Workplace health and safety have developed a range of approved safe work method statements for the performance of high-risk activities and other work tasks associated with the undertaking of drainage, sewerage and stormwater works.

Click on the links below to take you to prepared work method statements.

Tasks Backfilling of trench Benching, battering and shoring Installation/jointing of precast pipes Installation/jointing of PVC pipes Testing and commissioning

Plant Backhoe Drott Excavator Skid steer loader Concrete pump Related Concreting services Excavation works Steel reinforcement Other General issues Motor vehicle Site establishment

Tools Angle grinder Circular saw Cordless drill Drop saw Electric drill Electrical extension lead Jackhammer Rotary hammer drill Other tools Compressor Pneumatic jackhammer ** Page link error: Page with code SWMS_Tools_Petrol_Quickcut_Saw does not exist **

Safe work method statements are emailed to you in a ready to use or print pdf format, and can be implemented with ease by employers at construction workplaces.

• Work method statements are individualised to contain your organisations name, date of issue and date when document is to be reviewed.

• Consult with employees as to the content of the safe work method statement, and the means by which the task is to be performed.

• Have employees read the safe work method statement, sign and date the sign off form for the task or activity.

• Submit a copy of the signed safe work method statement, sign off registers completed by employees and any copies of the additional hazards, risks and controls form, and approval and change management form where applicable.

If you find that we don't have the safe work method statement you require, don't hesitate to contact us and we will be only to happy to prepare it for you.

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