SWMS and safety docs for plumbers and gasfitters
Do plumbers and gasfitters need a SWMS?
Usually, yes. Trenches deeper than 1.5 metres, work on or near pressurised gas piping, roof plumbing with a fall of more than 2 metres, and work in pits or tanks that count as confined spaces are all high risk construction work that needs a SWMS before it starts.
High risk work that comes up for plumbers and gasfitters
These are the high risk construction work categories plumbers and gasfitters run into most. If a job includes any of them, a SWMS is needed before the work starts.
| High risk construction work | Where it comes up |
|---|---|
| Trenches or shafts deeper than 1.5 metres, or tunnels Work that is carried out in or near a shaft or trench with an excavated depth greater than 1.5 metres, or a tunnel. | Sewer, stormwater and water main trenches. |
| Pressurised gas mains or piping Work that is carried out on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping. | Gas fitting on or near pressurised gas distribution piping. |
| Falls of more than 2 metres Work that involves a risk of a person falling more than 2 metres. | Roof plumbing, gutters, downpipes and flashings. |
| Confined spaces Work that is carried out in or near a confined space. | Some pits, tanks and chambers, depending on how they are entered and ventilated. |
| Disturbing asbestos Work that involves, or is likely to involve, the disturbance of asbestos. | Old asbestos cement pipes and fibro you have to cut through. |
What we would put in your Trade Pack
The Trade Pack is 5 SWMS covering the jobs you do most: $299 Ready to Go, or $795 Fully Custom, including GST. For plumbers and gasfitters, these five are a common starting point. Swap any of them for the work you do most.
- Trenching and excavation
- Gas fitting on or near pressurised piping
- Roof plumbing and gutters
- Entering pits, tanks and chambers
- Hot work: brazing and soldering
Other docs plumbers and gasfitters ask for
- SOPs for job setup, hot water installs and handover
- An induction pack for apprentices
- A WHS Starter Kit with incident forms
Worth knowing
Not every pit or tank is a confined space in the legal sense. If you tell us what you go into, we write the SWMS to match it.
Prices
| Doc | Ready to Go | Fully Custom |
|---|---|---|
| Single SWMS: One high risk task or job | $79 | $195 |
| Trade Pack: 5 SWMS covering the jobs you do most | $299 | $795 |
| WHS Starter Kit: Safety policy, risk register, incident forms, toolbox talk template | $299 | $895 |
| Single SOP: One process, step by step | $59 | $95 |
| SOP Manual: Up to 10 SOPs: quoting, onboarding, equipment checks and more | $449 | $995 |
| Induction Pack: Induction checklist, sign-off sheet and site rules | $59 | $195 |
| Staff Handbook: Policies, expectations and the way you do things | $359 | $495 |
| Safety Checklist Pack: Site inspection, vehicle and plant pre-start and end-of-day pack-up checklists | $49 | $195 |
| Onsite Safety Audit: We look at how the work is done, check it against your paperwork and give you a written list of what to fix | Not offered | $495 |
Prices include GST.
Other trades
Builders and carpenters, Electricians, Painters, Landscapers, Roofers, Concreters, Cleaning businesses