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Electrical Work SWMS Templates

SWMS for work on or adjacent to energised electrical installations, including new installations, switchboard work, solar PV and underground cable.

  1. 01

    General Electrical Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for general electrical installation work including wiring, fitting of electrical equipment, connection to switchboards and testing. Work to be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 and state electrical safety legislation.

    4 steps7 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW
  2. 02

    Switchboard Work

    Safe Work Method Statement for installation, maintenance, testing, and fault-finding on low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) switchboards in commercial, industrial, and residential settings by licensed electricians.

    5 steps7 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW
  3. 03

    Solar PV Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for the installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems including roof access, module handling, mounting rail installation, inverter installation, and DC/AC electrical connections.

    5 steps7 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  4. 04

    Underground Cable Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for the installation of underground electrical cables including trenching, conduit installation, cable pulling, joint and termination works, and reinstatement for low voltage and high voltage systems.

    5 steps8 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  5. 05

    EV Charger Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment including Level 2 AC chargers and DC fast chargers in residential, commercial, and public car park settings.

    5 steps7 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW
  6. 06

    Data and Communications Cabling

    Safe Work Method Statement for the installation of structured data cabling, fibre optic, coaxial, and communications cabling in commercial and residential buildings, including cable pathways, patch panels, and rack installation.

    5 steps8 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  7. 07

    Home Battery Storage Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for installing residential battery energy storage systems (BESS), including wall or floor mounting of battery modules, DC and AC connection to hybrid or battery inverters, and commissioning, in line with AS/NZS 5139 and AS/NZS 3000.

    6 steps14 hazards rated5 PPE itemsHRCW
  8. 08

    Test and Tagging

    Safe Work Method Statement for in-service inspection and testing of portable electrical equipment, leads and RCDs on construction sites and workplaces, including visual inspection, electrical testing, tagging and removal of faulty equipment.

    5 steps11 hazards rated5 PPE items
  9. 09

    Lighting Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for installing and replacing light fittings, downlights, LED battens, high-bay lights and exterior lighting in residential, commercial and warehouse buildings, including work in ceiling spaces and from ladders, scaffolds and EWPs.

    5 steps13 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW
  10. 10

    Temporary Construction Power

    Safe Work Method Statement for installing, maintaining and removing temporary electrical supply on building sites, including builder's poles, site switchboards, distribution boards, lead management and RCD protection to AS/NZS 3012.

    6 steps13 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW
  11. 11

    Electrical Fault Finding and Live Testing

    Safe Work Method Statement for testing and fault finding on low voltage electrical installations where conductors may be energised, including voltage, current and loop impedance measurements, tracing nuisance tripping and locating faults on circuits and equipment.

    5 steps11 hazards rated5 PPE itemsHRCW
  12. 12

    Smoke Alarm Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for installing, replacing and interconnecting hardwired and 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms in houses, units and rental properties, including ceiling space work and ladder use.

    5 steps12 hazards rated5 PPE items
  13. 13

    Work Near Overhead Powerlines

    Safe Work Method Statement for construction work, plant operation and deliveries near overhead powerlines, including approach distance planning, network operator notification, spotters, and emergency response to line contact.

    5 steps9 hazards rated4 PPE itemsHRCW
  14. 14

    Electrical Rough-In and Fit-Off

    Safe Work Method Statement for residential electrical rough-in and fit-off on new homes, extensions and renovations, covering roof space and wall cavity cabling, switchboard work, fitting off accessories, testing and connection to supply.

    6 steps15 hazards rated9 PPE itemsHRCW
  15. 15

    CCTV and Security System Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for installing CCTV cameras, alarm panels, sensors, intercoms and access control on homes and commercial buildings, covering ladder and EWP work on eaves and walls, roof space cabling, drilling through masonry and power connection.

    6 steps13 hazards rated9 PPE itemsHRCW
  16. 16

    Private Power Pole Installation

    Safe Work Method Statement for installing or replacing a private (consumer) power pole on a property, covering service location, digging the pole hole, standing and setting the pole, fitting the service bracket and consumer mains, and coordinating disconnection and connection with the network operator.

    6 steps14 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW
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