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Solar Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10054

  • 17 job steps
  • Version 7

This Solar Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls for installing solar panels on a roof.

It covers 17 job steps, from a falls emergency rescue plan, arriving on site and setting up the work area to checking the weather, the environment, housekeeping and manual tasks, inverter and isolator installation, accessing the roof, installing mounting rails and panels, wiring panels, lead-acid battery installation, hand and power tools, hazardous chemicals, testing and commissioning, completion and emergency response.

It identifies the high-risk construction work involved, including work at height and with electrical systems, and sets out the controls for each hazard.

It suits solar installation contractors, electrical installers, renewable energy companies and site supervisors.

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Solar Installation

SWMSVersion 7
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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Responsible person's phone
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Responsible person's signature
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Date signed
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Principal Contractor (PC)
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PC Address
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PC phone
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Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job Site Address
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Part of a construction project
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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)

  • Asbestos
  • Gas MainsWork on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesWork on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalWork on or near energised electrical installations or services
  • FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

Working with a risk of a fall over 2 metres

The fall from height hierarchy of control level considered when establishing controls:

  • L1Work on the ground or solid construction, not chosen
  • L2Use a passive fall restraint system, e.g. guard rails, scaffolding, EWP, not chosen
  • L3Use a work positioning system, e.g. travel restraint, rope access, not chosen
  • L4Use a fall arrest system, e.g. safety harness, catch platforms, not chosen
  • L5Implement administrative controls, e.g. signage or instruction, not chosen

No level has been chosen yet.

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
  • Head Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Sun Protection
  • Safety Harness

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

    Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue Plan

    • Hazard

      Personal injury from fall

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Use of a trained Spotter:

        • Trained first aid providers must be available

        • A reliable means to contact emergency services.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto ensure the plan is in place

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

16 more job steps, from Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

17 job steps

  1. Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue PlanHave a falls rescue plan with a trained spotter, first aiders and a way to call emergency services.
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the supervisor and check the site for height, asbestos and service hazards.
  3. Work area set-upProtect edges and isolate the area below roof work.
  4. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and manage hot and cold conditions.
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, chemicals, run-off, vehicles and fauna.
  6. HousekeepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards.
  7. Manual tasksPlan lifts and use mechanical aids and team lifts.
  8. Inverter/ isolator installationWire the inverter and isolator with power isolated under LOTO.
  9. Accessing the roof using mobile scaffolding or extension ladderSet up and use mobile scaffolds and ladders to reach the roof.
  10. Installing mounting rails & panelsInstall rails and panels with fall protection and roof checks.
  11. Wiring panelsRun DC cabling, connect the panel strings and have the install inspected.
  12. Lead-acid bank battery installationInstall lead-acid batteries in a ventilated enclosure and handle electrolyte safely.
  13. Hand & power tool useInspect and use hand and power tools, including grinders.
  14. Hazardous chemical use, e.g. silicone, cleaning solutionsUse chemicals as the SDS directs.
  15. Test & commissionTest safety devices with suitable, accurate test equipment.
  16. On completionSecure the site, sign out and hand over to the client.
  17. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies and rescue a suspended worker.

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