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Confined Spaces SWMS Templates

SWMS for work in confined spaces including tanks, vessels, sewers, underground chambers and any space with restricted access and egress.

Underground Confined Space Entry

Safe Work Method Statement for entry into underground confined spaces including pits, manholes, service chambers, underground tanks and below-ground vaults. Applicable where space has restricted entry/egress and may have a hazardous atmosphere.

4 tasks6 risks identified7 PPE items

Tank and Vessel Entry

Safe Work Method Statement for entry into tanks and vessels including atmospheric testing, isolation, and rescue procedures in compliance with the model WHS Regulations.

5 tasks9 risks identified7 PPE items

Sewer and Drainage Work

Safe Work Method Statement for entry into sewers, drainage structures, and wet wells, addressing biological hazards, toxic gases, and flooding risks in accordance with Australian WHS Regulations.

5 tasks8 risks identified8 PPE items

Pipe and Culvert Entry

Safe Work Method Statement for entry into pipes, culverts, and stormwater infrastructure for inspection, cleaning, and minor repair works, addressing atmospheric, flooding, and entrapment hazards.

5 tasks6 risks identified8 PPE items

Pit Entry and Work

Safe Work Method Statement for entry into electrical, telecommunications, or service pits and valve chambers, covering atmospheric hazards, falling objects, and electrical proximity risks.

5 tasks7 risks identified8 PPE items

Storage Tank Cleaning

Safe Work Method Statement for the internal cleaning of above-ground and below-ground storage tanks containing residual hydrocarbons, chemicals, or potable water, including degassing, sludge removal, and surface preparation.

5 tasks7 risks identified8 PPE items