Drilling (Horizontal - Directional - Boring) SWMS 10317-5

Drilling - Horizontal - Directional - Boring Safe Work Method Statement

This pre-filled Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the generic job steps, hazards and controls associated with conducting horizontal underground boring. This includes prestart and planning, contact with asset owners, traffic and pedestrian control, and emergency procedure in case of contact.

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Save time with our pre-filled, fully customisable templates. Simply add your company details and include any site specific details or risks ensuring it is specific to the task at hand. It is then ready for printing and inclusion in your overall WHS System. 

Drilling - Horizontal - Directional - Boring SWMS Content: 

• High Risk Construction Work
• Mobile Plant   
• Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services 
• Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor
• Risk Assessment Matrix
• Hierarchy of Controls
• PPE
• Job Steps (includes potential hazards and control measures)
• Planning & Preparation
• Training and Capabilities
• Conduct Risk Assessment
• Assess onsite conditions for operations
• Conducting site survey
• Checking manholes/pit safety
• Delivery and removal of drill rig
• Pre-start check
• Conduct sub surface excavation safely
• Maintenance on site
• On Completion
• Border Pre-Start Checklist
• Emergency Response Procedures
• Legislative References
• Employee sign off section
• Review & Monitoring 

For works carried out on a regular basis a generic SWMS may be prepared and used for those work activities.

Remember: The content of the SWMS should be refined over time and include consultation with workers and other persons conducting a business or undertaking. Prior to each new activity, the SWMS must be reviewed and revised to ensure it applies to the high risk construction work and the actual site you are working at.