Replace Boiling Water Unit Safe Work Method Statement

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Replace Boiling Water Unit Safe Work Method Statement

Replace Boiling Water Unit Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

Whether you need to get on site to start work, looking to create a safe work environment or pitching that next Government Tender, the Replace Boiling Water Unit Safe Work Method Statement is easy to customise, easy to use and easily integrates into your current Safety Management System (if you have one! If not, we need to talk, seriously. Don't take that sort of risk - we can help).

Look, we understand the challenges that many business owners face, let alone having to understand complicated safety documentation written in a language that nobody understands. That's why every Safe Work Method Statement Template is written in an easy to understand format, while at the same time being some of the highest quality in the industry. Our SWMS documents get you on site, save you loads of time and are easy to use. This way, you can get on with doing what you do best.


The Replace Boiling Water Unit Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the following Job Steps, including potential hazards, control measures and risk ratings:

  1. Planning and preparation
  2. Training and capabilities
  3. Assess onsite conditions
  4. Set up work area
  5. Temporary Traffic Control (TMP)
  6. Delivery of materials and equipment
  7. Identify type of hot water / boiling water unit
  8. Secure areas of access
  9. Set up equipment and isolate services
  10. Remove and replace unit
  11. Remove waste, old unit, clean up and reopen access to the area
  12. Environmental Waste Management Consideration
  13. Clean up area once work is complete
  14. On completion

The Replace Boiling Water Unit Safe Work Method Statement Includes


Risk Assessment Matrix | Hierarchy of Controls | PPE | Emergency Response

Your Replace Boiling Water Unit Safe Work Method Statement is ready to be used in three easy steps:

  1. Add your company logo and details to the SWMS Template.
  2. Identify site specific risks.
  3. Address any site specific risks and add them to your SWMS Template.

Now that your Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is ready for use, you can also make the SWMS document available as a training resource for activities such as WHS-OHS Toolbox Meeting Talks or Workplace Inductions.

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View a Safe Work Method Statement Example

See an example of a Safe Work Method Statement Template below. All our SWMS Template documents are comprehensive in nature, easy to use, and are a huge time saver. Our Safe Work Method Statement Templates are quick and easy to customise to your specific business or operation and are perfectly suited for every day use, for larger contracts and tenders right through to qualifying for contractor management platforms such as CM3.

What is a Safe Work Method Statement?

A SWMS is a document that outlines the high-risk construction work activities that will be performed at a workplace, the hazards that will be present as a result of these activities, and the controls that will be implemented to mitigate the risks.

A single SWMS can be utilised for numerous high-risk construction work activities, such as employing powered mobile plant, working at heights of more than 2 metres, and working near to a road that is used by traffic other than pedestrians.

A SWMS is an administrative control that is used to support higher-order controls, such as engineering controls, that are designed to remove or reduce hazards to health and safety.

A SWMS differs from other documentation such as a Job Safety Analysis or a Safe Operating Procedure in that it focuses on specific jobs or processes. A SWMS isn't meant to be a procedure; rather, it's a tool for supervisors and workers to check and monitor the workplace control measures. For high-risk work activities, a PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking)  must prepare a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) or check that one has been prepared before starting work. It is important to note that before any work process has started, a SWMS must be prepared.

A PCBU, on the other hand, also must manage health and safety hazards by eliminating or reducing them as much as possible. Before beginning any work on a project, the principal contractor must also obtain a copy of the SWMS.

What information does a Safe Work Method Statement need to contain?

A Safe Work Method Statement should identify high-risk work and any specify hazards related to high-risk construction work as well as any health and safety risks. The SWMS should describe the risk-control measures to be implemented, monitored, and reviewed and also should describe how the risk-control measures will be effective at reducing or eliminating the risk, and how they will be implemented, monitored, and reviewed.

A Safe Work Method Statement should be concise and focus on outlining the specific risks identified for the high-risk work to be performed, as well as the control measures to be implemented to ensure that the work is completed safely.

A long and overly complex Safe Work Method Statement which could be difficult to comprehend, implement and monitor or review may be confusing for workers to mentally digest and therefore is not ideal in helping to reduce or eliminate risks in the workplace. It is imperative that workers, and especially those who do not speak English, are able to understand the Safe Work Method Statement. Consider having pictures or diagrams added to the SWMS as a more effective way of presenting information contained within the SWMS.

The SWMS should also contain other regulatory requirements to protect health and safety of all personnel, such as controlling noise exposure and manual job risks. Also, keep in mind that evidence of a completed risk assessment may be required by the regulator or for auditing reasons if the Safe Work Method Statement is based on a workplace-specific risk assessment.

Who's Responsible for creating the Safe Work Method Statement?

In collaboration with workers who will be directly engaged in the activity, the person responsible for carrying out the work is usually best equipped to prepare the SWMS document. In most cases, this means that a Safe Work Method Statement is created by the builder for his or her employees, or by the subcontractor for their employees.

To establish who is in the best position to prepare the Safe Work Method Statement, the principle contractor, builder, and/or subcontractors should decide who will take responsibility for the SWMS.

It's also a requirement that all managers, contractors, supervisors, and workers be involved in the creation of a Safe Work Method Statement. Workers must be consulted so that they understand the SWMS in depth and what they must do to establish and maintain risks and implement control measures to manage the risk. Sharing information and utilising workers' knowledge and experience may also aid in ensuring that the task is completed in accordance with the SWMS.

If your workplace has a Health and Safety Representative, they should also be contacted while creating a Safe Work Method Statement.

What does the principal contractor's responsibility entail?

Before beginning work, a principal contractor must take all reasonable steps to obtain a SWMS from any contractor performing high-risk work. If no SWMS exists, the principal contractor must arrange for one to be created, for example by the contractor or subcontractor.

A general contractor should establish plans to ensure that high-risk work is carried out safely and in compliance with the Safe Work Method Statement. This can be done by keeping an eye on how the SWMS is being implemented on the ground.

The principal contractors' WHS management plan must also include detailed arrangements for collecting, assessing, monitoring, and reviewing the SWMS, according to the WHS Regulations.

How to Write a Safe Work Method Statement 

If you're looking to write your own Replace Boiling Water Unit Safe Work Method Statement, the first step is to create the document as a Safe Work Method Statement Template. This way, you can use the same SWMS Template and then adjust the document for each different replace boiling water unit project as needed, making sure that your Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMSTemplate addresses any site specific risks.

The fastest and most cost effective solution would be to purchase a Bluesafe Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS Template. However, if you decide to take the route of writing your own replace boiling water unit SWMS.

There are some fundamental requirements and information which you may want to consider adding to your Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS such as:

  • Details of the person(s) responsible for making sure implementation, monitoring and compliance of the Replace Boiling Water UnitSWMS as well as any reviews and modifications.
  • Any information detailing safety meetings or toolbox talks in relation to replace boiling water unit work, scheduled in accordance with legislative requirements to first identify any site hazards where the replace boiling water unit work is being conducted, secondly, communicate the risks and hazards and then take steps to eliminate or control each hazard in relation to the replace boiling water unit work being done.
  • Any changes added to the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS after an incident or a near miss. 

Note: The Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS must be kept and be available for inspection at least until the replace boiling water unit work is completed. Where the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS is revised, all versions of the SWMS Template should be kept. If a notifiable incident occurs in relation to the Replace Boiling Water Unit Safe Work Method Statement, the ReplaceBoiling Water Unit SWMS must be kept for a minimum of two years from the date of the incident.

Your Replace Boiling Water Unit Safe Work Method Statement Template should list any high risk construction work, such as: 

  • Does the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS involve a risk of a person falling more than 2 meters?
  • Is the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS carried out on or near pressurised gas mains or piping?
  • Is the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS carried out on a telecommunication tower?
  • Is the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS carried out on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines?
  • Does the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS involve demolition of an element of a structure that is load-bearing?
  • Is the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS carried out on or near energised electrical installations or services?
  • Does the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS involve demolition of an element related to the physical integrity of a structure?
  • Is the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS carried out in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere?
  • Does the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS involve, or is likely to involve, disturbing asbestos?
  • Does the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS involve tilt-up or precast concrete?
  • Does the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS involve structural alteration or repair that requires temporary support to prevent collapse?
  • Is the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS carried out on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor?
  • Is the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS carried out in or near a confined space?
  • Is the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS carried out in an area of a workplace where there is any movement of powered mobile plant?
  • Is the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS carried out in/near a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5m or tunnel involving use of explosives?
  • Is the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS carried out in areas with artificial extremes of temperature?
  • Is the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS carried out in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning?
  • Does the replace boiling water unit work outlined in the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS involve diving work?

Your Replace Boiling Water Unit Safe Work Method Statement should also identify any high-risk machinery or equipment in operation near the work site, such as:

Your Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS should also list any Personal Protective Equipment such as:

  • Foot Protection - Boots or closed in shoes
  • Hand Protection - Gloves
  • Head Protection - Hard hat or helmet
  • Hearing Protection - Ear plugs or ear muffs
  • Eye Protection - Safety glasses, goggles or face shields
  • Respiratory Protection - Face masks etc
  • Face Protection - Face shield, welding mask etc
  • High Visual Clothing
  • Protective Clothing - Overalls etc
  • Fall Protection - Safety harness, edge protection etc
  • Sun Protection - Sunscreen, hat etc
  • Hair and Jewellery Secured - Hair Net, etc 

The Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS must be reviewed continually to ensure it remains effective and relevant. The Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS must be reviewed (and revised if necessary) if relevant control measures in relation to replace boiling water unit work are revised. The review process should be carried out in consultation with workers (including contractors and subcontractors) who may be affected by the Replace BoilingWater Unit and their health and safety representatives who represented that work group at the workplace. 

When the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS has been revised, the person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure: 

  1. All persons involved in the replace boiling water unit work are advised that a revision has been made and how they can access the revised Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS;
  2. Persons who will need to change a work procedure or system as a result of the review are advised of the changes in a way that will enable them to implement their duties consistently with the revised Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS; and,
  3. Workers that will be involved in the replace boiling water unit work are provided with the relevant information and instruction that will assist them to understand and implement the revised Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS.

When preparing your Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS, here are some topics you might want to also include to ensure you have covered as many risks and hazards as possible.

Planning and Preparation When Working With and Around Replace Boiling Water Unit 

When writing your Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS, establish any policies, procedures and systems for working with Replace Boiling Water Unit in consultation with the Principal Contractor and workers while being sure to establish:

  • Health and Safety guidelines for replace boiling water unit work
  • Emergency plans and evacuation procedures for the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS
  • Worker inductions for Replace Boiling Water Unit
  • Toolbox talks (safety meetings) added to the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS
  • Outline details of supervision of the site and workers on the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS
  • Check all workers qualifications, permits and competencies for Replace Boiling Water Unit operations
  • Ensure the Replace Boiling Water Unit and any related equipment is functioning correctly
  • Hazard reporting procedures in place and added to the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS
  • Incident reporting procedures in place and added to the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS
  • Exclusion zones when conducting replace boiling water unit work
  • Risk Assessment for TASK completed and noted on the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS
  • Electrical NO GO ZONES identified, discussed and documented.

Assessment of Site Conditions

Thoroughly assess the work site/area conditions when working with replace boiling water unit and ensure that:

  1. A risk assessment of the replace boiling water unit work is conducted
  2. Suitable access and adequate space to conduct replace boiling water unit work safely
  3. Consult with all stakeholders on potential hazards and risks when conducting replace boiling water unit work
  4. Consultation with all relevant workers and personnel for Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS details
  5. If conducting Replace Boiling Water Unit at night, ensure there is adequate lighting
  6. Check that the work environment is suitable for replace boiling water unit work

Replace Boiling Water Unit Training and Worker Qualifications

ensure all workers have the appropriate licenses in conducting Replace Boiling Water Unit as well as any qualifications that may be required for various replace boiling water unit projects before starting work. If White Cards are required, retain copies of all cards, licenses and qualifications of personnel.

All personnel must:

  1. Be trained and/or have received instructions on the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS including all safety and emergency procedures.
  2. Be qualified, knowledgeable and competent in Replace Boiling Water Unit operations and replace boiling water unit work as well as all delegated tasks/responsibilities
  3. Be fully aware and understand the scope of work in relation to the Replace Boiling Water Unit SWMS

Below are some examples of some Control Measures to be implemented when creating your own Replace Boiling Water Unit Safe Work Method Statement Template:

  • All personnel involved must be inducted.
  • All personnel are trained and qualified to carry out the task
  • Appropriate contract specific inductions have been undertaken
  • First aid kit present suitable for the site
  • Check the Asbestos Register (if applicable)
  • Minimum of two competent personnel tp be present when working at heights 
  • Complete job start with consulting all workers 
  • Complete plant pre start checklist (if applicable) 
  • Develop working at heights rescue plan (if applicable) 
  • Advise Client prior to commencing work, on arrival sign maintenance logbook.
  • Arrange to access work area via Client or their representative.
  • Liaise with Client as to the safest means for vehicles to enter the Client grounds not at peak movement times,
  • Site person to walk/direct all vehicles through site
  • Clearly define work area and secure area using doors in area or provide barricades and signs
  • Ensure correct PPE is worn as identified on SWMS and JOBSTART.
  • Secure all tools and equipment at all times when not in use.
  • Site person to walk/direct all vehicles through work site.
  • Ensure replacement unit will facilitate existing demands and controls
  • Ensure signage is in place and if necessary, barricade the area off
  • Prior to disconnection of existing unit
  • Ensure the access to and from the area is free from obstacles
  • Ensure electricity supply to the unit is turned off
  • Ensure the gas supply to the unit is turned off
  • Ensure hot and cold water services to and from the unit are turned off.
  • Only a qualified electrician can disconnect and reconnect electricity supply to a unit.
  • Difficult access and awkward equipment will require mechanical or two man team lifts. Manual handling principles should be considered
  • Wear appropriate PPE for the task
  • Ensure all flammable material is removed from the work area before   commencing hot works and ensure a fire extinguisher is available
  • Test completed works to ensure system is sound and turn services on
  • Difficult access and awkward equipment will require mechanical or two man team lifts. Manual handling principles should be considered
  • Remove all waste, reinstate surfaces and thoroughly clean the area, prior to removing signs / barricades
  • Ensure all contaminated waste is removed in appropriately sealed receptacles (where applicable) Ensure all construction or demolition waste is removed from site and recycled or disposed of at an EPA approved facility- Waste Disposal Dockets to be kept on file.
  • Ensure all tools and equipment are stored away correctly
  • Be aware of surroundings slippery, uneven surfaces.
  • Wear appropriate PPE.
  • Use recycling where appropriate; dispose of waste in line with EPA, Council and clients’ requirements.
  • Remove barricades and signs.
  • Liaise with client as to the safest means for vehicles to leave the site not at peak movement times,
  • Site person to walk/direct all vehicles through the site
  • Sign off and notify client that site is being vacated

National: View the Model Codes of Practice for Excavation Work on Safe Work Australia's website here.
Victoria: Victoria's Code of Practice for Excavation Work may be viewed on Work Safe Victoria's website here.