Insurance Make-Safe / Emergency Repair SWMS
Safe work method statement for emergency plumbing make-safe works following storm, flood, or fire damage including entry into potentially structurally compromised buildings and hazardous material controls.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Emergency plumbing make-safe works following storm, flood or fire events involve entering potentially compromised structures to isolate services, contain water damage and stabilise sites for insurers. WHS Regulation 2025 requires documented risk controls before entry, given exposure to structural collapse, contaminated water and hazardous materials.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Crush injury or fatality from falling debris
Respiratory disease and biological infection
Electrocution from energised submerged circuits
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Obtain structural engineer or fire service clearance before entry; conduct visual integrity assessment.
- 2Confirm electrical isolation at main switch via licensed electrician; test before touch.
- 3Wear P2 respirator, waterproof PPE and gloves; assume asbestos presence in pre-1990 buildings.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Damaged buildings likely contain disturbed asbestos materials
Emergency isolation and make-safe of damaged plumbing services
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS customisable to job address and crew
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT)
- ✓Hazard register covering structural, biological, asbestos and electrical risks
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation evidence
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2025 Chapter 8 — Asbestos
- WHS Regulation 2025 Part 4.1 — Hazardous chemicals and PPE