Water Jetting & CCTV SWMS

Product Description

Water Jetting & CCTV SWMS is a professionally developed Safe Work Method Statement for Australian plumbing, drainage and civil maintenance contractors undertaking high-pressure water jetting and closed-circuit television (CCTV) pipeline inspections. Supplied in editable Microsoft Word format, this document helps businesses plan, communicate and document safe work procedures while supporting straightforward site-specific customisation before work begins.

Water jetting and CCTV inspections are widely used to locate blockages, assess pipe condition and restore the flow of sewer and stormwater systems. These activities involve high-pressure equipment, confined work areas, contaminated wastewater, manual handling and mobile plant positioning, requiring careful planning and practical risk management. This SWMS provides a structured framework covering the complete work sequence, from planning and site preparation through water jetting, CCTV inspections, equipment cleaning and environmental management.

Suitable for residential, commercial, industrial and civil infrastructure projects, this document assists contractors in implementing practical risk controls while maintaining consistent WHS documentation for drainage maintenance and underground pipeline inspection works.

Typical Applications

Suitable for projects involving:

• High-pressure water jetting.
• CCTV drain inspections.
• Sewer cleaning.
• Stormwater maintenance.
• Drain blockage removal.
• Pipeline inspections.
• Drainage maintenance.
• Plumbing maintenance.
• Civil infrastructure maintenance.

Work Activities Covered

Depending on the selected work method, the SWMS may include:

• Pre-start planning and equipment inspections.
• Site setup and exclusion zones.
• Positioning jetting vehicles and equipment.
• Water jetting operations.
• High-pressure hose management.
• CCTV camera inspections.
• Manual handling of CCTV equipment.
• Wastewater management.
• Equipment cleaning and decontamination.
• Site clean-up and waste disposal.

Hazards Addressed

This SWMS addresses hazards commonly associated with water jetting and CCTV operations, including:

• High-pressure water injection injuries.
• Hose entanglement and trip hazards.
• Whipping hoses.
• Manual handling injuries.
• Exposure to foul water and sewage.
• Biological contamination.
• Hearing loss.
• Environmental contamination.
• Slips, trips and falls.
• Crush and impact hazards during equipment setup.

Control Measures Included

The document assists businesses by documenting practical control measures such as:

• Completing pre-start planning and inspecting jetting and CCTV equipment before use.
• Displaying warning signage and establishing exclusion zones during jetting operations.
• Checking for ignition sources before commencing work where applicable.
• Using hose reels and hose restraints to minimise trip hazards and uncontrolled hose movement.
• Inserting jetting nozzles into pipelines before pressurising the system.
• Never directing high-pressure water towards workers, bystanders or animals.
• Wearing appropriate eye, face, hearing and hand protection throughout jetting activities.
• Applying safe manual handling techniques when operating CCTV equipment.
• Cleaning and decontaminating equipment before leaving site.
• Capturing contaminated wastewater and disposing of waste materials in accordance with applicable environmental requirements.

Plant & Equipment

Depending on the selected work method, plant and equipment may include:

• High-pressure water jet.
• CCTV monitoring equipment.
• High-pressure hoses.
• Hose reels.
• Drain safety plates.

Personal Protective Equipment

The documented activity references PPE including:

• Hard hat.
• High-visibility clothing.
• Safety boots.
• Safety glasses.
• Face shield.
• Gloves.
• Hearing protection.

Document Features

• Fully editable Microsoft Word format.
• Suitable for Australian plumbing, drainage and civil maintenance projects.
• Logical work sequence from planning through completion.
• Hazard identification and practical control measures.
• Worker responsibilities and competency requirements.
• Easy to customise for individual projects and site conditions.
• Suitable for integration into broader WHS management systems.

Who This SWMS Is For

Suitable for:

• Plumbing contractors.
• Drainage contractors.
• Civil maintenance contractors.
• Utility contractors.
• Sewer maintenance businesses.
• Principal contractors managing drainage maintenance works.

Australian WHS Requirements

Water jetting and CCTV inspection activities should be reviewed before work commences to ensure the SWMS reflects the planned work methods, equipment configuration, environmental controls and project-specific hazards. Additional controls may be required where contaminated wastewater, public access or specialised drainage infrastructure is involved.

Why Choose Tradies Compliance?

Tradies Compliance develops professionally written SWMS templates that are practical, easy to customise and suitable for Australian construction and maintenance businesses. Delivered in editable Microsoft Word format, our documents help streamline project preparation while supporting consistent WHS management for drainage maintenance, pipeline inspections and high-pressure water jetting activities.