Drain relining SWMS, drafted for your job
Drain relining brings resin, pressurised liners and curing equipment to pipe openings where sewage flow and drain gases can change during the job. Tell us the job and site conditions so your SWMS reflects the work; check the draft with the crew before starting.
A$39per job
However many high-risk activities it covers.
- However many high-risk activities it covers.
- 3 for A$99
- 10 for A$249
- Yearly A$129 for 120
- Monthly A$60 for 10
You review it on site before work starts.
Your Business
Safe Work Method Statement
Version 1
Draft
Drain relining
Site Your site address
Law Your state
High-risk construction work
- Work in or near a confined space
- Work where the air may be contaminated or flammable
Job steps, hazards and controls
| 1 | Inspect drain and plan bypass | Unknown pipe condition and sewage flow | High | Use CCTV and confirm flow isolation before liner setup |
| 2 | Clean and prepare the drain | Contaminated jet spray | High | Use remote jetting and contain spray at drain access points |
| 3 | Prepare resin and liner | Resin contact and vapours | High | Contain wet-out work and ventilate the preparation area |
| 4 | Insert liner or packer | Pressure release at pipe mouth | High | Restrain equipment and clear the insertion line |
| 5 | Cure and monitor repair | Heat or exposed UV source | High | Guard curing equipment and monitor the planned cycle |
Illustrative first page. Yours carries your business name only.
What you get
What your drain relining SWMS will contain
An A4 document your crew can read on site, a PDF for the builder and a sign-on register.
- Job and site detailsYour business, the site, the principal contractor, the dates.
- High-risk construction workThe categories your job involves, ticked.
- Step-by-step methodEach step with its hazards, risk rating and controls.
- How controls are checkedWho puts each control in place, monitors and reviews it.
- PPE, plant and permitsEquipment and training the job needs.
- Emergency planAssembly point, first aid, nearest hospital to confirm on site.
- Consultation and reviewWho was consulted, when it is reviewed.
- Sign-on registerYour crew signs by QR or on paper.
High-risk construction work
Categories this task often involves
You tick the ones your job involves. Each ticked category gets its own steps and controls, in your state's wording.
- Work in or near a confined space
- Work where the air may be contaminated or flammable
State notes
Rules depend on your state
Pick your state when you start. Your state's regulator publishes the rules and guidance for this work.
Hazards and controls
What goes wrong on a drain relining job, and how the SWMS controls it
These rows are written for this task. Your draft adds the ones your site and method need.
- 1
Sewage flow entering the drain relining work area
High- Isolate or bypass incoming flows and verify the bypass route before opening the drain
- Monitor flow changes and stop work if the bypass cannot control incoming water
- 2
Resin splashes and vapours while wetting drain liners
High- Choose lower hazard resin systems where suitable and use a contained preparation area
- Ventilate and wear gloves and eye protection selected for the resin
- 3
Pressurised liner or packer releasing from the drain mouth
High- Use restrained insertion equipment and connections suited to the lining system
- Keep people out of the opening line and depressurise before adjustments
- 4
Harmful drain gases at open pipe and pit access
High- Use remote cameras and tools with workers outside the drain
- Assess and monitor the atmosphere at openings and keep ignition sources clear
- 5
Burns from hot water or steam during liner curing
High- Guard hot hoses and contain the curing return flow
- Let the system cool and release pressure before disconnecting curing lines
- 6
UV exposure from uncovered drain liner curing equipment
High- Use enclosed curing equipment with its shields and interlocks in place
- Keep lamps off during setup and retrieval and isolate before opening covers
- 7
Sewage spray and water jet injuries preparing drains for relining
High- Use remote jetting equipment with barriers around open drain access
- Stop the jet and release pressure before retrieving nozzles; provide handwashing before breaks
How the job usually runs
- 1Inspect drain and plan bypassUnknown pipe condition and sewage flow → Use CCTV and confirm flow isolation before liner setup
- 2Clean and prepare the drainContaminated jet spray → Use remote jetting and contain spray at drain access points
- 3Prepare resin and linerResin contact and vapours → Contain wet-out work and ventilate the preparation area
- 4Insert liner or packerPressure release at pipe mouth → Restrain equipment and clear the insertion line
- 5Cure and monitor repairHeat or exposed UV source → Guard curing equipment and monitor the planned cycle
- 6Release and inspect liningStored pressure and residual sewage → Cool, depressurise and inspect by camera before restoring flow
PPE for this job
- Waterproof safety boots
- Chemical-resistant gloves
- Splash goggles
- Protective coveralls
- Selected respiratory protection
Your draft lists the PPE your site and method need.
After you finalise
Brief your crew and send it to your builder
Crew signs by QR
Send to my builder
PDF and register
Builder sent it back?
Make their changes and re-issue the same job free. Workers re-sign the new version.
Questions
Drain relining SWMS questions
- Last reviewed
- 21 October 2026
- How
- Hazard rows checked against the task; no legal line is stated unless it is logged from primary text.
- Next review
- Every six months, or when the method or rules change
Does it cover liners cured with hot water or UV?
Yes. State the lining system and curing equipment. The draft covers hot hoses and return water for thermal curing, or shielding and controlled lamp operation for UV curing.
Does drain relining include getting into a pit?
This scope uses cameras and lining equipment from outside. The draft covers gas assessment at openings and keeping workers out; describe any proposed entry separately so access and rescue can be assessed.
How much does a drain relining SWMS cost?
One job uses 1 SWMS when you finalise: A$39 for one, however many high-risk activities it covers. AI drafting needs a SWMS pack or plan. Packs and Yearly cost less per SWMS.
Is this a template?
No. You describe the job and the site, and the SWMS is drafted for them. You edit anything, then finalise it.
Who checks the SWMS?
You do, with your crew, on site before work starts. The draft gives you a strong starting point; the person running the work makes sure it matches the site.
My builder sent it back. What now?
Open it, make the changes they asked for and re-issue it. Corrections to the same job are free.
How does my crew sign it?
Show the QR code on your phone or print the A4 sign-on sheet. Workers read and sign on their own phones without an account.
Does it work in my state?
Yes. You choose the state before drafting, and the document names the law that applies there. Victoria uses its OHS Regulations.
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