Gas Water and Leak Detection Template (SWMS)

Gas, Water and Leak Detection SWMS – Safe Work Method Statement Template (WHS Compliant)

Make your gas, water and leak-detection work safer and your paperwork more robust with this editable Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for Gas, Water and Leak Detection operations.

Designed for service location, gas and water leak surveys, isolations, testing, excavation, repair and reinstatement work, this template covers everything from licensed roles and calibrated instruments to exclusion zones, atmosphere testing, pressure control, traffic interaction and emergency response. It is designed to support compliance with Australian WHS requirements and is easy to customise for each site, service and work method.

✔ Designed to support WHS compliance across all states and territories

✔ Step-by-step risk control measures included

✔ Covers common gas, water and leak-detection activities, hazards and site interfaces

✔ Built for licensed gas fitters, authorised water workers and leak-detection technicians

✅ Key Features:

Includes site-specific risk assessment, authorisation, monitoring and worker sign-off sections

Covers service locating and marking, detector checks, isolation and lockout, atmosphere and pressure testing, excavation, trench controls, reporting and authorised handover

Addresses gas release, fire, explosion, over-pressure, service strikes, contaminated water, trench collapse, traffic, public access and manual-handling risks

Includes PPE, equipment, competency, high-risk-work prompts and a jurisdiction-specific legislation verification table

✅ Download Format:

Microsoft Word (editable format for your job site)

PDF version (locked for issuing to clients or contractors)

✅ Perfect For:

Licensed gas fitters and gas-service contractors

Authorised water workers, pipe crews and maintenance contractors

Gas and water leak-detection technicians and service locators

Site supervisors, PCBUs, safety advisers and complianc