Plumbing Toolbox Talk

Hot water, drainage, gas fitting, confined spaces, and excavation

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Plumbing work involves multiple high-risk construction activities under WHS Regulations s.291 including working in confined spaces (pits, tanks, trenches), excavation for drainage, gas fitting near ignition sources, and working at heights for roof plumbing.

Our plumbing SWMS pack is our largest with 23 documents covering hot water system installation, drainage and sewer work, gas fitting, confined space entry, excavation and trenching, roof plumbing, fire services, backflow prevention, and stormwater systems. Each document addresses trade-specific hazards including scalding from hot water, gas leaks and explosion risk, trench collapse, biological hazards in sewer work, and confined space atmospheric hazards.

Key Hazards Covered

Confined space atmospheric hazards (toxic/oxygen-deficient)
Trench collapse during excavation
Scalding from hot water systems
Gas leaks and explosion risk during gas fitting
Biological hazards in sewer and drainage work
Falls from height during roof plumbing
Underground service strikes

Relevant Australian Standards

AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and drainage
AS/NZS 5601 Gas installations
AS 2865 Confined spaces
AS/NZS 1891.1 Fall-arrest systems
AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations

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	Document	Price
	Toolbox Talk — Hot Water System Installation (Electric) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) — electrical work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Safety footwear (electrical hazard rated) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Insulated gloves (AS/NZS 2225) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Heat-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Hard hat (if overhead work) (AS/NZS 1801)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Hot Water System Installation (Gas) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) — work involving gas WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks WHS Reg 2011, Reg 50 — hazardous atmospheres PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Safety footwear (anti-static) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Heat-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Safety harness (height work) (AS/NZS 1891.1) Portable gas detector (AS/NZS 60079.29.1)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Hot Water System Installation (Solar) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 78 — management of risk of fall WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) — electrical work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Safety harness and lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (UV-rated) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Heat-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Insulated gloves (electrical) (AS/NZS 2225)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Drainage Installation (Residential) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 — excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Hi-vis clothing (AS/NZS 4602.1) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270) Riggers gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Drainage Installation (Commercial) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 2 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 — excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291 — high risk construction work PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Hi-vis clothing (AS/NZS 4602.1) Safety glasses / face shield (AS/NZS 1337.1) Waterproof gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Personal 4-gas monitor (AS/NZS 60079.29.1)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Gas Fitting and Gas Pipe Installation What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 2 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) — work involving gas fitting WHS Reg 2011, Reg 50 — hazardous atmospheres WHS Reg 2011, Reg 362 — licensing of gasfitters PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Safety footwear (anti-static) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Heat-resistant gloves (brazing) (AS/NZS 2161.3) Portable gas detector (AS/NZS 60079.29.1) Personal CO monitor (AS/NZS 60079.29.1)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Water Main Connection and Tap-In What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 — excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Roof Plumbing (Gutters and Downpipes) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 78 — management of risk of fall WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 — high risk construction work involving risk of fall PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Safety harness and lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (non-slip) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Bathroom Renovation Plumbing What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) — electrical work near water WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Safety footwear (electrical hazard rated) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) P2 respirator (AS/NZS 1716) Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270) Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Knee pads (AS/NZS 2210.3)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Kitchen Plumbing Fitout What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) — gas fitting work PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Knee pads (AS/NZS 2210.3) Nitrile gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Portable gas detector (AS/NZS 60079.29.1)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Sewer Repair and Relining What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 2 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 — excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 50 — hazardous atmospheres WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear / rubber boots (AS/NZS 2210.3) Waterproof gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Face shield (AS/NZS 1337.1) Personal 4-gas monitor (AS/NZS 60079.29.1) Waterproof coveralls (AS/NZS 4602.1)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Septic Tank Installation and Maintenance What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 2 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 — excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 50 — hazardous atmospheres WHS Reg 2011, Reg 66 — confined spaces PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear / rubber boots (AS/NZS 2210.3) Waterproof gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Face shield (AS/NZS 1337.1) Personal 4-gas monitor (AS/NZS 60079.29.1) Hi-vis clothing (AS/NZS 4602.1)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Stormwater Drainage Installation What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 — excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Hi-vis clothing (AS/NZS 4602.1) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270) Riggers gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Backflow Prevention Device Installation What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 4 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Waterproof gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Hi-vis clothing (AS/NZS 4602.1)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Fire Sprinkler System Installation What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 78 — management of risk of fall WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291 — high risk construction work PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Hi-vis clothing (AS/NZS 4602.1) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Welding helmet (AS/NZS 1338.1) Safety harness (height work) (AS/NZS 1891.1)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Grease Trap Installation and Maintenance What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 2 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 — excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks WHS Reg 2011, Reg 50 — hazardous atmospheres PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear / rubber boots (AS/NZS 2210.3) Waterproof gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Face shield (AS/NZS 1337.1) Personal H2S monitor (AS/NZS 60079.29.1) Waterproof apron (AS/NZS 2161.3)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Excavation and Trenching for Plumbing What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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 (with AS/NZS standards) 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Working in Confined Spaces What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 2 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 66 — confined spaces WHS Reg 2011, Reg 67 — confined space entry permit WHS Reg 2011, Reg 68 — risk assessment for confined spaces PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Full body harness with retrieval D-ring (AS/NZS 1891.1) Personal 4-gas monitor (O2, LEL, H2S, CO) (AS/NZS 60079.29.1) Emergency escape SCBA (AS/NZS 1716) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Pipe Welding and Brazing What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 2 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks WHS Reg 2011, Reg 50 — hazardous atmospheres PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Welding helmet (auto-darkening) (AS/NZS 1338.1) Leather welding gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Leather apron or welding jacket (AS/NZS 2161.3) Safety footwear with gaiters (AS/NZS 2210.3) Half-face respirator with P2/OV (AS/NZS 1716) Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Thermostatic Mixing Valve Installation What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 2 discussion questions 4 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Heat-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Knee pads (AS/NZS 2210.3)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Water Treatment System Installation What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) — electrical work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Safety glasses / face shield (AS/NZS 1337.1) Chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) P2 respirator (AS/NZS 1716) Insulated gloves (electrical) (AS/NZS 2225)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Hydrostatic Testing What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 2 discussion questions 4 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Waterproof gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Emergency Plumbing Repairs What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) — electrical and gas work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 48 — working alone WHS Reg 2011, Reg 60 — manual tasks PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Safety footwear / rubber boots (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses / face shield (AS/NZS 1337.1) Waterproof gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Heat-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Hi-vis clothing (AS/NZS 4602.1) Portable gas detector (AS/NZS 60079.29.1)	$20.95

Plumbing Toolbox Talk — Common Questions

How often should toolbox talks be held?

Most WHS guidelines recommend weekly toolbox talks, or before any new high-risk activity begins. Regular talks demonstrate ongoing safety consultation with workers.

What topics do your toolbox talks cover?

Each toolbox talk covers trade-specific hazards, safe work procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency protocols relevant to that trade's activities.

Do toolbox talks include an attendance register?

Yes. Every Toolbox Talk document includes an attendance register for worker sign-off, providing evidence of WHS consultation.

Are toolbox talks a legal requirement?

While not explicitly mandated by name, WHS legislation requires PCBUs to consult with workers on safety matters. Documented toolbox talks are the most common way to demonstrate this consultation.

Last updated: March 2026

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