure.
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites, where applicable.
AS 1742.3 Manual of uniform traffic control devices—Traffic control for works on roads.

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

Water Jetter SWMS

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