BPC Licensed · 40+ Years · Kew East Based
OH&S Melbourne:
Is Your Drain Contractor Working Safely?
OH&S Melbourne on every job: BPC Licensed · $20 Million Public Liability · 40+ Years · Call 0413 522 220
Need to know how drainage work is done safely on your site?
Yes, workplace health & safety on every drainage job is explained below, including how the work is carried out safely on site.
Call 0413 522 220 and talk it through. You get the options and an honest opinion.
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OH&S
OH&S Melbourne: Drain Solutions works to Victoria's Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act 2004, and all our staff are trained in our OH&S policies, so the job is safe for you and for us.
Workplace Health & Safety
Drain Solutions understands the importance of Workplace Health & Safety management in the workplace.
We encourage all employees to assist in ensuring an accident and incident-free work environment.
All employees are trained in our OH&S management policies. All staff are fully informed of their specific responsibilities through this training.
Our staff are versed in the use of our Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS). All staff hold Construction Induction Cards.
- Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
- Hold $20 million Public Liability cover
- Hold current WorkSafe Certificates of Currency
- Regularly maintain all plant & equipment
- BPC Plumbing Licensed
- All electrical equipment is tested and tagged
- Have relevant Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
- Use all relevant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Carry Safety Data Sheets
How do we plan a job and check the risks on site?
We use Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for the work. Every staff member is trained in our OH&S policies and their own responsibilities, and all staff hold Construction Induction Cards. Our Plant and Equipment Policy covers the machines we bring to site, electrical equipment is tested and tagged, and vehicles are plant hazard assessed and certified. Staff do first aid training every year.
We have ensured all staff hold a current Working With Children Check. In addition, our staff undertake First Aid Training annually.
Here at Drain Solutions, all electrical equipment is tested and tagged. Our equipment is maintained regularly. We use our Plant & Equipment Policy to ensure a safe environment.
In addition to our staff having access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), we ensure all PPE meets relevant Australian Standards. This helps ensure all work is completed safely and effectively.
Workplace Health & Safety is our #1 priority.
What safety laws does Drain Solutions work to?
We work to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and the OHS Regulations 2017, enforced by WorkSafe Victoria.
How do we work in confined spaces and near services?
Our staff are Confined Space Entry Certified. WorkSafe Victoria regulates confined spaces under Part 3.4 of the OHS Regulations 2017. For underground services, Drain Solutions is a CertLoc Certified Locating Organisation, BYDA registered, and a Telstra and Optus accredited locator.
How do we use PPE and Safety Data Sheets?
Our staff use personal protective equipment (PPE) that meets the relevant Australian Standards, and we carry Safety Data Sheets for the chemicals we use. A Safety Data Sheet explains what a product contains, how it can affect health and how to use and store it safely.
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Incident reporting
How do we report and review incidents?
An employer must notify WorkSafe immediately after a notifiable incident, such as a death or serious injury, and leave the site undisturbed until an inspector says otherwise.
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Certificates
How do we keep certificates current?
Drain Solutions holds $20 million public liability cover and BPC Licence No. 21741. Our qualifications include Telstra and Optus accreditation, NULCA training, Confined Space Entry, Rail Industry Worker, Working with Children, First Aid Level 2, and EWP and Working at Heights.
Need a safe drainage job in Melbourne?
Call 0413 522 220 or book online.
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FAQs
OH&S questions we are asked
Is Drain Solutions covered by public liability insurance?
Yes. Drain Solutions holds $20 million public liability cover. Builders, strata managers and facility managers can ask us about our insurance when they book. Call 0413 522 220.
What is a Safety Data Sheet and do you carry them?
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a document that tells you what a chemical product contains, how it can affect your health and how to use and store it safely. Drain Solutions carries Safety Data Sheets for the products we use. Under Victorian law, an employer must have an up-to-date sheet for each hazardous substance and let employees see it.
Can your staff work in confined spaces?
Yes. Our staff are Confined Space Entry Certified. A confined space is an enclosed space that is not designed for people to work in, where air or other hazards can make entry dangerous. Victoria regulates confined spaces under Part 3.4 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017.
What is workplace manslaughter in Victoria?
Workplace manslaughter is a criminal offence under section 39G of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, in force since 1 July 2020. It applies when a business, or an officer of a business, negligently breaches a safety duty and causes a person's death. It is one reason builders and facility managers ask about the safety systems of the businesses they hire.
What should I do if there is an incident on my site during a drain job?
Call 000 first if anyone is hurt or in danger. An employer must then notify WorkSafe Victoria immediately after a notifiable incident, such as a death or serious injury, and keep the site undisturbed until an inspector says otherwise. The site can be disturbed only to help a person who is hurt or to make it safe. Tell us straight away if an incident happens during our work.
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What We Offer
What does Drain Solutions do?
Drain Solutions is a specialist drainage and underground services company, not a general plumber. We find drain problems with CCTV cameras, clear them with high pressure jetting and fix damaged pipes, mostly without digging.
One visit can cover the whole job, handled with the same operator and the same equipment: the camera finds the cause, the jetter clears it, and if the pipe is damaged we reline or repair it in-house. Every job is different, and what the camera finds determines what comes next. We also locate underground services, detect water leaks, and test backflow prevention devices and thermostatic mixing valves. Any repair comes with a written quote before work starts. BPC Licence No. 21741. Based in Kew East, we work across Melbourne's inner and middle suburbs.
Blocked Drains & Sewers
Drain Solutions clears blocked drains, blocked toilets and sewers across Melbourne, from 40mm household pipes to 600mm industrial sewers.
Drain Relining
Permanent no-dig repair for cracked, broken and root-damaged pipes. Your garden and driveway stay intact.
CCTV Drain Inspections
Full colour CCTV cameras find blockages, cracks, root intrusion and pipe damage. Recorded footage on every inspection.
High Pressure Water Jetting
Clears sewer and stormwater pipes from 40mm to 600mm. Cuts through tree roots and flushes out grease, silt and debris.
Drain Repairs
Stormwater and sewer pipe repairs for homes and businesses. The camera pinpoints the damage first, so any digging is targeted.
Underground Utility Locating
CertLoc Certified Locating Organisation (CLO), authorised for Telstra and Optus underground assets.
Water Leak Detection
Finds hidden underground water leaks without digging. A written report lets your plumber repair the exact spot.
Backflow Testing
BPC backflow prevention endorsement. Testing of RPZ valves and other devices, with a same-day compliance certificate.
Camera First, Then The Right Fix
Drain Solutions combines 40+ years of hands-on experience with CCTV cameras, high pressure jetting and no-dig relining. The camera finds the cause first, so the fix is matched to the problem. Every repair comes with a written quote before work starts. BPC Licence No. 21741. Call 0413 522 220.
- Blocked Drains95%
- CCTV Drain Camera Inspections88%
- Drain Relining85%
- Underground Utility Locating85%
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