Pit Cover Raising Safe Work Method Statement

Pit Cover Raising Safe Work Method Statement

This Pit Cover Raising Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the installation/raising of Sewer Pit Covers, Storm Water Pit Cover & Water Valve Covers.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

• Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
• Mobile plant movement
• Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
• Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work, Silica Dust & Environmental Considerations.

Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Pit Cover Raising SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

1. Provide Training on the Health Effects associated with RCS
2. Planning
3. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
4. Working Outdoors
5. Work Area Set-up
6. Environment
7. Housekeeping
8. Manual Tasks
9. Removing & Replacing Covers
10. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
11. Cutting & Removal of Asphalt/Concrete
12. Setting Covers
13. Fuelling On-site
14. On Completion
15. Emergency Response

We've recently reviewed and updated our silica dust controls in line with the new 2023 Code of Practice for Silica Dust hazards in the construction industry. Shop confidently, knowing you're getting the latest, most accurate information for your workplace safety needs.