F412-1000.

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Safe Work Method Statement Date: 05/05/08

Work Method Statement ( Part 1 ) Signed off :

Contractor Shannon Civil Date : No :
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Project : Water & Waste Water Reticulation, Construction & Earth Moving Works. Accepted : Yes  No 
Job : Area :
Typical Activities: Possible Hazards : Safety Controls :
1. Locate existing  Collision with vehicle,  Prepare traffic management plan. Supply observer to assist Machine Operator. Warning Signs.
Services communication, traffic,  Consult authorities to identify required procedures for re-routing or temporarily taking offline services during works
noise  Utilise all reasonable techniques for the advance location of existing services in the vicinity of the proposal, such as
 Potential to damage exiting advanced hand digging, location trough the use of metal detectors, ultrasound or otherwise
services  Contact Dial Before You Dig by dialing 1100 (or www.dialbeforeyoudig.com.au) to obtain copies of records of
 Disruption to water supply services on the site. For a Sydney Water property obtain site plans / work as executed drawings from Property
 Emissions from machinery Services.
 Check at least 30M along the footpath in each direction and around nearby corners for indications of existing
services.
 Carry out a service search by using pipe and cable location equipment.
 Obtain permission from the gas company if excavating near a gas main (Sydney Water staff contact through
schedulers).
 Obtain permission from Energy Australia or Integral Energy if excavating near a High Voltage cable.
 Locate and mark underground services
 DIG BY HAND SHOVEL (use only dry wooden handled or insulated tools) or non-destructive means to expose
ALL underground services within the immediate vicinity of the job to be performed. Look for warning tape and
conduits. Don’t use mechanical excavators until you have located and identified all services.
 Have an appropriate fire extinguishing system available.
 Have a person acting as an observer when using a mechanical excavator within 1M of an underground electricity
cable, optical fibre cable or gas main.
 Locate and keep clear of overhead service (where applicable)
 Instances where maintaining water supply is not possible, customers will be notified as per PH02 – Notification of
Residents
 Machinery will not be left idling
 Machinery will have appropriate exhaust emission controls

2. Prepare site to prevent  Inadequate access &
accidents egress
 Traffic – Vehicles, person
watching, communication,
traffic and machinery
noise
 Spills of fuels to the
environment
 Erosion of sediment
3. Prepare site to avoid  Excavation materials
environmental damage washed down in
stormwater drain
 Possible damage tree roots
and subsequent damaging
trees
 Spills of fuels to the
environment
 Dust generated during
excavation and work
 Emission from vehicles and
machinery
 Increase in noise
 Visual impacts on residents
Waste
4. Prepare access and  Collision with vehicle and
egress for machinery / or pedestrians
 Damage to property
 Damage to trees and
vegetation
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 Conduct brief site inspection
 Provide fencing, barricades, signals and danger flags as per regulations
 Supply personal protective equipment
 Fuels will be kept in a covered and bunded area in suitable containers
 No chemicals, fuels and/or waste will be stored or disposed in drainage lines or unsealed surfaces
 Bund volume will be 150% of chemicals stored
 A spill kit will be kept on site
 Sediment and Erosion control devices will be places around stormwater drains, upslope of site to detour runoff
around the site and down slope to prevent sediment-entering waterways.
 Bunding will be provided to stop materials washed down drainage.
 Liaise with Local authorities for specific environment issues where applicable (Local EPA, RTA and council etc)
 Fuels will be kept in a covered and bunded area in suitable containers
 No chemicals, fuels and/or waste will be stored or disposed in drainage lines or unsealed surfaces
 Bund volume will be 150% of chemicals stored
 A spill kit will be kept on site
 Sediment and Erosion control devices will be placed around stormwater drains, upslope of site to detour runoff
around the site and downslope to prevent sediment entering waterways
 Trees and vegetation will be barricaded/fenced to prevent damage
 Stockpiles and exposed areas on the site will be watered or coved to prevent dust generation
 Keep work site will be kept tidy
 Equipment will have a silencer installed to reduce noise
 Noisy equipment will be used as specified work hours
 Waste will be disposed at the appropriate EPA approved facility and documentation kept
 A traffic management plan will be implemented
 Every care will be taken to avoid any property damage.
 Be advised if large Tree roots are unearthed and a Tree preservation order application lodged.
 Vegetated/sensitive areas will be fenced
 All damaged property will be repaired by the end of the days work or as soon as possible
 Signs advising of traffic changes/increased traffic will be displayed for both vehicles and pedestrians

5. Excavation  Personnel unclear to
(Mechanical & Dig by directions and actions
hand)  Trench wall collapse
 Underground services
 Sloping/unstable ground
 Manual handling
 Disturbance and /or
damage to existing
services
 Possible fire hazards
 Contaminated soil, dust,
falling into excavation
 Restricted access
 Damage to property
6. Handling, Storage and  Physical strain, injury
preservation of from lifting
materials  Unsecured filling materials 
spread
 Kids trespass
 Spillage of materials
 Erosion of materials
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Safe Work Method Statement Date: 05/05/08
 All personnel will be trained prior to the commencement of any excavation work; a work permit is required. Site
Safety Rules will be implemented.
 Trenches 1.5m or more must be shored.
 Locate and mark underground services
 Locate and keep clear of overhead service
 Appropriate plant chosen for sloping/unstable ground.
 Use only dry wooden handled or insulated tools for all DIG BY HAND SHOVEL activities.
 Observe Manual handling / lifting awareness codes.
 NO mechanical excavation is permitted within 500mm in any direction of any underground electrical cables.
 NO mechanical excavation within 500mm in any direction of a gas service.
 Have an appropriate fire extinguishing system available.
 Soil will be stockpiled for reuse later or for appropriate disposal
 Soil believed to be contaminated, will be kept separate from other soil, will be tested and disposed appropriately
 Dust suppression techniques such as watering and covering will be used to reduce erosion and dust emissions
 Every care will be taken to avoid any property damage
 Manual Handling training will be provided.
 Chemicals/fuels will be stored in a bunded area that complies with the Australian Standard
Stockpiles will be covered to prevent dust emission and soil erosion
 Sediment control devices will be placed around stockpiles

7. Connection to Sydney  Trench wall collapse
Water & Waste Water  Gas hazards
Mains  Chemicals hazards
 Inappropriate equipment
 Pipe material (VCP, PVC,
UPVC, PE, etc)
 Contact with unhygienic
surfaces
 Spillage
 Hazardous fumes
 Spray electrical current
 Flooding
8. Valve shut down &  Slips, trips, fall, on wet
Restoring flow surfaces
 Flooding in upstream
maintenance hole
 Unable to remove
upstream plug
 Traffic fittings in roadway
 Pollution of waterways
9. Back fill & Restoration  Moving equipment causing
of site injury
 Inadequate compaction
 Construction refuse causing
hazard to public
 Inadequate re-surfacing
 Erosion of soil
10. Vacate site  Collision with vehicle and / 
or pedestrians
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 Install adequate shoring in trenches
 Use of tripod and safety harness for safe access where appropriate.
 Hazardous Gas Check before access and continuous gas monitoring during connection by trained personnel
 Appropriate equipment and procedures used for cutting pipe.
 Appropriate PPE used
 Manual handling awareness.
 Two valve shut down etc.
 Sediment and Erosion control devices will be in place around stormwater drains, upslope of site to detour runoff
around the site and downslope to prevent sediment entering waterways
 Odours will be monitored and actioned as appropriate
 Sewage contaminated equipment and trucks removing contaminated items will be sealed in a water tight container
or covered
 If maintaining water supply is not possible, customers will be notified as per PH02 – Notification of Residents
 Stormwater drains will be protected from spillage by sediment control devices such as sandbags being placed
around them
 Waterproof clothing and rubber boots will be provided for personnel required to work in wet areas or conditions.
 Upstream maintenance hole to be pumped out and completely discharged to downstream maintenance hole or
tanker.
 Plug removal method employed to avoid confined space entry where possible.
 Traffic control in place
 Sediment and Erosion control devices will be placed around stormwater drains, upslope of site to detour runoff
around the site and downslope to prevent sediment entering waterways
 Traffic control in place (Traffic control plan)
 All trenches will be back filled at the end of each shift
 Compaction shall be done and met Australian Standards
 Site cleared of debris and refuse
 Re-surfacing to original condition or appropriate trafficable surfacing.
 Sediment and Erosion control devices will be placed around stormwater drains, upslope of site to detour runoff
around the site and downslope to prevent sediment entering waterways
Prepare traffic management plan. Supply observer to assist Machine Operator Warning Signs

Work Method Statement ( Part 2 )
Personal Qualification and Experience :
Accreditation as a Water/Waste Water Constructor or key
personnel
Accreditations, approved by WorkCover and/or Sydney
Water (SWC)
Water/Waste Water Pipe laying,
Water/Waste Water access chamber construction
OHS&R Awareness (Green Card)
Confined Spaces training
Engineering Details / Certificates / WorkCover Approvals :
EPA Section 17D approval if required
Council approval for aboveground stormwater
All designs to comply with SWC/WorkCover requirements
WorkCover approval to commence work.
All designs to current Australian Standards.
Plant / Equipment : (Plant & equipment need to comply with WorkCover requirements)
Excavator, Trucks, Power Tools
Read & Signed by all Employees on Site :
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Personnel, Duties and responsibilities: Training required to complete Work :
Observing all relevant Acts and associated Legislation Drainers Certificates of SWC training Courses
Site Safety Relevant plant operating licenses.
Where applicable, nominated representative according to AS 2865 accreditation (or SWC CI 800 or GP001)
AS 2865 (Confined Spaces). Basic CPR and First Aid
Ensure safe work place Install Junction and Sidelines course.
Ensure PPE used WorkCover accreditation for equipment use.
Notify incidents and near misses
Ensure MSDS sheets available on site if applicable.
Site Induction
Codes of Practice, Legislation :
SWC E-guide, SWC Supplements, relevant Australian Standards
Current Plumbing & Drainage Codes WorkCover Guidelines.
SWC Minor Works (Waste Water) Manual
EPA requirements and legislation
OH&S Act, Regulations & Codes
CI 800/GP 001/AS 2865
Maintenance Checks : (According to WorkCover & Manufacturers requirements)
Machine maintenance log
Electrical Tools monthly inspection tests