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WORK METHOD STATEMENT
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DOCUMENT NO: S812.0201 ACTIVITY : Polyethylene Pipe Butt Welding (PPW) REVIEW NO: DATE:
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POLYETHYLENE PIPE BUTT WELDING SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT Part 1
Company Details
Company Name: ABN:
Contact Name, Position and Phone number:
Address:
Project details
Project: Area:
J ob Address:
J ob Description:
Activity: Polyethylene Pipe Butt Welding (PPW)
Relevant workers must be consulted in the development, approval and communication of this
SWMS
SWMS Approved by: Page 1 of 12
Name: (Include names of workers
who were consulted in relation to
this SWMS)
Signature: J ob Title: Date:
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Personnel responsible for monitoring and managing activity:
Overall Risk Rating After
Controls
4 Acute 3 High
2 Moderate 1 Low
ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN TASK MUST HAVE THIS SWMS COMMUNICATED TO THEM PRIOR TO WORK COMMENCING

Regular inspections and observations will be conducted by ______________to ensure SWMS is being complied with.
Daily Tool Box Talks will be undertaken to identify, control and communicate additional site hazards.
Work must cease immediately if incident or near miss occurs. SWMS must be amended in consultation with relevant persons.
Amendments must be approved by ______________ and communicated to all affected workers before work resumes.
SWMS must be made available for inspection or review as required by WHS legislation.
Record of SWMS must be kept as required by WHS legislation (until job is complete or for 2 years if involved in a notifiable incident).
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DOCUMENT NO: S812.0201 ACTIVITY : Polyethylene Pipe Butt Welding (PPW) REVIEW NO: DATE:
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Personal Protective Equipment










Day Operations:
Safety footwear, hearing protection, high visibility shirt or vest, hard hat.

Provide UV sun protection where required, (broad brimmed hat, UV rated clothing, SPF 30+sunscreen, tinted safety glasses with adequate UV protection).

Night Operations:
As above but with a safety vest or shirt suitable for night work (i.e. Rated D/N with reflective strips).

Ensure all PPE meets relevant Australian Standards. Inspect, and replace PPE as needed.


Foot
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Head
Protection
Eye
Protection
Hand
Protection
Protective
Clothing
Breathing
Protection

Safety Notes
The quality of PPW is important as join failure can lead to major leaks with potentially catastrophic outcomes (water, gas etc). Care must be taken to ensure safety of
persons conducting PPW as they are often required to enter confined spaces and work in trenches.

Main hazards include:
- trench failure
- heating plate burns
- pressurised fluid escape
- gas leaks, fire/explosion
- soil contamination
- electric shock/electrocution
- atmospheric contamination (confined spaces)

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DOCUMENT NO: S812.0201 ACTIVITY : Polyethylene Pipe Butt Welding (PPW) REVIEW NO: DATE:
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Task Breakdown
Possible Safety or
Environmental Hazards
RB Control Measures to Reduce risk RA
Responsible
Officer
NOTE: RB =Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA =Risk Rating after controls are implemented.
Planning (work
environment)
Personal Injury:
- crushing
- exposure to
atmospheric
contaminants
- exposure to chemicals
- fire/explosion

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4A Inspect intended work area. Check:
- Soil reports (contamination)
- Intersecting/old services/utilities

If Trench required. Check:
- previous excavations in area
- moisture content of soil
- water table
- faults
- possibility of flooding

If Confined Space entry required. Check Permit system in
place

Ensure:
- weather protection provided (such as tent) if required
- adequate lighting
- adequate communication systems (especially for
remote locations)
- location is signed and barricaded
- traffic management plan in place
- Safety Data Sheets are available (for cleaning
chemicals)

Develop and implement specific SWMS, as required:
- trench operations
- confined space entry
- tag out/lock out



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DOCUMENT NO: S812.0201 ACTIVITY : Polyethylene Pipe Butt Welding (PPW) REVIEW NO: DATE:
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Task Breakdown
Possible Safety or
Environmental Hazards
RB Control Measures to Reduce risk RA
Responsible
Officer
NOTE: RB =Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA =Risk Rating after controls are implemented.
Planning (Materials and
Equipment)
Personal Injury:
- crushing
- exposure to
atmospheric
contaminants
- exposure to chemicals
- fire/explosion

Public Injury:
- gas leaks
- fire/explosion

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4A Follow manufacturers instructions to determine:
- times
- pressures
- temperatures
For each diameter of pipe.

Develop specific methodology. Include type of butt welding
machine (manual, semi or fully automated) and ensure
machine is appropriate for diameter of pipe.

Seek approval from competent person (such as an Engineer).

Note: Test welds should be carried out using same pipe
diameter, methodology, equipment and operator before
work begins.

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Personnel Personal Injury:
- crushing
- exposure to
atmospheric
contaminants
- exposure to chemicals
- fire/explosion

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4A All persons using Polyethylene Pipe Welding (PPW)
equipment must have attended an accredited training course
and hold current accreditation.

All operators should read and understand manufacturers
instruction.

Training should include (where relevant)
- trenching
- confined spaces
- emergency/rescue procedures


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DOCUMENT NO: S812.0201 ACTIVITY : Polyethylene Pipe Butt Welding (PPW) REVIEW NO: DATE:
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Signature: Date:

Task Breakdown
Possible Safety or
Environmental Hazards
RB Control Measures to Reduce risk RA
Responsible
Officer
NOTE: RB =Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA =Risk Rating after controls are implemented.
Preparation/Set-up Personal Injury:
- crushing
- fire/explosion
- electric shock
- high pressure fluid
- laceration

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3H Inspect equipment. Check:
- Butt welding machine positioned on stable, flat ground.
- Butt welding machine is not placed in water or wet conditions
- Electric cord is undamaged and within test timeframe (check
test tag)
- Heating plate is clean and free of defects
- End facing blades are undamaged and sharpened/replaced
where required.
- Pressure gauges, valves etc are present and in worker order
- No fluid leaks/pressure drops
- PPE is supplied/worn
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Operation Personal Injury:
- crushing
- exposure to
atmospheric
contaminants
- exposure to chemicals
- fire/explosion

Public Injury:
- gas leaks
- fire/explosion

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4A Follow agreed/approved methodology.

Ensure pipe ends are clean, dry and free of foreign materials.
Follow safety precautions in Safety Data Sheet for any
cleaning chemicals used.
Place pipe ends into machine and clamp to secure

Shave (face) pipe ends ensure smooth, notch free ends with
acceptable gap size. Do not touch pipe ends.

Note: Never attempt to remove shavings while facer is running.
Disconnect power from the facer, and remove the facer blades
before attempting any maintenance or adjustment

Ensure correct pipe alignment. Keep body parts clear of
hydraulic jaws check alignment with straight edge (level)
not fingers.
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