Backflow Prevention Device Installation and Testing Template (SWMS)

✅ Product Description: Backflow Prevention Device Installation and Testing SWMS

Protect drinking water. Control pressure. Test accurately. Stay compliant.

This SWMS for Backflow Prevention Device Installation and Testing is designed to manage the hazards associated with installing, replacing, commissioning, maintaining and testing testable backflow prevention devices on water services.

With a strong focus on cross-connection control, water contamination, stored pressure, isolation, controlled discharge, calibrated testing and Queensland licensing requirements, this template provides clear controls for each stage of the work—helping plumbing businesses meet their WHS and plumbing obligations.

Suitable for licensed plumbers, backflow-endorsed plumbers, plumbing contractors, maintenance teams, supervisors and facility managers, this SWMS is practical, detailed and ready for immediate use.

✅ What This SWMS Covers

• Planning, permits and local-authority requirements
• Confirming hazard ratings and required protection
• Service locating, isolation, draining and depressurisation
• Removal and replacement of existing devices
• WaterMark-approved devices, fittings and installation orientation
• Manual handling and support of valves and assemblies
• Connecting calibrated backflow test equipment
• Stored-pressure, hose-release and discharge controls
• Preventing cross-contamination of test equipment and water services
• Commissioning and field testing procedures
• Failed-device isolation, repair and retesting
• Device identification, labelling and registration
• Test reports, asset records and next-test dates
• Public, traffic and occupant protection
• Emergency response for flooding, service strikes and contamination
• Inspection, reinstatement and handover

Includes a detailed task breakdown with initial and residual risk ratings, control measures and assigned responsibilities for practical site use.

✅ Compliance and Legislation

Aligned with relevant Queensland requirements and guidance, including:

• [Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011](https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2011-0240)
• [Work Health and Safety Act 2011](https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2011-018)
• [Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018](https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2018-017)
• [Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019](https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2019-0042/lh)
• [Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code](https://www.housing.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/19642/queensland-plumbing-wastewater-code.pdf)
• [NCC 2022 Volume Three—Plumbing Code of Australia](https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/system/files/ncc/ncc2022-volume-three-20230501b.pdf)
• [How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2021](https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/72634/how-to-manage-work-health-and-safety-risks-cop-2021.pdf)
• [Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice 2021](https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/72632/hazardous-manual-tasks-cop-2021.pdf)
• [QBCC Plumber and Drainer Endorsements—Backflow Prevention](https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/licences/apply-licence/available-licences/plumbing-drainage-licences/plumber-drainer-endorsements)

Also includes Queensland requirements for a plumbing licence and current backflow prevention endorsement, device registration, prescribed testing and reporting, and verification of applicable Australian Standards and local-government requirements.

✅ Key Features

• Strong focus on drinking-water protection and cross-connection control
• Covers installation, replacement, commissioning, testing and maintenance
• Includes Queensland licensing and backflow-endorsement requirements
• Addresses isolation, stored pressure, discharge and contamination risks
• Includes PPE, test equipment, calibration and competency requirements
• Covers device registration, reporting, failed-device control and handover
• Includes monitoring, authorisation, worker sign-off and revision sections
• Suitable for commercial, industrial, residential and facility-maintenance work

✅ Download Format

• Microsoft Word—editable for your business and job site

✅ Perfect For

• Licensed plumbers and plumbing contractors
• Backflow-endorsed plumbers
• Commercial and industrial maintenance providers
• Facility and property managers
• Councils and water-service stakeholders
• Builders and principal contractors
• Site supervisors, project managers and WHS officers