Electric Vehicle Battery Charging

SWMS · SWMS-10348

6 job steps
Version 5
Transport & Warehousing
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This Electric Vehicle Battery Charging Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the safety steps, potential hazards and controls for managing the risks of repairing, servicing and charging electric vehicle batteries.

It covers 6 job steps: planning, training, battery storage, repair, maintenance, servicing and charging, battery disposal, and emergency response.

It includes controls for fire and explosion, hazardous chemicals including sulphuric acid, electric shock, spills and manual handling, and for high-risk construction work involving mobile plant and hazardous atmospheres.

It suits electric vehicle service technicians, workplace safety officers and construction project managers.

Electric Vehicle Battery Charging

SWMSVersion 5

Company doing the work: [Company]
Business contact: —
Phone #: —
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work): —
Responsible person's phone: —
Responsible person's signature: —
Date signed: —

Principal Contractor (PC): [Principal contractor]
PC Address: —
PC phone: [PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC: —
Job Site Address: [Site address]
Part of a construction project: —

Site Management Plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

Mobile PlantMobile plant movement
Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

Planning and preparation

Planning

Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures
Establish supervisory and communication arrangements
Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. (specify the hold points)

Training and licences

All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card
Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.
Trained First Aider on site
All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs
Attend all site inductions/briefings
Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)
Only carry out work related to the contract
Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitoring and review

All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences
SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident
If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit
People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP
Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS
The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS
SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review
Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident
Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Foot Protection
High Visibility
Eye Protection
Hand Protection

Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Long and loose hair must be tied back.

Job steps, hazards and controls

Work activity
Planning
- Hazard
  Fire/ explosion; Hazardous chemicals – including sulphuric acid, lead; Hazardous atmosphere
  Before controls4 Acute
  Controls
  - Repair/charging area. Ensure:
    The area has caution signs
    Well ventilated (provide explosion-proof mechanical ventilation if required)
    Protected from direct sunlight
    Not located near flammable storages or other hazardous chemicals
    Spill containment system in place
    Adequate fire protection provided
    Emergency shower and eyewash provided
    No ignition sources within 6m; all electrical installations should be rated explosion-proof
    Equipped with overhead hoists, conveyors or cranes for handling batteries
    A clear pathway for Battery/Forklift travels from the storage/unloading area to the charging area.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Supervisor
- Hazard
  Contact with electricity
  Before controls4 Acute
  Controls
  - Plant and equipment. Ensure:
    All manufacturer’s /supplier’s instructions and user manuals are available
    Electrical equipment installed by qualified electricians where necessary
    Portable electrical equipment is connected, protection by an appropriate residual current device (RCD)
    Seek the advice of a competent person for appropriate inspection and testing intervals of equipment
    Clearly marking walkways and charging area.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

Work activity
Training
Train and license workers who handle and charge batteries
Work activity
Battery storage
Store batteries away from ignition sources and follow the SDS
Work activity
Repair, maintenance, servicing & charging of electric vehicle batteries
Control plant movement, acid, charging, spills and handling when servicing batteries
Work activity
Battery disposal
Dispose of and recycle batteries without incinerating them
Work activity
Emergency response
Call 000, follow emergency procedures and give first aid

Permits

Plant and equipment

Hazardous substances

Supervisory arrangements

SWMS Sign-off

This SWMS developed in consultation and cooperation with workers and relevant organisation representatives. I have read the above SWMS, and I understand its contents. I confirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certification, to conduct the task as described. I agree to comply with safety requirements within this SWMS, including risk control measures, safe work instructions, and PPE described.

Worker’s name	Job role / positione.g. supervisor, worker, trainee	Licences, competencies & qualificationsType / descriptionClassNumber	Date	Signature
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)

Hierarchy of controls

Risk matrix

Step 1: Determine likelihood

Step 2: Determine consequence

Step 3: Determine the risk score

Likelihood ↑	InsignificantNo effect, or so minor that the effect is acceptable	MinorMinor first aid treatment, minimal business disruption, minimal environmental effect	ModerateSerious injuries, medium business interruption, medium environmental impact	MajorExtensive injuries or fatality, significant business interruption, environmental harm, prosecution	CatastrophicMultiple permanent disabilities or fatalities, business failure, substantial environmental harm, prosecution or imprisonment
	Consequence →
Almost certainExpected in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
LikelyWill probably occur in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
PossibleCould possibly occur at some time	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
UnlikelyUnlikely but possible	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
RareHighly unlikely to occur	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High

1 LowRecord and monitor. Proceed with work, and review the risks regularly.
2 ModerateMaintain control measures. Be cautious when working, and monitor and review regularly.
3 HighReview before commencing work. Introduce new controls or maintain high-level controls to lower the risk level, and monitor the controls frequently.
4 AcuteDo not proceed until the risk level is reduced. Immediately introduce high-level controls, and re-assess before proceeding.

Step 4: Record risk

5 more job steps, from Training to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

6 job steps

PlanningSet up the repair and charging area and its electrical equipment
TrainingTrain and license workers who handle and charge batteries
Battery storageStore batteries away from ignition sources and follow the SDS
Repair, maintenance, servicing & charging of electric vehicle batteriesControl plant movement, acid, charging, spills and handling when servicing batteries
Battery disposalDispose of and recycle batteries without incinerating them
Emergency responseCall 000, follow emergency procedures and give first aid

Electric Vehicle Battery Charging

Site Management Plan

High-risk construction work