Excavation and Trenching for Plumbing — Safe Work Method Statement

Safe work procedures for all excavation and trenching operations associated with plumbing work including trench preparation, shoring, benching, and safe entry requirements.

5 work steps 9 hazards identified 9 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section

High-Risk Activity Categories

Trenching Energised Electrical Powered Mobile Plant

Legislation Referenced

WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 — excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 305 — notification of certain excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks

PPE Requirements

Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Hi-vis clothing (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Personal 4-gas monitor (AS/NZS 60079.29.1) Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)

Australian Standards Referenced

AS/NZS 3500.2 — Plumbing and drainage — Sanitary plumbing and drainage AS 4799 — Installation of underground utility services and pipelines within railway boundaries AS/NZS 2865 — Confined spaces (for deep trench entry) AS/NZS 4602.1 — High visibility safety garments
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