Water Main Connection and Tap-In — Safe Work Method Statement

Safe work procedures for connecting new water services to existing water mains including under-pressure tapping, valve installation, and meter assembly per AS/NZS 3500.1 and water authority requirements.

5 work steps 7 hazards identified 7 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section

High-Risk Activity Categories

Pressurised Gas Trenching Traffic Corridor

Legislation Referenced

WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 — excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks

PPE Requirements

Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Hi-vis clothing (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Face shield (AS/NZS 1337.1) Waterproof gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)

Australian Standards Referenced

AS/NZS 3500.1 — Plumbing and drainage — Water services AS 1742.3 — Manual of uniform traffic control devices — Traffic control for works on roads AS/NZS 4020 — Testing of products for use in contact with drinking water AS/NZS 4602.1 — High visibility safety garments
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