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SWMS - NEW SERVICE INSTALLATIONS

Document: APAND000012 Version: 2.01 Date: 07/02/2014 Date created: 18/07/2012 Review by: 21/12/2016 Page 1 of 15 pages

Safe Work Method Statement New Service Installations

Principal Contractor (PC)

APT AM Holdings Pty. Ltd.

[ABN] 95124754383

APA Group Level 19, HSBC Building 580 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 State Representative :

Subcontractor [Company Name]

[ABN]

[Address]

[Key Contact Name]

[Key Contact Phone No.]

Approving Authority

John Ferguson Group Executive Networks

Phone 02 9693 0057

Signature and Date

Sign: ……… See approval Form APAND00044………………………………

Date: ……07……/02……………/2014…………

Project Reference and Work Description

SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT ACTIVITY

New Service Installations

Provided to PC :

High Risk Construction Work

No

Work Location /Address

AS Per Scheduled Work locations Site Responsible Person

Identified on the onsite JHEA

Personnel consulted

Billy McNeil, Robin Gray, Chris Stewart, Mark Johnston,



SITE / WORK REQUIREMENTS

Required Supervision

Responsible onsite supervisor

Permit to Work & other Approval Requirements

All works deemed to be hazardous a permit to work shall be considered for control e.g.: Hot work, Deep excavation, Confined Space, Hot tap etc.

Required Qualifications

APA Field Operative/Service Layer / Labor Must hold current:

License motor vehicle/truck/plant

Qualification plant operator

Skill Gas industry operations specific authorizations

Crew Leader Assessment

Plant Competency Record

Level 2 First Aid

Plant, Equipment, Materials

Gas detectors

Jackhammers

Compressors

Hand tools

Electrofusion machines/ saddle-butt fusion equipment

Generators

Pressure testing equipment

Mobile Plant

Purge Stack

Fire Extinguisher

Boring equipment

Road compaction equipment

Required Training

APA induction Card or Short term induction

Construction Industry General Induction

Workplace Specific Induction (if required)

Induction in to this SWMS

Induction to APA JHEA

Hazardous Substances

Ref Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Register on Crew Truck

Workplace Health, Safety and Environment Plan

NA

Emergency Procedures and Equipment

Seat Belts

All vehicles on site to have twin flashing lights per TMP

Reversing warning

First Aid Kit (on site)

Spill kit

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA



PPE

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Mandatory

High Visibility

Mandatory

Steel Toe Caps

Mandatory

for all construction

activities

& as required

Mandatory

Long pant & sleeves

Mandatory

Safety Glasses

Gloves As required

Based on JHEA Risk Assessment

Ear protection As required


Face mask / SCBA Gear As

defined by Mandatory PPE Requirements

Matrix &


PPE Other Protective Clothing – Must meet and be used as per APA Operations Field Book Procedure 5206

REFERENCES ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS

Work Health & Safety Act 2011

Work Health & Safety Regulations 2011

Victorian Occupational HS&E Act 2004

Victorian HS&E Regulations 2007

Work Health & Safety Plant Code of Practice

Work Health & Safety Risk Management Code of Practice

Work Health & Safety Noise Code of Practice

Worksafe Victoria Plant Code of Practice

First Aid COP 2004

AS 1742.3:2009 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices

AS 4645 Gas Distribution networks maintenance

As 4130 Polyethylene Pipes for Pressure Applications

APA JHEA

APA traffic management check/plan Book

Gas Mains and Services Procedure manual or APA Operations Field Book

Safeguard

Mandatory PPE Requirements Matrix

Incident reporting



Step No.

What are the tasks involved?

in order of job sequence

Hazards/risks What can happen and how can it

happen?

Raw Risk Controls to be implemented to reduce risks What will be done to ensure zero harm?

Residual Risk

Person responsible Who will make sure it

happens?

Break the job down into steps. Each step should accomplish some major task and be in a logical sequence

Specify the potential hazards associated with each step and risks to health, safety and the environment. Examine each to find possibilities that could lead to an incident.

Assess the raw risk without controls

Describe the measures to be implemented to eliminate or control the risks. Describe how these measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed.

Assess the residual risk with controls

Specify Person(s) Responsible

1. Site Set Up

Unauthorized access on site/irate customer.

Trips and falls during site walk due to uneven ground or items lying around.

Traffic Incident (pedestrians / vehicles) – During set down and parking on site this includes pedestrians.

Environmental impact – failure or leak while setting down equipment and or product.

The set down of plant (Mob on site) - unloading equipment and materials.

Damage / Failure / leak of plant and equipment including other utility services

High 20

Notify all landowners affected by works

Tool Box Meeting

Ensure correct approved permits are on site i.e. Council / Police & Road Manager Permits,

Identify to all workers and public the boundaries of the worksite

Individual JHEA

Traffic Control Plan / Permits In accordance with state requirements. Department of Main Roads as required Refer to SWMS APAND00008 Work on or adjacent to roadway.

Accredited Traffic Controllers where required by permits

Implement sediment control

Low 8 Responsible site supervisor



measures as per APA Gas Mains and Services Procedures

Set down area to be pre-identified and managed by crew leader/Traffic Controllers

Use of Truck and Plant Pre start Check List

All sediment controls to be in place prior to excavating

Spill kit on site

Fire Extinguisher on site

2. Selection of meter position

Fire / explosion

Gas in buildings

Striking by vehicles

Gas escape

Moderate 16

Follow APA Gas Mains and services Procedure # 5612

Hazardous Areas identified

Moderate 14

Responsible site supervisor

3. Locate all Services

Damage to other utilities, broken services, damage to poles, pits and the like.

Work within private sites may result in damages to underground services not contained on the DBYD information

Uncontrolled product loss / damage –Gas, water and sewer.

Electrocution – damage to

High 20

Have current DBYD on site

Locate and Mark out all utilities - Refer to APA Gas Mains and services Procedure #5905

When working inside private sites, request the land-owner/ principal contractor to provide information on underground services

Use of Use of non-destructive digging

Moderate 15




known and unknown assets.

Disruption to utility services and traffic infrastructure.

Disruption to traffic, buses, trains and pedestrians.

Disruption to the public movement, shut down of footpaths and traffic lights result pedestrian confusion.

Competent use of location equipment

Competent in plan reading

Use of Hand excavation as required before using plant.

Use of correct tools for excavation (right tool right job)

Correct use of PPE – e.g. electrically insulated gloves / hearing protection –,Refer to Protective Clothing – Must meet and be used as per APA Gas Mains and services Procedure

Use approved / appropriate, Traffic Control Plans and Traffic Controllers to manage site traffic around excavation area.

4. Excavating/Boring

Damage to other utilities, broken services, damage to poles, pits and the like.

Damage to properties- damages to underground services not contained on the DBYD information.

Truck movement / loading – traffic hazards, delays to passing motorists.

Reversing plant risk of an incident with the public and site staff, Consider the difference between night and

High 20

Use of Wet Vac as required when saw cutting.

Use of plant as per manufacturer’s specification.

Use of reversing beeper on truck / plant.

Use of a spotter to ensure appropriate clearances maintained from other utilities

PPE’s - Protective Clothing – Must meet and be used as per APA Gas

Moderate 15




day works.

Overhead power strike / lines pulled down.

Personnel struck, hit and run over by plant / public vehicle.

Electrocution – damage to known and unknown assets.

Disruption to utility services and traffic infrastructure.

Disruption to traffic, buses, trains and pedestrians.

Disruption to the public movement, shut down of footpaths and traffic lights resulting in pedestrian confusion.

Weather condition (wet site, slippery site)

Trench may collapse – engulfment resulting in death

Excavation greater than 1.5 metres deep

Mains and services Procedure

Only spotter and required personnel to be present within the sight of the operator.

Use of plant only by qualified persons.

Excavation according to APA Gas Mains and services Procedure

Use approved / appropriate, Traffic Control Plans and Traffic Controllers to manage site traffic around excavation area.

Excavation greater than 1.5 meters - Use and adherence to the APA Gas Mains and Services Procedure

Refer to SWMS APAND00011for - Excavating and Working in Trench more than 1.5m in depth Including Backfill

Refer to SWMS APAND00006 High Risk Moving Plant

Use of blade on bucket to excavate when applicable.

Check Weather forecast for the day

Bench and batter trench as per APA Gas Mains & Services



Procedure # 5904

5.

Installing Service upstand and laying pipe

Separation to other utilities

Manual handling

Entrapment of person working in trench

Struck by overhead plant

Trips and falls due to loose equipment and materials

Moderate 15

APA Gas Mains and services Procedure # 5601

Personnel trained in correct manual handling techniques

Spotter to convey communication between plant operator and person in trench

Person in trench not to be present under suspended load or working within boom clearance zone

Follow APA Gas Mains and Services Procedure

General housekeeping and stock pile material /spoil as per APA’s Gas Mains & Service procedure #5902


6. Preparation for Connection

to gas main

Uncontrolled gas escape or fire caused by failure of tapping tee

Electrocution

High 20

PPE’s - Protective Clothing – Must meet and be used as per APA Gas Mains and services Procedure

Fire extinguisher upwind in safe location

Removal of ignition sources

Personnel trained in and follow APA Gas Mains and service

Moderate 14




Procedure #5601

Neon Tester, cross bonding leads or wet rags to be utilised when working on the main.

Use of Gas Detector to continuously monitor working environment.

7. Testing of service

Pressurized plant

Pipe or fitting failure

Noise

Incorrect test pressure

Moderate 16

Fitting and plant to be compatible with pressure of test As per APA Gas Mains and services Procedure #5516

Provision and use of PPE - Ref Protective Clothing – Must meet and be used as per APA Gas Mains and Services Procedures #5206

Complete Pressure Test Records as per APA Gas Mains and Services Procedures #5516

Moderate 14


8. Tapping of main

Fire

Gas release to atmosphere work area.

Gassing of employee

High 22

Personnel to wear fire-retardant overalls, flash hoods & Gloves as required. Refer to APA Gas Mains and Services Procedures#5206

SCBA – ready for use.


Moderate 18




Training of personnel In the event of an uncontrolled gas release.

Intrinsically safe plant only in trench

Check to ensure no ignition sources.

Drill, Tap and Stop Off As per APA Gas Mains and Services Procedure #5601

Use of Gas Detector to continuously monitor working environment.

9. Purging of services

Explosive air gas mix in service

Hazardous area Class 1 Zone 2

Not adhering to procedures

Fire

Foreign objects exiting pipe

Gas in atmosphere entering buildings

Ignition sources

High 22

Control purge through approved flare stack/vent – Ref APA Gas Mains and Services Procedures

All PPE as specified in Mandatory PPE Requirements Matrix

SCBA/Two gas masks and flash hoods shall be readily available where there is limited ventilation or as required.


Approved gas detector where required

Moderate 18




Refer direct purging procedure #5514

10.

Installing New Meter / Regulator

Incorrect pressures

Ignition sources

Moderate 12

APA Gas Mains and Services Procedures #3102

Ref to Maximo Work Order / Meter position sheet / Plan

Meter basics training


11. Backfill of Excavation

Vehicle striking individual during backfill operations Bob Cat, Back Hoe Trucks.

Individual hit by plant moving equipment removing shoring boxes and the likes.

Machinery falling into excavation during back filling operations.

Future failure of trench – collapse of completed trench resulting in pedestrian / motor vehicle and bike incident.

High 20

Refer to SWMS APAND00006 High Risk Moving Plant

Use of Reverse beeper and flashing light on all plant / trucks

Use of appropriate PPE - Ref Protective Clothing – Must meet and be used as per APA Gas Mains and Services Procedures

Spotter to assist with moving plant

Qualified plant operator to operate all moving plant

Use of barriers where required

Use of Traffic Controller for moving plant, if required

Use of correct specification backfill materials.

Only required personnel within boom clearance zone

Moderate 15




No one to be on the blind side of the plant.

Compaction to Council/Road managers & APA requirements

12. Site clean up

Fail to adequately remove all spoil / stockpile materials resulting in contaminated water entering waterways

Movement of spoil away from site in a Fire Ant area (where applicable, not in compliance with legislation.

Moderate 12

Site supervisor performs site inspection prior to leaving site, where applicable

All sediment controls to be in place prior to leaving site


13. As constructed drawings

Loss of information on asset location and inability to supply DBYD

Damage to asset

Low 5

Complete as constructed service card as per APA Gas Mains and Services Procedures, where applicable & within prescribed timeframes.

All documents archived

Negligible 3


14.

Deviation from this Safe Work Method Statement

Miscommunication by all parties onsite.

High

20

STOP all work activities

Ensure task and equipment is made safe

Hold tool box meeting and record and adjust

Complete JHEA for variations from work method – obtain approval from site representative.

Authorised by supervisor or HSE Advisor

Sign off on changes prior to the

Moderate

15

Site responsible supervisor



recommencement of work

Declaration by contractors and workers - I have been given the opportunity to comment on the content of this Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS). - I have read and understand how I am to carry out the activities listed in this SWMS. - I have been supplied with the personal protective equipment identified on this SWMS and I have been given training in the safe use of this equipment. - I have read and understand the requirements set out in the material safety data sheets for the hazardous substances identified in this SWMS - I have been supplied with appropriate certified equipment, tools & training in its safe use.

Consultation & Review Sign Off Analysis of Training / Skills or Competencies Required

Training / Skill / Competency Required to Complete the Work Safely

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Number of personnel required to hold

Name Position Signature Date Training / Skill / Competency held by employee – tick () – evidence must

be available



RISK RANKING ACTION REQUIRED

Extreme Activity must not commence. Reduce risk to at least moderate or to

ALARP through additional controls.

High Reduce risk to at least moderate or to ALARP through additional controls.

Activity must not commence without Management approval

Moderate Work can proceed once supervisor has confirmed process has been

adequately followed and risk controls identified and implemented

CONSEQUENCE

Degree of Potential Harm

HSE First Aid Treatment only with the

ability to return to work immediately

External Medical Treatment but

excluding hospitalisation with the ability to return to work next shift /

day

Injury or illness requiring

hospitalisation and resulting in the

inability to return to work the next shift /

day (LTI)

Permanent partial disability

Fatality or life threatening injuries or permanent total

disability

Multiple Fatalities

Environment Limited effect of low significance to

Short-term temporary

Prolonged but reversible

Uncontrolled, long term but reversible

Uncontrolled, long term but reversible

Uncontained, long term serious



Low or Negligible Work can proceed once risk controls

identified and implemented

minimal area impairment to localised area

impairment to localised area and

does not affect ecosystem function

impairment to localised area and

does not affect ecosystem function

environmental impairment of

ecosystem function

environmental degradation OR

permanent impairment to

ecosystem function.

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Description Descriptor Insignificant Minor Medium Significant Major Catastrophic

Is currently occurring, or will almost definitely occur

Frequent Low (7)

Moderate (13)

High (21)

Extreme (31)

Extreme (33)

Extreme (36)

Can be expected to occur in most circumstances

Likely Low (6)

Moderate (12)

High (20)

High (24)

Extreme (32)

Extreme (35)

Can be expected to occur in certain circumstances

Occasional Low (5)

Low (10)

Moderate (16)

High (23)

High (27)

Extreme (34)

May occur in certain circumstances

Possible Negligible

(3) Low (9)

Moderate (15)

High (22)

High (26)

High (30)

Not expected to occur but may occur in abnormal circumstances

Unlikely Negligible

(2) Low (8)

Moderate (14)

Moderate (18)

High (25)

High (29)

Conceivable but only in exceptional circumstances

Rare Negligible

(1) Negligible

(4) Low (11)

Moderate (17)

Moderate (19)

High (28)

Note 1: Risk should be rated according their potential and most credible consequences. Note 2: The number presented in each risk box represents a unique identifier for tracing a likelihood / consequence combinations (where required) and serves no other purpose. Note 3: Refer to APA HSE GP 06.01 Risk Management Overview for full explanation of likelihood, consequence and risk descriptors.

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HSE NET NAT SWMS New Service Installations New Service Installation… · request the land-owner/ principal ... Use of Hand excavation as required ... SWMS - NEW SERVICE INSTALLATIONS