The PVC Pipe and Conduits Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the main hazards and risks associated with the installation or laying of PVC pipes and conduits, either above ground or in trenches and excavations, including risks of falls and falling objects, the collapse or cave-in of excavations.
The SWMS provides details of the compliance with Standards required for the installation or laying of PVC pipes and conduits, and the safety precautions (including personal protective equipment requirements) to be observed when installing or laying PVC pipes and conduits.