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Low Voltage Electrical Repairs and Installations

SWMS · SWMS-10091

  • 20 job steps
  • Version 10

This Low Voltage Electrical Repairs and Installations Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls of general low voltage electrical repairs and maintenance, and of replacing and repairing appliances and equipment. Low voltage is the range between 50 VAC and 1000 VAC, or 120 V ripple-free DC and 1500 VDC.

It covers 20 job steps, from planning, client consultation and arriving on site to setting up the work area, working with tools, hazardous substances, ladders, asbestos drilling and ceiling spaces, isolating power, working near energised installations, general repairs, testing and commissioning, completion and emergency response.

It suits electricians, electrical contractors and businesses doing low voltage electrical work.

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Low Voltage Electrical Repairs and Installations

SWMSVersion 10
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
Phone #
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Signature
—
Date
—
Contact phone #
—
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 Plant
  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous Lineschemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised Electricalenergised electrical installations or services
  • Work in a ceiling space (W.A. Only)

Planning and preparation

Planning/Preparation

  • 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

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility

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

      Electrocution

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • All workers who work on or near electrical mains and apparatus must be trained and appropriately qualified with correct licence endorsements for the task

      • During the previous 12 months (where it is relevant to the work), all workers must have demonstrated competence in approved procedures for release, rescue and resuscitation:

        • Requirements of the Electrical Safety Rules

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Atmospheric hazard - poor air quality/ chemical exposures

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Ensure a Confined Space Entry Permit is issued, as required, if work involves a Confined Space. If work involves an identified Confined Space, a separate, dedicated ‘Confined Spaces SWMS’ is required in conjunction with this SWMS.

      • Note: A confined space is as an enclosed or partially enclosed space that is likely to be a risk to health and safety because of:

        • An atmosphere that does not have a safe oxygen level, or

        • Contaminants, including airborne gases, vapours and dust that may cause injury from fire or explosion, or

        • Harmful concentrations of any airborne contaminants

      • Examples of confined spaces involved with installing insulation batts might include ceilings or wall cavities when these examples meet the definition of a confined space

      • Ensure a confined space entry permit issued for each confined space entry.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Out-of-hours / night work - Fatigue

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Allow adequate meal breaks for workers

      • Do not schedule full double shifts for workers as worker fatigue increases the risk of incidents

      • Commercial premises:

        • Additional Security personnel on-site to ensure no unauthorised access by the general public while work is being performed

        • Workers have access to:

          • Suitable amenities (toilets/wash facilities/drinking water)

          • Sufficient lighting including parking areas

          • Air conditioning and heating

          • Mechanical ventilation if required

          • Emergency exits lit and unblocked

          • Safe area for parking/unloading equipment – protected from the rain.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Working alone - Emergency

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Avoid people working alone, use a buddy system to provide immediate support

      • Have a reliable communication system in place and test regularly

      • All workers trained in communication protocol:

        • Mobile phones are to be kept on the worker at all times and switched on

        • Lone workers must call the supervisor upon arrival and departure, and regular call-ins made

        • Call-in times must be agreed with relevant worker and supervisor and based on the risk level expected at the site

        • Supervisor must have address details, expected arrival/departure & visit duration times

        • Supervisors have details of the worker’s vehicle (registration, colour make, model)

        • Workers only attend the site as directed by supervisor

        • Code words established to indicate if the worker is in a threatening situation

        • Emergency procedures in place if call-ins not followed, or communication lost with the worker.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

19 more job steps, from Client consultation & code of conduct to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

20 job steps

  1. PlanningConfirm worker competence and plan for confined spaces, fatigue and working alone
  2. Client consultation & code of conductConsult the client and protect their property
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
  4. Obtain supply authority certificatesConfirm the work complies with AS/NZS 3000 and plans are on site
  5. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site's conditions on arrival
  6. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and electrical and gas safety measures
  7. EnvironmentManage noise, waste, chemicals and vehicle movement
  8. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  9. Manual tasksLift and move materials safely
  10. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and hand tools safely
  11. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse hazardous substances as the SDS directs
  12. Working at height on laddersSet up and use ladders safely, away from power lines and services
  13. Working with asbestos - drilling asbestosDrill asbestos material with gel and the right RPE
  14. Working in ceiling spaces or subfloor spaceEnter ceiling and subfloor spaces safely
  15. Isolate powerIsolate, lock out and test circuits before work
  16. Working on or near Energised Electrical Installations or ServicesSet up controls for work near energised installations
  17. General repairs & installationsInspect, cut cables and install fittings safely
  18. Test & commissionTest and commission the installation
  19. On completionRemove barricades, check fittings and secure equipment
  20. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies and report incidents

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